Resident Directors

The Thea Bowman AHANA and Intercultural Center
(617) 552-3358
The Thea Bowman AHANA and Intercultural Center develops, implements, and coordinates programs designed to support the academic, social, cultural, and spiritual development of undergraduate AHANA (African-American, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American) students. Services include personal and group counseling, performance monitoring, advising, tutorial assistance, and mentoring.

The Student Affairs Business Service Center (SABSC)
617-552-1586
The Student Affairs Business Service Center (SABSC) process financial transactions for the Band Office, Career Center, Office of Graduate Student Life, Office of Health Promotions, Office of Residential Life, Office of Student Involvement, Office of the Dean of Students, Robsham Theater Arts Center, Women's Center, Thea Bowman AHANA and Intercultural Center, University Counseling Services, Graduate Student Association, and Student Organizations.

The Career Center
617-552-3430
The Career Center offers services to help students begin to build successful careers. Students may obtain guidance in choosing a major or career, gain career-related internship experience, and learn the latest job search techniques. Resources include the Internship Program, AHANA Career Services, the Recruiting Program, and the Alumni Career Network.

University Counseling Services 
617-552-3310
University Counseling Services addresses the mental health needs of the Boston College community by working with students in counseling or psychotherapy and by working with faculty and administrators on problem solving and policy decision making. Services include individual psychological counseling, group counseling, crisis intervention, referral, and consultation regarding concerns about others.

The Office of the Dean of Students
617-552-3470
The Office of the Dean of Students is dedicated to facilitating student development and learning in all facets of the undergraduate experience. Utilizing a comprehensive approach to community development that is informed by the Jesuit, Catholic values of Boston College, the office addresses a variety of issues including civility and respect, inclusion, disability, gender and sexuality, diversity, alcohol and substance abuse, and student conduct both on and off campus.

The Office of Graduate Student Life
617-552-1855
The Office of Graduate Student Life provides outreach to Boston College graduate students through a variety of programs, services, and advocacy efforts. The John Courtney Murray, S.J. Graduate Student Center (located across Beacon Street from McElroy Commons) provides a welcoming space for graduate students and offers many amenities and services.

The Office of Health Promotion 
617-552-9900
The Office of Health Promotion directs programs and services that foster the health and well-being of Boston College students and the campus community. The Office of Health Promotion provides information on a range of topics related to student health, including: stress management, alcohol and drug use, nutritional health, sexual health, bystander education, prevention of relationship violence, LGBTQ health issues and more.

University Health Services
617-552-3225
University Health Services provides confidential medical care and educational programs to safeguard the physical well-being and mental health of students. Professional staff include primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and specialty consultants. The Primary Care Center offers outpatient services by appointment and a 10-bed Inpatient Unit with 24-hour nursing care and evaluations during the academic year.

The Robsham Theater Arts Center 
617-552-4800
The Robsham Theater Arts Center consists of a main theater, large lobby, exhibit space, studio theater, green room, design studio, shops, dressing rooms, and administrative offices. The main theater is a traditional, proscenium-style house. The building also houses the Bonn Studio Theater, a "black box" flexible space used for dance, student-directed productions, and theater classes.

The Office of Student Involvement
617-552-3480
The Office of Student Involvement provides co-curricular opportunities for students that foster leadership development, self-exploration, social interaction, and student formation. The Office of Student Involvement works with students in a variety of capacities, however its primary focus targets four key areas: leadership development, student governance, event programming, and student organizations. Student Involvement advises over 150 student organizations, the Undergraduate Student Government, the Student Organization Funding Committee, the Emerging Leader Program, Campus Activities Board, Welcome Week, Senior Week, the Student Involvement Fair, Student Leadership Awards, O’Connell House student union, and Sub Turri yearbook.

The Women's Center (WC)
617-552-3489
The Women's Center (WC) is open to all students, faculty, and staff, and offers a comfortable atmosphere to seek information, find peer support, participate in programming, and meet new friends. The WRC was founded to support and encourage women in the full attainment of their personal, professional, spiritual, and educational goals. The WC sponspors many programs throughout the year with the goal of meeting a wide range of needs and interests at Boston College. 

Minimum Requirements:

• A Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel, Counseling, or related field is strongly preferred; Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1-3 years of progressively responsible experience working in a student affairs setting at the professional or graduate level.  Prior residence hall experience at the graduate or professional level is preferred.
• Comprehension and appreciation of the Jesuit values and mission, and the traditions and heritage of Boston College.
• Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Demonstrated understanding of student development theory.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

General Information and Application Process:

We hope you consider applying to work within our department.  Below are a few notes, as well as the general process and procedures for the RD position.

• We only accept applications through our Human Resources (HR) website www.bc.edu/hr.  If you have challenges uploading documents on the HR website please feel free to email reslifejobs@bc.edu with them.
• A typical process involves two screening interviews prior to being offered an on-campus visit.
• If offered an on-campus interview, they typically last the majority of the day.  We try to expose our candidates to a variety of people, including Residential Life Education and Operations staff, student leaders, campus partners, Human Resources, and other key stakeholders.  It is important to us that we get input from our community, but also that our candidates get a full and honest look at what working at Boston College and within Residential Life has to offer a new professional.
• All offers and negotiations are concluded through the Human Resources office.

