The Assistant Rector serves in the University of Notre Dame Rome Global Gateway (RGG) 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 RGG 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-orientated events and activities in close collaboration with fellow rectors and/or the RGG 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, 2024

Benefits:

This is a 20 hour/week, six-months position with possibility for renewal. 

Hours will be split among evening duty (2-3 times/week on average), administrative activities (e.g., meetings with colleagues during business hours ) and student events (e.g., facilitating language exchanges).