Villa Assistant Rector (Rome, Italy) (Staff)

Job Description

The Assistant Rector serves in the University of Notre Dame Rome Living Learning Community and lives side by side with the students residing at the “Villa”. The Assistant Rector reports to the Rector, assists in general administration of residential life, supports initiatives at the Gateway, and works to ensure a healthy, safe, and vibrant learning community. The exact responsibilities of the Assistant Rector will vary; however, each Assistant Rector is called to be a professional, minister, educator, and administrator.

The Role May Include But Is Not Limited To:

Professional

The Assistant Rector is a representative of the University and may be required to:

• Attend weekly Villa staff meetings, one-on-one supervisory meetings, and ND Rome staff meetings, as required
• Participate in professional development/hall staff trainings
• Share in duty rotation with residential staff, communicating any planned travels outside of Rome to the Rector, in advance, to ensure continuity of coverage
• Participate in on-call rotation while programs are in session, including breaks and national holidays
  
  

Minister

The Assistant Rector Is a Role Model In All Aspects Of Their Life, Including Living An Integrated Spiritual Life. Activities May Include:

• Being a visible presence outside of duty hours to help build relationships and a sense of community among residents and non-residents (e.g. students living outside of the Villa)
• Assisting in the coordination of liturgies/Mass, prayer services, and programs designed to enhance spiritual life
  
  

Educator

Learning happens outside the classroom and Assistant Rectors aid in this process by:

• Facilitating the successful integration/assimilation of each student within the Italian culture and city of Rome
• Challenging disruptive behavior by enforcing all University policies as outlined in the University student handbook, duLac, as well as policies specific to the Residential Living Learning Community
• Modeling and living by the University’s policies
• Implementing community-oriented events and activities in close collaboration with fellow rectors and/or the ND Rome staff
  
  

Administrator

Completing Paperwork And Collaborating With Colleagues And Partners By:

• Assisting in the planning and execution of new student on-boarding/welcome week activities
• Assisting in the coordination and implementation of the weekly meal plan
• Submitting work orders for repairs and maintenance requests to the Rome Facility Manager
• Documenting incidents, such as disruptive behavior, in a timely manner
• Assisting with housing processes, such as check-in, check-out, room picks, etc.
  
  

Preferred Start Date: May 15th, 2025

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• At least 1 year of experience in a related field such as pastoral ministry, education, student personnel or counseling
• Advanced proficiency in English and Italian
• Experience living in Rome
• Ability to legally work and live in Italy at the time of application
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of the structure, mission, and values of institutions of Catholic higher education
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in higher education with faculty, staff and students
• Knowledge of student life issues
• Effective interpersonal skills, including a willingness to create a welcoming environment for all people
• Ability to design and implement educational programming 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, including Word, Excel, Gmail Suite) and ability to learn new systems
  
  

Special Instructions to Applicants

Benefits:

• Single occupancy accommodation on-site (with shared bathroom)
• Three dinners/week while classes are in session (if applicable)
• University provided cell-phone and data plan
• Free access and use of laundry facilities
• Wi-Fi connection
  
  

Department Rome Villa (57243)

Department Website

Family / Sub-Family No Eprism / Intl _No Eprism

Career Stream/Level Other

FLSA Status S1 - FT Exempt