Faculty Resident

Overview

The Residential Life and Housing team at Saint John’s University invites applications for a part-time position of Faculty Resident (FR). FRs are monks or laymen grounded in Benedictine values who are commissioned to provide pastoral outreach to resident students through teaching, mentorship, and life-skills coaching. FRs teach, mentor and coach students to develop and strengthen life skills promoted by the Saint John’s University residential curriculum.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 18 Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Tution Remission for Eligible Dependents
• Employer Contributions to a Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program with access to free or discounted counseling, legal guidance, financial coaching, and more

Join a committed team dedicated to safety, community, and service in a supportive and values-driven work environment.

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• Collaborate with SJU Residential Life and Housing on the selection, mentoring, and supervision of Resident Assistants (RAs), with an emphasis on instructing resident students about the goals and expectations of the residential curriculum
• Connect with each resident student for ongoing mentorship and assessment of goals and progress on personal and academic development as well as community engagement and responsibilities
• Maintain a visible and active presence in the residential community to foster meaningful relationships with residents, including responding to crises and emergencies at both the local and campus-wide levels
• Teach residents healthy coping mechanisms, self-advocacy skills, and effective help-seeking strategies to manage stress and achieve goals
• Teach and promote community-building skills through participation in activities and programming that support student development learning goals
• Support character development by teaching values consistent with the Benedictine tradition, particularly through the conduct process and adjudication of alleged policy violations
• Teach about, promote, and encourage the use of various campus resources and opportunities for personal, academic, social and spiritual growth
• Foster a healthy and respectful living environment by supporting community standards related to quiet hours, cleanliness, and the physical condition of the space
• Collaborate with the SJU Residential Life and Housing Office, including serving on committees and task forces, and consistently follow departmental policies and procedures
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, retreats, workshops, and campus events
• Provide regular central office support as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum qualifications:

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred
• Solid understanding of men’s development
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and motivate others
• Effective communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Willingness and ability to maintain a high level of competence and professionalism; discretion and confidentiality are expected at this level of responsibility
• Leadership development skills and ability to teach and model shared leadership
• Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends with on call responsibilities at local and campus wide levels
• Project a positive image aligned with the mission of SJU Residential Life and Student Development while living according to Catholic teaching and Benedictine values
• Computer proficiency in word processing, databases, and utilizing the internet
• Must be able to live on campus in the assigned community. As a Faculty Resident in an all-male residence hall, it is a bona fide requirement that the qualified candidate identifies as male
• Willingness to learn about and support the values of the Catholic and Benedictine tradition
• Must hold a valid US driver s license or obtain one prior to 1st day of employment due to participation in staff duty rotation

Preferred:

• Member of the Order of Saint Benedict
• Alumnus of the Benedictine Volunteer Corps of Saint John’s Abbey
• Alumnus of Saint John’s University…