Interim Head of Residential Community Greater Nashville, TN Area

The Company is seeking a Head of Residential Community to support students’ social, emotional, and interpersonal wellbeing in a residential program. The role provides guidance to students facing challenges such as homesickness, anxiety, peer conflict, and social adjustment, while helping staff foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging community. Responsibilities include coaching residential staff, coordinating student support, monitoring emerging concerns, and collaborating with program leadership and health staff. The Head of Residential Community also helps develop accessibility strategies, supports students with individual plans, and responds flexibly to changing needs. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree and have 2–5 years of professional experience working with children or teens. Required qualifications include demonstrated skills in adolescent wellbeing, conflict resolution, social-emotional development, and community building, along with experience mentoring or supporting student-facing staff. Strong communication, sound judgment, cultural sensitivity, teamwork, and the ability to work independently are essential. A valid driver’s license and experience communicating with parents or other stakeholders are also required; relevant professional certification or graduate study in education, counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field is preferred.

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Vanderbilt University