Assistant Director for Residential

Position Overview

Assistant Director for Residential Life (AD) is a full‑time, live‑in position responsible for day‑to‑day management and programming for two residence hall communities. The AD supervises Resident Assistants, responds to after‑hours crises, conducts tours, and oversees move‑in and move‑out processes. The AD serves as the first‑level responder for in‑hall emergencies and provides resources and referrals for student needs such as food insecurity, mental health, and academic support.

Salary range: $64,409.00 – $71,197.00 annually. This position includes college‑provided housing with rent and utilities paid as part of the total compensation package. Candidates must reside on campus and meet the Housing Agreement requirements.

• Assist the Director for Residential Life in coordinating and administering the overall Residence Life program, including student development, operations, application processing, placement, assignment, billing, maintenance, room inspections, inventory management, move‑in/move‑out, and other essential processes in assigned residence hall(s).
• Instill a sense of community, maintain operational standards, implement new services, and develop awareness of issues within the assigned residence halls, working with the Director to initiate responsive efforts.
• Implement all policies and procedures of the Office of Student Housing, promote student rights and responsibilities, and assist with resident conduct, reporting, and behavioral concerns.
• Initiate responses to urgent situations, emergencies, and crises on an on‑call basis, taking appropriate actions within policies; participate in the on‑call administrator‑in‑charge rotation for Student Housing.
• Participate in Resident Assistant (RA) recruitment, selection, and hiring processes; hire, train, supervise, and evaluate RAs in partnership with the Director, providing ongoing leadership, staff development, and conducting regular staff and one‑on‑one meetings.
• Work with housing staff to assess student needs and interests, anticipate and promote educational and recreational programs, and support initiatives that enrich the residential community.
• Assist with training staff for programming, participate in workgroup training, advisory committees, college‑sponsored events, and programs; facilitate and lead training or events as assigned.
• Serve as a resource and referral for student staff and residents dealing with residence hall problems, including facilities issues, resident mediation, behavioral concerns, and personal matters.
• Collaborate with campus partners (e.g., counseling services, campus safety, facilities, and student services) to support student well‑being and residence hall operations.
• Must reside on campus and will be subject to on‑call hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree from an institutionally accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience supervising students (e.g., Resident Assistants, work study, etc.) or other employees.
• Must successfully pass a background check, including any individuals over the age of 18 residing in the assigned housing, in accordance with maximum occupancy guidelines.
• Must be eligible to reside in on‑campus housing and maintain that eligibility throughout the duration of employment.
• Must possess, or obtain within 6 months of hire, current CPR certification.

• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing residence life programming, events, and activities.
• One (1) year of professional employment in student housing or student life and activities experience.
• Experience working in a community college housing setting.
• Working knowledge of laws and regulations that impact Housing & Residential Life programs and students (e.g., CAS Standards, Fair Housing Act, HEOA, FERPA, Title IX, student conduct, due process, etc.).

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