Associate Director of Residence and Education

Overview

Job Title: Associate Director of Residence Life and Education

Job Title: Associate Director of Residence Life and Education

Department: Residence Life

Rhodes College is a private, residential liberal arts institution located in Memphis, Tennessee. The College is committed to graduating students with a lifelong passion for learning, compassion for others, and the ability to translate academic study into meaningful leadership and action. Residence Life plays a vital role in advancing this mission by creating intentional residential communities that support student learning, engagement, and belonging.

The Associate Director of Residence Life and Education (ADRLE) provides leadership for the residential program's educational mission and plays a central role in cultivating inclusive, engaging, and developmentally focused living-learning environments. The ADRLE also supports the effective administration of residential operations. Reporting to the Associate Dean of Residential Experience & Community, this position oversees the residential learning model, supervises professional and student staff, and supports student success through intentional programming, assessment, and crisis response.

Working in a highly collaborative and student-centered environment, the Associate Director partners with campus stakeholders to foster communities that support academic achievement, personal growth, and holistic well-being.

This full-time, 12-month position is required to live on Rhodes College’s campus in designated housing. The Associate Director is required to serve in the on-call rotation, which includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.