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Professional Opportunities

full time staff Fall 2025
Maddy Fox

We are excited that you are exploring joining the Residential Living and Learning team at Case Western Reserve University!

As a member of our team, you will be able to make a difference in the lives of students at one of the nation’s top universities. Case Western Reserve is an independent research university with world-class academic programs in the heart of Cleveland’s vibrant University Circle neighborhood.

 
We are currently hiring for:

 

Residential Community Director (Job ID #14652)

This position would oversee the Mistletoe Community. More information on our first year residential experience and communities can be found here.

The Residential Community Director (RCD) creates and facilitates an integrated residential learning environment that assists residential students in achieving the goals of the undergraduate experience by enacting the mission and goals of both the Office of Residential Living and Learning and the Division of Student Affairs. This embedded (live-in) position provides comprehensive leadership and support for a community of residential students. Immersed in the student community, the residential community director actively manages the learning experience at both the community and individual level, monitoring and supporting students¿ holistic academic, social, and personal development while at Case Western Reserve University that results in successful retention year over year. 

As a student affairs professional at Case Western Reserve University, this position will be expected to contribute to building a welcoming and comfortable living community, focus on the well-being of others, and encourage curiosity among those we serve.

Please note that this 12-month position requires the staff person to live on campus. Staff receive a furniture stipend for rental furniture.

  • 2 years of experience required, which may include full-time equivalent experience through graduate-level work or significant undergraduate leadership experience in Residence Life, or related fields.
  • Master’s degree in an appropriate discipline required. Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or Student Personnel preferred.
  • Starting annual salary of $47,476 (non-negotiable)
  • 12-month position with medical, vision, dental, and retirement benefits
  • A furniture rental allowance for your on-campus apartment as part of live-on requirement
  • Live-on partner, dependent, and pet friendly
  • Academic Year Meal plan (Fall & Spring) as part of the live-on requirement
  • Full-tuition waiver for up to 15 credit hours per academic year
  • Access to university recreational facilities
  • Up to $1500 in relocation cost assistance

To learn about additional CWRU benefits, visit the Human Resources site.

Find the current open position on CWRU Careers, which is listed as Residential Community Director - Job ID #14652.

Interested parties can learn more by reading the position description and completing an application online. For instructions on using the system, visit their How to Apply site.


Questions and requests for more information can be directed to residential@case.edu.