Assistant Director of Residence Life
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Management
Education Administration -
Education / Teaching
Education Administration, University Professor, Academic
Assistant Director of Residence Life
As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website .edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website .edu/transformativeed.
Position DetailsJob Title
- Assistant Director of Residence Life
Position Number - 8101939
Work Modality
- Fully In-Person
Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the Work Day ERP? - NO
Job Category
- University Staff
Job Type
- Full-Time
FLSA Status
- Exempt
Campus
- Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Department Name - RESIDENCE LIFE
Location Code - RESIDENCE LIFE (03850A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? - No
Duties and Responsibilities
- Directly supervise and evaluate 4-5 full-time professional Resident Directors (RDs); indirectly supervises additional Residence Life student leaders and student employees. Manages daily operations of Learning Communities programming initiatives and staff selection and training. Develops programs, services and initiatives that meet the needs of students living in the residence halls with specific focus on the learning community program, Residential Curriculum (programming) and Staff Selection and Training.
Forges strong collaborative relationships with an array of offices across campus to recommend policies, design programs, and support initiatives that enhance the residential experience and learning environment. Assist with the implementation of large departmental operational processes including opening/closing, housing selection, room inspections, etc. Serve in second-level 24/7 on-call rotation for all residential students to manage emergencies and crises. Oversee residential student leadership programs, including Residence Hall Association (RHA) and National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH).
Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
- Master's degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education/Student affairs or another related field. Prior experience in residence life and/or other areas of student affairs.
Qualifications - MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Master's degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education/Student affairs or another related field
• Prior experience in residence life and/or other areas of student affairs
• Ability and willingness to work varied hours including evenings and weekends as needed PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Demonstrated leadership ability and ability to work effectively with staff and students
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice
• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
• Demonstrated skills in crisis management
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with offices and departments in and outside of student affairs
• Experience in supervising and advising paraprofessional staff and student leaders
Computer Skills
- Proficient computer skills, ability to use MS Office.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Yes
Required operation of university owned vehicles
- No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? - No
Physical Demands
- None
Working Conditions
- Irregular Hours
Open Date - 08/20/2026
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate - $75,000/ann
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate - $68,000/ann
About Loyola University Chicago
- Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact.
With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes—including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide…
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