Assistant Director of Residence Life for Programming and Leadership

Assistant Director of Residence Life for Programming and Leadership

Salary

$54,983.00 Annually

Location

Kutztown, PA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

E2026-0075

Division

Student Affairs

Department

Residence Life

Opening Date

06/09/2026

Closing Date

6/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

SCUPA

Classification

S9641-75

• Description
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Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Residence Life for Programming and Leadership is a full-time, live-in professional staff member responsible for supporting student success and retention through residential programming, staff leadership, and daily residence hall operations. This position supervises professional Residence Directors, oversees student leadership development and engagement initiatives, ensures safe and well-managed living environments, and serves as a key resource for students, families, and campus partners. The Assistant Director plays a critical role in fostering inclusive, educational, and supportive residential communities while upholding university policies and responding to student needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in Residence Life, Housing, or a closely related higher education setting
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and assessing programs and events that support student engagement, retention, or leadership development
• Demonstrated cultural competency, including experience working effectively with communities of color and diverse student populations
• Experience serving as an advisor to a student organization
• Experience with student conduct processes, crisis response, or on-call responsibilities
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling, or a closely related field
• Demonstrated experience supervising graduate-level or professional staff
• Native or near-native fluency in Spanish, with the ability to communicate effectively with students, families, and campus partners
• Experience working with or advising residence hall governance, student leadership councils, or similar residential organizations

Supplemental Information

Applications & resumes will be accepted until the position is filled, however; to ensure full consideration, application materials should be received no later than the end of day on June 30, 2026.

The starting salary for this position is $54,983.00, based on the SCUPA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

This position may be eligible for a flexible hybrid work arrangement, permitting a combination of on-site and remote work, subject to applicable organizational policies, operational requirements, and supervisory approval.

All applications for this position must be submitted via our online application/resume system ONLY. Please do not fax, mail, or e-mail any documentation.

A successful interview, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions.

The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Kutztown University does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. To discuss a complaint of discrimination, please contact the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by e-mail at socialequity@kutztown.edu. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Kutztown University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admissions and employment. Any inquiries regarding the application of Title IX at Kutztown University may be made to Bradley Davis, the University's Title IX Coordinator, located in Old Main A-Wing, Room 01, by phone at 610-683-4782 or by email at titleix@kutztown.edu, or the Office for Civil Rights located in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100, by phone at 800-421-3481 (TDD: 800-877-8339), by fax at 202-453-6012, or by e-mail at OCR@ed.gov. Kutztown University's Sexual Misconduct, Anti-Discrimination, and Anti-Harassment policies can be found in The Key student handbook or online at https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/social-equity.html.

Notice of availability of the Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report

The Annual Security Report and the Annual Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for Kutztown University, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing the KU Clery Compliance Coordinator at clery@kutztown.edu.

To be eligible for medical and supplemental coverage under this plan, you must be a permanent full-time employee or a permanent part-time employee who works at least 50% of full-time hours.

The link for benefits for AFSCME is: https://passhe.edu/hr/benefits/documents/benefit-summaries/pebtf-summary.pdf

• PEBTF Medical/Prescription Drug PPO health plan offered to employees, which includes prescription drug and hearing coverage.
• Get Healthy Wellness Program Voluntary program designed to provide employees with tools and resources to assist in improving and maintaining good health. Participants are rewarded with reduced health care premiums.
• Dental and Vision Coverage Offered at no additional cost to employees.
• State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP) A confidential program which provides a wide range of no-cost services to address a broad range of problems, including counseling, legal, and financial services.
• Group Life Insurance Employer paid term life provided for permanent employees based on onetime salary up to a maximum of $50,000.
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance (LTD) Income protection equal to 60% of gross annual base salary to a maximum of $5,000 monthly benefit with an option for a 90-day or 180-day benefit elimination period.
• Voluntary Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance (VGLIP/AD&D) Additional life insurance coverage and personal accident insurance to help protect against losses due to accidents or death. Maximum employee coverage is five times the annual salary up to $500,000.
• Group Retirement Plans Employees can choose one of the mandatory retirement plan options - a 401(a), with a 5% employee contribution and a 9.29% employer contribution or the State Employees' Retirement Plan (SERS) pension/investment plan with various enrollment options.
• Voluntary Retirement Plans All employees are eligible to participate in our 403(b) Tax Sheltered Annuity and/ or 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts Income withheld before taxes for eventual reimbursement of certain medical and dependent care expenses.
• Tuition Waiver benefits vary by employee group.

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Do you have a Bachelors degree?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in Residence Life, Housing, or a closely related higher education setting?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Kutztown University PASSHE (PA)