Assistant Director of Residence Life

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Position Details Job 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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses None

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

Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $68,000/ann

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. Loyola University Chicago adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education.

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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,…