While we are actively recruiting for the select role below, Patrick Henry College invites letters of interest from talented professionals who are aligned with our Statement of Faith and seek to serve students in a Christ-centered environment.
Even if there is not an open position for you at this time, we invite you to submit a cover letter, résumé, and a brief testimony of your Christian faith to jobs@phc.edu. We look forward to learning how you could contribute to the mission of Patrick Henry College.
Patrick Henry College is a small conservative Christian classical liberal arts college located in beautiful northern Virginia.
The college is looking for a female Resident Director. She should be someone who loves the Lord and is excited about working with college students and helping them to grow in their walks with the Lord. If you enjoy ministering to college students, then this job might be for you.
Resident Directors are responsible for assisting with the overall administration and operation of residence life. This includes being involved with the hiring, training, and supervising of the Resident Assistants. They make room assignments, assist students with a variety of problems, assist students in their growth and development, and model appropriate practices and policies. They work very closely with the Dean of Student Affairs and the Associate Dean of Student Affairs.
Assists in the selection, hiring, and training of the Resident Assistants (RAs)
Directly supervises the Resident Assistants
Serves as a resource to the RAs and the residents living in the Residence Halls
Participates in evening and weekend duty rotations
Assists in the room assignment process
Approves all room changes within the residence halls, as well as maintains records
Provides personal assistance to students
Assists in developing residence hall programs and activities along with the RAs
Helps with the enforcement of college and community standards
Coordinates and oversees all aspects of Residence Life
Implements RA and Residence Life survey
Completes written evaluations of all RAs
Holds office hours
Responds to emergencies and alarms according to protocols
Responsible for the opening and closing of Residence Halls
Assists in running various assigned Student Life events
Meets regularly with the Dean of Student Affairs
Assists with the summer Teen Camps program
Internal: Students, other administrative offices of the College, and fellow staff members in the Office of Student Life
Nature of Communication: Face-to-face, e-mail, phone, and campus mail
External: Parents, vendors, community groups
Nature of Communication: Face-to-face, e-mail, and phone
: Collects fines and manages petty cash for Residence Life
Bachelor’s degree or evidence of personal and professional experiences
Strong communication, organizational, and administrative skills
Clear vision and sense of mission for the Residence Life program
Past RA experience is preferred
Preference will be given to candidates who can live on campus. We do not currently have housing available for a married couple.
The College offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits program, including comprehensive health and dental coverage and a 401(k) plan. All employees must enthusiastically support the College's Statement of Faith. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, résumé, personal testimony of their walk with Jesus Christ, and contact information for three references to jobs@phc.edu.
