Director of Residential

Position: Director of Residential Life
Location: Stow

Position:
Director of Residential LifeLocation: Stow, Massachusetts, Masters Academy International
Start Date: July 1, 2026

Masters Academy InternationalMasters Academy International (MAI) is New England's only school that intentionally integrates professional-level athletics with top-tier academics to prepare future leaders who excel in sport, scholarship, and life. For many of our students, MAI is not simply a school; it is home.

Our residential program is central to our mission. Boarding at MAI must reflect the same standard of excellence that defines our academic and athletic programs-structured, nurturing, disciplined, joyful, and deeply aligned with our values. Students who live on campus entrust us with their safety, well-being, and development during these formative years. That trust demands leadership of the highest caliber.

About the RoleMAI seeks a Director of Residential Life to lead and oversee a world-class residential program that promotes safety, well-being, belonging, and character formation. This leader serves as the senior steward of student life outside the classroom, ensuring that boarding is caring, structured, and supportive within a high-performing environment. The Director is responsible for the holistic care of boarding students-academic, physical, social, and emotional-while ensuring compliance with safeguarding and boarding standards.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, this leader helps shape institutional strategy and aligns residential life with MAI's values and long-term vision. This role requires stamina, sound judgment, emotional intelligence, and executive presence. The ideal candidate is highly visible, relational, culturally adept, and experienced in leading complex residential communities.

What You Will DoThe Director of Residential Life provides strategic and hands-on leadership for MAI's boarding program, ensuring an exceptional residential experience grounded in safety, well-being, belonging, and character development. This leader oversees the holistic care of boarding students-academic, physical, social, and emotional-while maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding, compliance, and operational excellence. Responsible for residential culture, staffing, programming, and facilities, the Director cultivates a structured, nurturing, and high-performing community aligned with MAI's values.

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director partners closely with academic, athletic, health, and operational leaders to deliver integrated student support and advance the school's strategic priorities. Serving as a visible and trusted presence for students and families, the Director ensures that boarding at MAI is not only well-managed, but truly transformative.

Who You AreThe ideal candidate is deeply aligned with MAI's values and committed to student well-being and character formation. You bring warmth, authority, and presence-earning respect while remaining approachable and empathetic. An experienced residential leader, you understand the complexities of a fully boarding environment and demonstrate exceptional communication and conflict-resolution skills. Calm and decisive in times of crisis, you exercise sound judgment and unwavering integrity.

You are culturally adept and experienced in working with diverse, international families. Highly organized and operationally strong, you manage complex logistics with efficiency and care. Above all, you are visible, engaged, and energized by the rhythms and relationships of residential school life.

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Compensation and BenefitsThe salary range is $100,000. Benefits for eligible roles include medical, life insurance, a 401(k) savings plan, and more.

Diversity, Inclusion, and SafeguardingWe are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our organization. We strive to build a culture in which every colleague feels that they belong, are trusted, and are valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and strongly encourage those from underrepresented groups to apply.

How to Apply:Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: 31st March 2026

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.