Resident Dean

Job Title: Resident Dean

Location: Marquette Catholic High School International Program – Michigan City, Indiana

Job Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Director of Admission (Start Date – August 1, 2025)

Position Summary:

Marquette Catholic High School is seeking a committed, dynamic, and student-centered individual to serve as a Resident Dean. This leadership role is vital in fostering a positive and structured residential life environment that aligns with the school’s Catholic mission to foster academic excellence, moral integrity, and spiritual growth. The Resident Dean is responsible for supervising, caring for, and mentoring residential students, enforcing residential life policies, and promoting a safe, supportive, and respectful community.

Key Responsibilities:

· Provide direct supervision, care, support, and leadership to residential students, including oversight of evening and some weekend activities.

· Enforce and uphold school and dormitory rules, expectations, and disciplinary policies fairly and consistently.

· Act as a liaison between residential students, faculty, staff, and administration to ensure strong communication and coordination.

· Serve as a role model, mentor, and trusted adult presence for residential students.

· Coordinate and participate in dormitory meetings, student check-ins, and residential programming.

· Maintain accurate student records including attendance, incident reports, and behavioral documentation.

· Collaborate with other staff to organize student activities, events, and community-building initiatives.

· Support the physical, emotional, and academic well-being of students in the residence hall.

· Be available for on-call responsibilities on a rotating basis, including nights and weekends.

· Respond promptly and effectively to emergencies, conflicts, and safety concerns in the dormitory.

· Participate in staff development programs and contribute to continuous improvement of the residential life program.

· Serve as the property manager for the residential facility.

Qualifications:

· Previous experience in residential life, student affairs, education, or youth development strongly preferred.

· Strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills with a nurturing demeanor.

· Demonstrated ability to work with adolescents from diverse backgrounds.

· Ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and emotional intelligence.

· Commitment to the values and mission of Catholic education.

· Must possess a valid driver’s license and pass a thorough background check.

Additional Information:

· This is a live-in position; the Resident Dean is provided with private on-campus quarters.

· Meals during the school year are provided,

· Position is Monday-Friday and must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays if necessary.

Compensation:

Competitive salary, health benefits, paid time off, room/board, and a retirement plan.

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter and resume with three professional references and three personal references to jquinlan@marquette-hs.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call

Ability to Commute:

• Michigan City, IN 46360 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Michigan City, IN 46360: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35,000 - $45,000