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Rector

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Position Information

Position Information

Job Title Rector
Job Description
The Rector serves as the primary pastoral leader for one of 32 single-sex undergraduate halls. The Rector has the unique responsibility to foster Christian community within a residence hall, inspired and informed by Notre Dame’s Catholic, Holy Cross tradition.

This position is responsible for the well-being and development of residents, including members of Hall Staff, and assists students in the integration of their intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual formation.

The current Rector cohort includes women from religious orders, single lay women and men, and priests of the Congregation of Holy Cross. The Rector position is a live-in, full time position, which is 10 months. The position offers full-time benefits, including a retirement plan, a fully furnished apartment (available for 12 months), reserved parking spot, and a meal plan during the academic year.

The Rector position can be categorized into 4 main areas highlighted below:

PASTORAL LEADER:
- Practicing Catholic who serves as an active and visible witness to Catholic identity, mission and values
- Ensure opportunities for vibrant Catholic worship
- Provide pastoral care and counseling by reaching out to students in need and all first year students.
- Mediate conflict resolution among residents and with parents
- Employ crisis management with students of concern
- Implement discipline consistent with University standards

CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR:
- Participate in meetings for supervision and professional development
- Recruit, train, coach, mentor and develop residential staff
- Serve in a duty rotation of three Head Staff members per hall
- Partner with campus departments for a variety of processes and procedures
- Oversee finances and repair/maintenance of the residence hall

COMMUNITY BUILDER:
- Create opportunities to interact informally with residents with a “ministry of presence”
- Create opportunities to highlight and celebrate diversity
- Support development of signature events unique to each hall
- Design programming aimed at integrated development
- Collaborate with Priest and/or Faculty in Residence on hall programming

UNIVERSITY RESOURCE:
- Communicate information and make referrals for residents
- Collaborate with Student Affairs departments and critical
University partners
- Share information with the Deputy Title IX Coordinator
and CARE Team as needed
- Serve as a member of annual task groups or committees
- Acquire and enhance understanding of University resources
- Serve as a liaison for faculty, staff, and parents.

For more information, please visit rector.nd.edu.

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Minimum Qualifications
  • Master’s degree (in theology, education, counseling, or related field) or Bachelor’s degree with 20 years of experience
  • Ability to design, coordinate, implement and evaluate programs with and for students
  • Capacity to manage stress and maintain personal and emotional stability in a demanding work environment
  • Strong communication skills, both written and oral, with a facility for public speaking
  • Strong organizational skills, with a demonstrated attention to detail
  • Competent with technology (MS Office Suite and Google Suite) and ability to learn new systems
  • Experience in a related field such as pastoral ministry, education, student personnel or counseling
  • Understanding of the structure, mission, and values of institutions of Catholic higher education
  • Effective interpersonal skills, including an ability to create a welcoming environment for all people
Preferred Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in a related field such as pastoral ministry, education, student personnel or counseling
  • Supervisory experience, particularly training and coordinating volunteers
  • Knowledge of student life issues
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in higher education with faculty, staff and students


Special Instructions to Applicants



Department Residence Halls Staff (17025)
Department Website residentiallife.nd.edu
Family / Sub-Family Student Svcs / Housing/Res Life
Career Stream/Level EIC 3 Specialist
Department Hiring Pay Range $45,675/year plus room and board
Pay ID Semi-Monthly
FLSA Status S1 - FT Exempt
Job Category Administrator/Professional
Job Type Full-time
Schedule: Days of Week & Hours
This is an on-campus, live-in position with significant nights and weekends.
Schedule: Hours/Week
Schedule: # of months

Posting Detail Information

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and others that will enhance our community. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

Posting Detail Information

Job Posting Date (Campus) 04/23/2024
Job Posting Date (Public) 04/23/2024
Job Closing Date 05/27/2024
Posting Type Open To All Applicants
Posting Number S24896
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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have a Master's degree (completed by June 2024) and/or 20 years of professional experience?
    • Yes
    • No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents