Resident Director

Rome, Italy
Starting July 2026

Full Time | Reports to the Student Life Director

Who We Are

Living & Learning International (L&LI) is a faith-based study abroad organization that provides academically excellent global programs where students live in community, engage the challenges of the world, and learn to respond with a Christ centered worldview. We work with 50+ institutions across the United States in semester, summer, and short-term study abroad programs. Be part of a charismatic and dedicated team of professionals committed to providing quality study away experiences to U.S. College and University students.

Who You Are

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Christ follower with at least three years of student life experience to join our team. This individual must have a strong commitment to discipleship, a heart for serving others, and a desire to invest in the growth of students.

The ideal candidate will be someone who is eager to make a long-term impact in the lives of students, willing to relocate to Quito, Ecuador. This role requires someone who is enthusiastic about building relationships, mentoring, and coaching students through their abroad experience.

As part of our team, you will be responsible for leading student life initiatives, discipling students, and more. The ability to communicate and connect with students from diverse backgrounds is important.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, embracing a new culture, and being part of a vibrant community, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Position Summary

Living and Learning International (L&LI) seeks a passionate follower of Jesus who is committed to the discipleship of others to serve full time as their Resident Director for the Rome, Italy campus. The RD is responsible for assisting the Director of Student Life with all student programming, managing and training staff, life in the convent, and helping to establish culture and rhythms. This position reports directly to the Director of Student Life, and has a secondary reporting line to the LLI Rome Program Director. This position requires participation in program and class excursions. Program excursions, currently include: Pompei, Greece, Florence/Milan. There is an expectation that each staff member participates in 1 or 2 academic excursions per semester.

The Role Includes:

  • Aid in providing leadership, oversight, and care to the Student Life team in Rome.

    1. Resident Coordinators

  • Be present and live alongside Resident Coordinators in the convent space

  • Oversee and coordinate extracurricular activities for students (i.e. Bordos cooking class, ceramics)

  • Oversee and coordinate convent logistics (maintenance, convent relationship, etc)

  • Oversee all student travel forms

  • Manage the student life budget for the semester program

  • Provide and lead opportunities for students to get involved in neighborhood service/partnership.

  • Assist, as requested, by LLI Rome leadership with escalated student issues/concerns including, but not limited to:

    • Mental/physical health

    • Roommate conflict

    • Homesickness

    • Maintenance frustration

    • Safety

  • Co-Lead with Director of Student Life

    • Assisting with RC Visa Process

    • Student Life Meetings

    • Student Life Training

    • Resident Coordinator hiring

    • Room Assignments & Small Group Assignments

    • In-country crises (as needed)

    • Wellness Plan creation and implementation

    • Accident and/or crime incidents (as needed)

  • In collaboration with LLI Rome leadership, plan and organize program events such as:

    • Staff & Student Orientation

    • Retreat/Debrief

    • Banquet

    • University Visitor Week

  • Oversee Rome Summer Program Student Activities & Internships

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Evidence of a committed and dynamic Christian faith

  • Strong in person, written, and online communication skills

  • Ability to process quickly and respond to crisis management.

  • Demonstrated commitment to cultural diversity and equity in the workplace.

  • Bachelor’s degree required; masters preferred

  • Prior experience working with a study abroad programs, ideally living abroad.

  • Direct experience working with university students.

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with a highly demanding workload.

  • Ability to organize and prioritize work without direct supervision, and as part of a close-knit team.

  • Ability to collaborate with team members to identify, establish and promote best practices.

  • Passion for and dedication to promoting the vision, mission and values of Living and Learning.

  • Italian language skills preferred or willingness to learn Italian language.

Compensation

  • Housing

  • Stipend

  • Health Insurance

  • Local phone plan

  • Excursions to:

    • Pompei

    • Greece

    • Florence/Milan

  • Part of summers have flexibility for remote work

  • Yearly all staff training (location TBD each year)

How to apply

Email your Resume and Cover Letter to Meg van Rijn (megvanrijn@livingandlearninginternational.com) and Ariana Damaske (ariana@livingandlearninginternational.com) with the subject line: Resident Director Job Application - Last Name. If you are seen as a valid candidate we will send you a questionnaire and schedule an interview.