Assistant Director of Residence

The Department of Residence Life at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), seeks a dedicated and experienced candidate to serve in the role of the department's Assistant Director. The position is a live-in, master's degree-level professional, who provides leadership to the department in several key areas, such as assessment, management of the Residential Curriculum, training, recruitment, Welcome Home Week(s) and supervision of the department's main Information Desk.

They are also the Residence Coordinator for the Main Apartment Complex (MAC):
An apartment community comprised of six buildings housing up to approximately 260 students. This position requires them to reside in an assigned, fully furnished on-campus apartment throughout the term of their appointment. Compensation for this position includes year-round housing and a full meal plan at no cost to the employee.

The Assistant Director of Residence Life provides leadership and oversight for residential student staff, community engagement, and daily departmental operations. This position recruits, trains, supervises, and evaluates student and professional staff while supporting student success, well-being, and community development. Responsibilities include coordinating residential programming and staff training, managing student conduct processes, and serving on the Residential Care Team to connect students with appropriate campus and community resources.

The Assistant Director also leads departmental assessment initiatives, supports campus housing recruitment efforts, and oversees the development and implementation of the Residential Curriculum. Additional duties include managing administrative and budgetary responsibilities, collaborating with university partners, and promoting safe, well-maintained residential facilities.

To thrive in this role the ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in residence life, student affairs, staff supervision, and residential community management, supported by a strong understanding of student development and residential education practices. They will demonstrate expertise in student conduct, crisis response, conflict resolution, applicable laws and regulations, and connecting students with appropriate resources. Success in this role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, along with the ability to recruit, train, mentor, and support student and professional staff.

The candidate will also have experience developing educational programming, implementing residential curricula, assessing program outcomes, and managing residential facilities and operations. A relevant master’s degree and progressively responsible experience in university housing are preferred, along with a collaborative approach, sound judgment, adaptability, and a great sense of humor.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in related field and four years of progressively responsible relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Master’s degree preferred.

Relevant experience considered includes serving in a student housing department preferably at a higher education institution and as a student conduct officer.

Position Details:

This is a full-time, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 80, based on education and experience.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Kerry Davis, at kadavis.

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