Assistant Director of Residence

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Georgetown, KY, US

22 days ago Requisition

The Assistant Director of Residence Life supports the overall management of residential communities and fosters a safe, inclusive, and engaging living-learning environment that promotes student success, personal development, and community belonging. This live‑on position oversees all Housing Operations and Residence Life student staff training while participating in an on‑call rotation for campus emergencies and student crisis response.

EXPECTATIONS OF EMPLOYEE

• Adhere to all College policies and procedures
• Be an active, positive, and engaged member of the Student Life staff and support the mission of the College
• Foster an inclusive, respectful, and student‑centered environment
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, students, and campus partners
• Maintain professionalism, sound judgment, and appropriate confidentiality
• Demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and effective time management
• Consistently report to work prepared to perform assigned responsibilities
• Respond appropriately to student concerns, emergencies, and crisis situations as needed
• Participate in professional development and required trainings
• Support departmental operations and perform additional duties as assigned
• Meet established departmental performance expectations and deadlines

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Residence Life

• Reside in a college‑provided on‑campus apartment to support student engagement, community development, and emergency response responsibilities
• Serve as a liaison with Facilities Management regarding maintenance, custodial, and housekeeping concerns within the residence halls
• Assist with the hiring, selection, training, and ongoing support of Residence Hall Coordinators (RHCs) and Resident Assistants (RAs)
• Foster a safe and supportive residential environment that promotes student success and belonging

Housing Operations

• Coordinate housing assignments for students residing in on‑campus residence halls
• Manage the housing selection and assignment process for new and returning students
• Support intentional housing placements designed to foster student engagement and community development
• Collaborate with Admissions to collect and process housing applications
• Partner with Athletics regarding student‑athlete housing needs and assignments
• Communicate housing assignments and related information to students & staff in a timely manner
• Assist with residence hall opening, closing, move‑in, and move‑out processes, including key distribution and collection
• Maintain accurate housing records, occupancy rosters, and key inventory databases

On‑Call Rotation

• Participate in a rotating on‑call schedule serving as a primary responder for residential student concerns and emergencies
  • Remain within a 15‑minute response radius of campus while on‑call
  • Logged in & respond to all incoming calls for the “On‑Call” account while on‑call
• Respond appropriately to emergencies, crisis situations, and urgent policy violations occurring within the residence halls
• Document incidents and communicate follow‑up needs with appropriate campus partners and supervisors

Administrative

• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to housing operations, occupancy management, and departmental processes
• Assist with housing billing, damage reporting, and communication with the Business Office as needed
• Support departmental assessment efforts, reporting, and operational planning initiatives

Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on departmental needs, institutional priorities, and candidate experience or interests.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position may provide functional supervision, mentorship, and training for student staff members, including Resident Assistants and Residence Hall Coordinators, but has no professional staff supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty…