Assistant Director, Residence

Assistant Director, Residence Life

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The Assistant Director for Residence Life is a professional staff member (live on) primarily responsible for the overall functioning of their area of 1800 - 2300 residents. Responsibilities include supervising professional staff members, being the primary point person for all administrative functions within the area, and working directly with the director and associate directors to ensure safe, clean, developed communities. This position serves as a catalyst for student engagement in the residence hall communities and role‑models daily interactions with students for other professional staff.

• Strong administrative and communication skills.
• Knowledge of student development theory and current trends/best practices for positively engaging students within a residential curriculum.
• Ability to supervise individuals from different backgrounds toward the goal of an inclusive, supportive educational environment.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Ability to manage a complex business operation in a dispersed employee environment utilizing best practices, following university standards, and national standards.
• Strong interpersonal, public speaking, and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work within a collaborative environment with diverse populations.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships and apply principles and practices to strategically align tasks and people with organizational goals.
• Strong administrative skills with an emphasis on student and young professional staff development.
• Budgetary experience.

• Master’s Degree with 2 years of full‑time residential life experience.
• Crisis management and supervision experience with a focus on student development.

• Master’s Degree with 3 years of full‑time residential life experience.
• Strong administrative and communication skills with an emphasis on student and young professional staff development.
• 1 year of experience supervising full‑time professional staff.
• Comprehensive understanding of the relationship between facilities, services, and residential life.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Education and Training

Higher Education