Description
Villanova Prep, a Catholic, co-ed college preparatory school located in beautiful Ojai, California, seeks an experienced Director of Resident Life starting in August 2025. Founded by the Augustinian Friars, Villanova Prep is accredited by the Western Catholic Education Association and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The school attracts highly-talented and highly-motivated students seeking a quality educational experience rooted in the Catholic Augustinian tradition. The Director of Resident Life is an administrative position responsible for all elements of the boarding program. The Director of Residential Life reflects in all interactions with students, parents, faculty, and staff that he or she is a dedicated professional who understands and supports the Mission of Villanova Preparatory School, to graduate mature young adults of diverse backgrounds by providing a challenging college preparatory curriculum in a Catholic environment that promotes the development of mind, heart and body within a residential program.
Requirements
The Director of Resident Life works to support students’ social, emotional, academic, and spiritual development. The position supervises and provides direction to a staff of Resident Assistants (RAs), works closely with other administrators and faculty, and communicates regularly with parents and guardians of resident students.
Reports to: Vice Principal
Duties and Responsibilities
Including, but not limited to:
Residential Life Program
- Develops, plans, and implements a top-notch Residential Life program.
- Oversees the planning and organization of resident trips, activities, service projects, and events.
- Manages communication with resident student families and/or educational agents/consultants with a polished, systematic approach.
- Utilizes best practices in student development to create a supportive residential and educational environment.
- Plans and coordinates resident student orientations.
- Schedules times for resident students to attend Mass and reflection sessions.
- Organizes weekly resident life meetings for RAs and other involved staff/faculty as warranted. Serves as a liaison with the dining services company to coordinate student meals and kitchen access for residential life staff.
Student Supervision and Support Responsibilities
- Ensures the security and safety of students and a healthy living environment.
- Knows and is available and accessible to all resident students.
- Models and encourages students to act in ways that are in keeping with the school’s Augustinian values.
- Coordinates medical and counseling support for resident students.
- Manages the intersection of the school’s academic, athletic, extracurricular, and boarding programs to ensure their complementary operations.
- Monitors resident student travel for holidays and breaks.
- Manages the student check-out system.
- Coordinates academic support for resident students in conjunction with the Counseling department.
Administrative Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervises members of the Resident Life staff.
- Organizes weekly staff meetings that focus on best practices for residential programs and provides continued opportunities for the growth and development of the Resident Life staff.
- Maintains departmental budget so there is no deficit.
- Participates in the selection, training, and evaluation of Resident Life staff.
- Serves as a member of the Administrative Council.
- Schedules Resident Life staff work hours to maintain appropriate supervision in the residential life program.
- Maintains regular communication with resident students and parents.
- Assists with the annual review and revision of the Resident Life Handbook.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics
- Knowledge of, and commitment to, the Catholic faith.
- Commitment to the Augustinian values of truth, unity, and love.
- Strong personal integrity and sound judgement.
- Ability to work in a collaborative administrative environment.
- Ability and willingness to live in a high school residential environment.
- Displays excellent interpersonal/human relations skills with a diverse body of constituents.
- Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Maintains confidentiality in dealings with students, parents and faculty.
- Displays flexibility and patience in dealing with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Ability to effectively mediate and resolve conflicts.
- Ability and willingness to drive students in school vehicles.
- Holds a Bachelor’s degree.
- Pass a Live Scan Background check and complete VIRTUS training.
The annual salary range for this position is $60,000 – $80,000 plus room and board. The starting salary is based upon, but not limited to, several factors that include type and years of experience, education level, and expertise.
VPS offers a full benefits package that includes fully-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees; employer contribution toward dependent insurance premiums long-term and short-term disability insurance; and a 403(b) retirement plan. Eligibility rules apply. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Ms. Julia Carrano at jcarrano@villanovaprep.org.
Wage Range
The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs.
Information/Application Contact
Villanova Preparatory School (Ojai)
12096 N. Ventura Ave.
Ojai, CA 93023
llopez@villanovaprep.org