University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK) is looking to hire a Director of Residential Life. The Director of Residence Life serves as an integral member of the Student Affairs team responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive program of services that support a positive living and learning experience for students living in the residence halls. Additionally, the Director will also support and execute the summer camps and conference program in conjunction with a third party conference administrator, Facilities, and the Marketing department’s leadership. The Director lives on campus and leads a team of Resident Assistants and coordinates the residential responsibilities of the Student Activities Coordinator to enhance the social, cultural and educational development of all residents.
The Director is provided with an on-campus apartment and a meal plan to provide high visibility and participation within the campus residential community while serving as an on-call staff member.
This position works closely with the Student Financial Aid Office, the Student Senate, the Business Office, the Learning Center, Athletics, Facilities Management, the Administrative Services Office, and the faculty in matters pertaining to resident students.
Based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant, the salary for this full time position is $42,643 plus a 10% employer contribution to the UMS retirement plan. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents. The UMS is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America’s Well Workplace Award and offers wellness programs.
Master’s degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education, Counseling, or related field by start date.
Experience in educational settings with some combination of the following: residence life, student life and programming.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must have excellent interpersonal, organizational and customer service skills. Must demonstrate and utilize a high level of creativity, innovation, and project management skills. Experience in higher education, residence life, and leadership develop programs preferred. Must understand the needs of contemporary college students and develop programs and services to meet these needs and positively impact retention efforts.
UMFK’s mission is to nurture and engage a diversity of learners and aspiring professionals through affordable, technologically-enhanced, and professionally-focused educational programs. The faculty, staff, and surrounding communities help students develop into engaged and productive citizens who appreciate the natural environment and cultural opportunities in the immediate area and across the globe.
Taught by full-time faculty, our average class size is 16 students to one faculty member. Our students come to us from throughout the United States as well as approximately 30 countries.
The great outdoor environment of the St. John Valley and forests of New England provide UMFK with abundant resources for learning and research, as well as easy access to the joys of outdoor sports and nature activities. The University and surrounding communities also play important roles in preserving, cultivating, and celebrating the Franco-American/Acadian culture in the St. John Valley and housing one of two Acadian Archives/Archives acadiennes in the nation. UMFK is the only institution in the United States located at the center of the French culture of northern Maine, eastern New Brunswick, ...and western Québec, offering opportunities for students to study and live in a bilingual region. The surrounding town of Fort Kent is a welcoming town of approximately 3,800 people who are active in various festivals, community gatherings, and civic work. UMFK is embedded near the center of town allowing easy access to amenities and the community at large.
UMFK ranks among the top tier of all northern colleges for the tenth consecutive year, according to the U.S. News & World Report 2021 rankings. For the past 15 years, UMFK has been repeatedly selected as one of the outstanding colleges and universities that The Princeton Review recommends to college applicants in its print and online editions.
