Associate Director, Residence Education (Onsite

Job

Location Merced

Full/Part Time Full Time

The University of California, Merced is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position.

Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The salary or hourly range the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $72,800- $91,000.

Initial applicant review will begin on or around August 7th, 2025. Posting will remain open until filled.

This position is full on-site.

The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses and one of the youngest universities to be designated an R1 research university. With approximately 9,100 undergraduate and graduate students, UC Merced is a smaller, more intimate campus compared to its sister campuses, while equipped and staffed as a cutting edge, 21st century research institution.

With bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs, strong research and academic partnerships and a growing community in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, the UC Merced campus is continually evolving and requires talented, knowledgeable and dynamic educators, researchers, management and staff.

Ranked in the top 30 among the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and #1 for social mobility by the Wall Street Journal, UC Merced is uniquely equipped to provide world class educational opportunities to dynamic and enterprising students in the Valley and throughout the state. In partnership with UC San Francisco, UC Merced has launched a rigorous medical education program that will supply the Valley with culturally competent providers dedicated to improving local access to quality care.

The campus enjoys a special connection with nearby Yosemite National Park, is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design and is accelerating the continued economic development of the region.

The Associate Director (AD) of Residence Education for Resident Life & Conduct Response at University of California, Merced plays a pivotal role in enhancing the on-campus living experience for our students. Under the general direction of the Director of Residence Education, this position oversees departmental administrative and student development processes, student conduct and incident report processing within the department, leading staff recruitment, training, enhancing procedural documentation, and supporting assessment practices.

The AD of Residence Education will be responsible for supervising a team of up to four live-on coordinators, fostering a supportive and inclusive area of residential communities, and promoting the academic and personal growth of our students. This position is a full-time, live-off position with occasional evening and weekend responsibilities and will serve in a mid-level administrative on-call rotation. This position requires responsibility for supervising, directing, and evaluating the work of subordinate employees, and exercising independent judgment in the administration of department policies and procedures.

• Assist with the tracking and enhancement of administrative policies and procedures carried out within the Residence Education department.
• Create and maintain strong working relationships with campus partners within and outside of the Division of Student Affairs.
• Represent the Residence Education department in campus-wide and system-wide meetings and discussions.
• Collaborate to support room changes, work orders, mail, and other administrative processes carried out by the Residence Education department.
• Provide financial, conduct, and other ad-hoc reports to the Director of Residence Education and Executive Director of…