Assistant Director, Residence Life (69-E)

Position Title:

Assistant Director, Residence Life (69-E)

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Position Type:

Regular

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About the Role:

The Assistant Director of Residence Life provides leadership, supervision, and strategic direction for residential education and student engagement within University Housing. This live-on professional oversees Residence Hall Directors, student leadership structures, and key residential processes that support student success, community development, and well-being. The role includes operational oversight, staff development, crisis response, student conduct administration, and collaboration with campus partners to enhance the residential experience.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Staff Supervision & Leadership

• Provide direct supervision, coaching, and evaluation for all Residence Hall Directors (RHDs)
• Conduct formal evaluations and provide ongoing feedback and professional development for entry-level staff
• Serve as a member of the departmental Leadership Team (LT)
• Participate in the LT On-Call rotation for crisis and after-hours response
• Serve as a member of the Professional Staff Recruitment Committee, when applicable

Student Leadership & Engagement

• Oversee Residence Hall Association (RHA) and student leadership initiatives
• Serve as RHA Advisor and provide oversight of Community Councils
• Support student leadership development through training, advising, and strategic planning

Resident Assistant Program

• Chair the RA Recruitment, Selection, and Placement Committee
• Chair the RA Training and Development Committee
• Manage the KCE Model of Programming and community engagement efforts
• Support ongoing development and assessment of the Resident Assistant program

Student Support & Community Standards

• Serve as the first point of contact for elevated parental/guardian concerns
• Manage higher-level student conduct cases in collaboration with departmental and institutional policies
• Provide oversight of the roommate agreement process
• Conduct academic grade checks and facilitate academic success conversations with Resident Assistants
• Participate on the CARE Team, as available and when permitted

Operations & Administrative Oversight

• Manage and oversee departmental Resident Assistant Resource Rooms
• Ensure implementation of residential education practices that support student success and community development
• Support departmental initiatives, assessment, and strategic priorities

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, plus two years of Residence Life, University Housing, or Student Affairs/Development experience
• Demonstrated experience supervising staff or student leaders
• Experience with student conduct processes, crisis response, or case management
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to respond to after-hours responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or a related field
• Experience supervising professional live-in staff
• Experience advising student leadership organizations
• Experience designing or implementing training programs
• Familiarity with residential curriculum or educational programming models
• Experience working with academic success initiatives or student retention efforts

Work Environment & Expectations

• Possible live-on position with housing provided based on salary allocation
• Participation in on-call rotation and crisis response
• Evening and weekend work required based on departmental needs

Application Information

• Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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