Associate Director of Residential Life

Overview

Quinnipiac University is seeking an Associate Director of Residential Life to join our dynamic, student-centered team and play a key leadership role in shaping the residential experience for our first-year students.

Reporting directly to the Director of Residential Life, the Associate Director serves as an integral member of the department's senior leadership team and provides oversight for a residential community of approximately 1,600 first-year students. This highly visible, in-person position offers the opportunity to influence students' personal growth, academic success, and sense of belonging throughout their transition to college life.

As Associate Director, you will help create a welcoming, inclusive, and engaging residential environment where students can thrive. Working collaboratively with colleagues across Student Affairs and the broader university community, you will:

• Lead and enhance the residential experience for first-year students through innovative programming, engagement initiatives, and student development opportunities
• Develop, implement, and assess a comprehensive Residential Curriculum that supports learning, community building, and student success
• Foster meaningful partnerships with campus departments including CARE, Health & Wellness, Student Conduct & Community Standards, Facilities, Campus Life, Religious Life, and academic partners
• Create and implement policies and programs that promote belonging, inclusion, responsible citizenship, and community engagement
• Supervise, mentor, and train professional and student staff members, empowering them to support students effectively
• Oversee key operational processes, including room changes and residential administrative functions
• Serve as a resource for students navigating personal, behavioral, and community concerns
• Respond to crisis situations and provide leadership in addressing complex student needs
• Support student accountability and growth through conduct administration and educational interventions

Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9,700 students in more than 100-degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Computing & Engineering, Education, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing and the College of Arts & Sciences. Our 20 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success, boasting national and conference titles - including a 2023 NCAA national championship win in men's ice hockey, a trip to the Sweet 16 for our women's basketball team and NCAA Tournament appearances by many of our programs.

The Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized as a leader in public opinion research, and the university is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review. The Wall Street Journal ranked Quinnipiac #51 among the best colleges in the nation, and second in Connecticut, for our exceptional graduation rate, salary impact, learning facilities, career preparation and learning opportunities.

The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, the development of innovative strategic partnerships, and recently opened South Quad with three state‑of‑the‑art buildings.

As Quinnipiac grows, the university remains guided by the core values that define our community and shapes the experience of every student and employee.

• We are fiercely committed to ensuring every Bobcat thrives. We are a lifelong partner for every learner.
• We passionately care about our community. Everyone should feel welcome and valued.
• We boldly shape our university's future. We will forge a path of impact together.

These values are the foundation of who we are and reflect the Quinnipiac spirit found across our campuses. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook, Instagram, You Tube, Tik Tok and X.

• Hire, train, develop, supervise, and evaluate 3-5 full‑time professional Residence Hall Directors
• Provide leadership for the assigned residential community, ensuring a…