Assistant Director of Residential
Listed on 2026-08-30
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Management
Operations Management, Project & Program Management, Administrative Management, General Management
Salary: $51,000.00 - $55,000.00 Annually
Final date to receive applications: N/A
Position SummaryThe College of Saint Benedict invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), benefit eligible position of Assistant Director of Residential Life.
The Assistant Director of Residential Life at the College of Saint Benedict (CSB) oversees housing operations to support the four-year residential experience. This includes managing room assignments for new and returning students, resolving student issues in collaboration with staff, and coordinating with campus partners on assignments, room changes, and facilities. The role also involves overseeing all housing facilities and operations, including renovations, repairs, new construction, and technology, as well as developing departmental materials and managing policies and procedures.
Reporting to the Director of Residential Life, the Assistant Director plays a key role in strategic planning for Residential Life and the student development division.
Serving approximately 1300 women residents in six residence halls and 13 campus apartment buildings, the Residential Life staff includes a director, assistant director, five live-in residence directors, 40 paraprofessional resident assistants and community advisors, and 8-9 student office assistants. Professional staff members build close connections with students through daily interactions, campus events, and community involvement.
Why Join Us?
The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
18 Paid Holidays Annually
Generous Vacation and Sick Leave
Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Tuition Remission for Eligible Dependents
Employer Contributions to a Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program
with access to free or discounted counseling, legal guidance, financial coaching, and more
Join a committed team dedicated to safety, community, and service in a supportive and values-driven work environment.
To learn more about our benefits, visit csbsju.edu/jobs.
Institutional Inclusion Visioning Statement
The College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John’s University (SJU) believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural difference and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems. Our commitment to an inclusive environment will be incorporated into all decision-making processes. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons.
CSB and SJU offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program (click the benefits tab above the position summary section to view more information). For further information regarding our institutions, visit CSBSJU .
The posted wage represents CSB and SJU's good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon several factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and skills, and may fall outside of the range indicated.
Responsibilities- Coordinate and maintain the housing management system (Star Rez) to ensure an effective room assignment process for stakeholders, including students, parents, Residential Life staff, Business Office, Student Accessibility Services, and Facilities.
- Oversee room assignment, selection, and move-in/move-out processes, and manage key/card access.
- Manage housing billing processes with internal stakeholders.
- Supervise student employees who staff the central office and front desk.
- Participate in the Residential Life leadership team, contributing to strategic planning, budget management, policy development, and program growth.
- Work with Facilities to address maintenance issues in residential areas.
- Collaborate with the Director of Residential Life to coordinate internal and external communications across multiple media formats.
- Analyze student enrollment patterns to assess housing needs and recommend eligibility criteria for future housing plans.
- Assist in preparing the department budget, occupancy…
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