WELCOME FROM OUR ASSOCIATIE VICE CHANCELLOR

Dear Potential Candidate,

On behalf of the Office of Residential Life and our Professional Staff Recruitment Committee, I want to thank you for your interest in the Residential College/Community Director (RCD) position at Washington University in St. Louis (WashU). We are hopeful this recruitment guide will provide important information for candidates as they consider joining the WashU community.

As the Associate Vice Chancellor, I have the opportunity to work with our amazing professional staff who are committed to upholding our mission in support of our students. The mission of Residential Life seeks to provide a safe environment that encourages learning and personal growth in an inclusive community that empowers and challenges our residents. Our department team is essential to achieving this mission. We pride ourselves in knowing our students by their name and individual stories.

The RCD is a central member of the Residential Life team RCDs can expect a commitment to professional development, inclusion and a student-centered approach A major part of the RCD role is to serve as an educator within their residential college through supervision of the Resident Advisor team and overseeing community development and programming.

RCDs have the opportunity to work with graduate fellows, faculty fellows in residence and/or faculty associates. They also play a vital role in supporting students in crisis, serving on our on-call rotation and participating in departmental and university committees. To learn more about our department and the position, please explore this guide and feel free to reach out if you have any additional questions.

Go Bears!

Sheryl Mauricio Associate Vice Chancellor Student Affairs Washington University in St Louis