Assistant Director Residence

Assistant Director Residential Life

Position with the University of South Carolina – Columbia. Full Time, 37.5 hours per week.

Location:

Columbia, SC.

Assistant Director of Residence Life

• Lead the supervision, training, and development of professional, graduate, and student staff in alignment with University Housing’s mission.
• Manage 8–10 professional and graduate staff and about 85 Resident Assistants, overseeing services for 2,500–3,000 residents.
• Coordinate staff selection and training, conduct annual evaluations, and provide ongoing professional development.
• Supervise summer and break‑period staff and facilitate weekly team meetings and regular one‑on‑one sessions.
• Ensure effective operations and staff growth within the residence life program.

• Provide leadership for creating inclusive, student‑centered residence hall communities by implementing the Know, Connect, Empower (KCE) model.
• Lead supervision, training, evaluation, and professional development of residence life staff including coordinators and Resident Assistants.
• Offer strategic leadership for designated functional areas such as training, selection, or recognition.
• Communicate and coordinate across residence life operations, supervise live‑in staff, manage building budgets, and collaborate with facilities and security.
• Engage in departmental and division‑wide committees, task forces, and special projects; supervise graduate practicum/intern students.
• Respond to crisis situations, participate in on‑call duty, and share information with the CARE Team.
• Maintain knowledge of assessment methods, analyze data, and support programmatic initiatives.

• Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package.
• 15 paid vacation days, 15 paid sick days, and 13 paid holidays (including an extended December holiday).
• Full‑time pay with a 37.5‑hour work week and a collaborative environment.
• Residence halls located close to the iconic USC Horseshoe.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years of related experience (or equivalent). A master’s degree and 3 years of related experience are preferred.

• Knowledge of residence life operations.
• Interpersonal and human relations skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Supervisory, organizational, and planning skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle multiple tasks.
• Flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
• Proficiency with personal computer and related software.

Applications are accepted only through December 3, 2025.

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis under federal, state, local law, or regulations.