Interim Assistant Director of Residence

Interim Assistant Director of Residence Life

Corestaff, a Swipejobs company, is seeking an Interim Associate Director of Student Housing and Engagement to support one of our higher education clients. This temporary role will play a key part in fostering a positive residential experience for approximately 2,000 students by overseeing residential programs, staff development, and community engagement initiatives.

Reporting to the Director of Student Affairs
, the Associate Director will work closely with housing staff and colleagues across the Division of Student Experience and Success to ensure consistency in operations, policy implementation, and student support.

• Prepare and maintain data‑driven reports (weekly, monthly, semester, and annual) on housing operations, programming, and student conduct.
• Partner with residential leadership teams to design and deliver comprehensive training and development programs for live‑in staff, including preservice, semester, and mid‑year sessions.
• Collaborate with the Office of Community Standards to oversee student conduct case management and ensure timely and fair resolution processes.
• Support the management of a campus‑affiliated apartment‑style residential complex, including maintaining strong communication with third‑party partners.
• Contribute to the development of student engagement and leadership initiatives within residential communities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by university leadership.

• Demonstrated experience in student affairs, housing, or residential education within a higher education setting.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to foster positive relationships across departments.
• Proven skills in conflict resolution, multicultural programming, leadership training, and event coordination.
• Strong organizational and administrative abilities, including staff supervision and assessment of program effectiveness.

• Master’s degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education Administration, Counseling, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience managing residence life or housing programs, including supervision of professional staff.
• Practical understanding and application of student and residential development theory.

• Temporary live‑out position (no housing provided).
• Evening, weekend, and break‑period availability required.
• Designated as an “Essential Employee,” which may require on‑site presence during emergencies or campus closures.

If you are an experienced higher education professional who thrives in student‑centered environments and enjoys supporting residential communities, we invite you to apply for this meaningful short‑term opportunity.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

• Education
• Education and Education Administration Programs