If You Are Attending The Placement Exchange (TPE) 2020:

• A delegation from our office will be attending TPE in Austin,TX in 2020. If you would like more information, please click here.

If You Are Not Attending The Placement Exchange (TPE):

• If you are unable to attend TPE, we will be accepting applications on a rolling basis as we have openings. You may apply on our Human Resources website at bc.edu/hr (only when positions are available). 

The Resident Director (RD) position is a highly valued and well-respected position within the Boston College community.  Our staff have the opportunity to work closely with multiple departments, university faculty/staff, and touch on a wide range of experiences within the field of Higher Education.  It is an ideal place to begin your career because you get so much exposure to people and opportunities. 

Some of the tangible benefits we offer are listed below:

• Depending on experience level, most RD staff start with a salary around $45,000.
• Full meal plan of approximately $1,500 annually.
• Furnished apartment with in-unit washer/dryer, wifi, cable, and air conditioning.
• $850.00 annually in professional development funds.
• Full university staff benefits, including 401K matching, excellent health insurance, 100% tuition remission, etc.
• BJ's Wholesale Club Membership.
• Free Admission to Boston's Museum of Fine Arts.
• Eligible for a free FitBit through the University's "Walk Across Campus" Initiative.

Based on our professional staff curriculum, time and interest, and evaluation of performance, these are some of the other benefits you may have opportunities to be exposed to:

• Ability to serve on department, division, or university-wide committees and initiatives.
• Ability to present, both locally or at national conferences.
• Ability to teach a 1 credit course based on need and subject area.
• Ability to advise first year students.
• Attend retreats to enhance both personal and professional aspects of your life.
• Participate in service or immersion trips.
• Networking opportunities with others in the field of Higher Education around city of Boston and New England Region.

At this time Boston College does not allow live-in staff to have pets.

1. Learn RD role and responsibilities
   1. ResLife Processes and Procedures                            
   2. RD Role within context of Area, Department, and Division
2. Learn about BC student culture    
   1. Attend campus programs
   2. Get to know students and staff (RM, PM, GSA, PGA, Resource Officer)
3. Learn how to effectively supervise student staff, including Graduate Staff
   1. Effective 1:1s and staff meetings
   2. Giving and receiving feedback
   3. Holding staff accountable
4. Learn to support residents
   1. Firest year area: advising
   2. Increase knowledge of campus resources
   3. Develop an approach that encourages student information with residents
5. Complete Human Resources Diversity Modules
6. Participate in Res Life Committee
7. Considering attending one of the following
   1. NEACUHO
      1. New Professional Conference (fall)
      2. Drive-in (spring)
   2. Attend at least one professional development session through Employee Development (in addition to the Diversity Workshop)
   3. Begin to connect with offices, departments, and other stakeholders across campus

1. Buddy/Mentor and new RD
   1. Share spervisor and 1st year success ideas
   2. Assist first-year RDs navigate flow of the academic year, helping them become proactive in anticipating issues and busy times
2. Res Life Commmittee work
3. Campus involvement
   1. Collaborate with campus partners on initiatives and areas of interest (academic advising, retreats, student organization advising, affinity groups, etc.)
   2. Work with residents outside of RD role
4. Assesment
   1. Participate in an Assessment Project for your hall, or for the department
5. Attend professional development sessions outside of the Office of Residential Life
   1. Submit a presentation proposal at one of the follwoing
      1. NASPA Region I
      2. NEACUHO Drive-in
      3. Annual NEACUHO Conference
      4. New Professional Conference
   2. Submit article to be published in a student Affairs publication such as:
      1. NEACUHO Newsletter
      2. StudentAffairs.net
      3. ResidentAssistant.com
      4. The Talking Stick
      5. About Campus
   3. On Campus Personal Development Opportunities
      1. Attend a retreat (Halftime, 48 Hours, Kairos)
      2. Lead a service trip
      3. Advise a student organization on campus
      4. Register for an academic course of interest

1. Attend annual/National Conference (NASPA region 1, NASPA, ACPA, ACUHO-I, ASCA, NCORE, NACURH)
   1. You may need to cover the cost yourself for some conferences
2. Choose new/different campus involvement
3. Continue and increase involvement in departmental committee work
4. Contribute to other departmental initiatives and ideas, 4 options:
   1. Submit Presentation Proposal at an Annual/National Conference
   2. Publish an article in a Student Affairs Publication such as:
      1. NEACUHO Newsletter
      2. StudentAffairs.net
      3. ResidentAssistant.com
      4. The Talking Stick
      5. About Campus
   3. On Campus Personal Development Opportunities
      1. Attend a retreat (Halftime, 48 Hours, Kairos)
      2. Lead a service trip
      3. Be on a senior task force
      4. Advise a student organization on campus
      5. register for an academic course of interest
   4. Participate in a Divisional Committee
5. Preparing for Transition
   1. Begin reviewing job postings online to help you identify what type(s) of position(s) you would be interest in for your next step
   2. Conduct informational interviews with professionals in a position or department that aligns with your goals and future career aspirations
   3. Reach out to conduct mock interviews as your prepare to interview for your next position
   4. Begin reviewing documents that you could potentially use in your next position