Associate Director of Residence Life

Title

Associate Director of Residence Life

Student Affairs

Housing & Residence Life Operations

Exempt

$62,000 - $64,000, Annual Salary Based on Experience

Under the direction of the Director of Housing and Residence Life, the Associate Director is responsible for the supervision, planning, organization, and coordination of all aspects of professional and paraprofessional staff. This includes the selection, training, and evaluation of all Area Coordinators, Resident Assistants, and other student staff in conjunction with HRL leadership. The position requires a student‑centered leader who plays a vital role in enhancing the residential experience at the university to foster a safe, healthy, and engaging on‑campus living environment.

The Associate Director works closely with the Director in performing various responsibilities, including providing administrative leadership for the department of Housing and Residence Life. The role is responsible for developing a strong team and enhancing the living and learning experience of residential students.

• Support the development and/or implementation of residence life programs that promote academic success, student well‑being, and community building.
• Foster a healthy and welcoming environment that meets the diverse needs of students.
• Serve as a resource for students, providing guidance on housing‑related concerns and conflicts.
• Actively seek student feedback to improve housing policies, programs, and living conditions.
• Be visible and accessible to students through office hours, residence hall visits, and campus events.

• Maintain visibility in and awareness of housing areas to proactively serve the community.
• Serve as Housing and Residence Life liaison for summer orientation programs.
• Support and mentor RAs, student leaders, and professional staff to enhance the residential experience of students.
• Develop and sustain strong and effective collaborative partnerships and relationships with key campus constituencies.

• Coordinate assessment processes and projects for Housing and Residence Life, including point‑of‑contact surveys, annual student satisfaction surveys, staff evaluations, focus groups, and more.
• Work closely with Area Coordinators to help them develop pride for all aspects of housing.
• Serve in on‑call rotation with HRL leadership.
• Support the Associate Director of Business Operations and the Director in all housing facilities initiatives and processes.
• Manage budgets as assigned by the Director, serving as the designated signature authority and backup authority in the Director’s absence.
• Stay current with national trends in Housing and Residence Life.
• Responsible for staffing orientation, preparing presentations, and representing Housing and Residence Life.
• Assist with housing applications, room assignments, and special accommodation requests when needed.

• Serve on the CARE Team; work closely with the Assistant Director of Student Conduct and Outreach for effective handling of student conduct response and case adjudication follow‑up.
• Work closely with the Director and Associate Director in response to emergency and crisis situations.
• Mediate student conflicts within residence halls and provide support.
• Assist in the development and revision of policies in HRL.
• Maintain HRL programming policies and procedures to enhance student satisfaction, promote academic success, and contribute to student retention.

• Select, train, supervise, and evaluate all Area Coordinators; provide training and education for ACs, GAs, and RAs.
• Work closely with Area Coordinators to select, train, supervise, and evaluate Resident Assistants.
• Oversee recruitment, training, and development of Resident Assistants, Graduate Assistants, and other student staff; develop Resident Assistant training programs.
• Provide leadership training and mentorship to enhance student leadership opportunities within apartments and residence halls.
• Manage ongoing training…