What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Residential Life position at North Yarmouth Academy?
Director of Residential Life
North Yarmouth Academy seeks an energetic and dynamic Director of Residential Life to lead
and further develop the Academy’s new boarding program, beginning July 1, 2025. This is a full-
time, benefits-eligible position with on-campus housing provided.
NYA has a long history of welcoming domestic and international students through its homestay
program. To support and expand this program, NYA has acquired an apartment and commercial
building adjacent to campus. This newly renovated facility will include four faculty apartments
for dorm parents and residential space for 45 students. Additionally, the commercial space will
be transformed into a vibrant student dining and recreational commons. The facility will open
with 15-20 students in the fall of 2025, reaching its full capacity of 45 students by the fall of
2026.
The Director will play a key leadership role in establishing a student-centered residential life
experience. This position requires excellent organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills,
with a focus on creating a dynamic and supportive residential community. The ideal candidate
will have at least a bachelor’s degree and five years of leadership experience in residential life at
an independent boarding school. Additional experience working in independent school
admissions is a plus.
Responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing the residential life program, including scheduling study halls, dorm coverage,
- Supervising and supporting residential life staff.
- Managing the residential life budget in collaboration with NYA’s CFO.
- Assisting the Head of School with faculty housing assignments.
- Developing and implementing residential life policies and procedures, working closely
disciplinary matters.
- Serving as a liaison between boarding and homestay students’ families.
- Providing support to the Office of Admission as an Admission Associate and assisting
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and list of 3-5 references to careers@nya.org.
Include Director of Residential Life in the subject field.
North Yarmouth Academy is an independent, college preparatory, coeducational school serving
toddlers through postgraduates. Located in Yarmouth, Maine, NYA is just 10 miles from Portland
and under two hours from Boston. Since 1814, NYA has been dedicated to fostering integrity,
character, and intellectual growth in its students.
For more information about NYA, please visit our website at www.nya.org.
