Assistant Director of Residential Education (79435)

The Assistant Director of Residential Education is a professional-level, full-time, live-on, 12-month position within the Department of Residential Life. As a key member of the central-office administrative team in the Residential Life department, the Assistant Director is responsible for establishing and executing the department's goals, developing departmental systems, and managing staff in support of the department's mission to create and develop a supportive educational environment that fosters learning outside of the classroom, develops students holistically, and supports the academic success, recruitment and retention of residential students. As a key leader in the department, this individual understands and upholds not only the department's mission, but the University's mission as well and respects its Catholic values and identity.

Duties and Responsibilities: The Assistant Director works closely under the supervision of the Director of Residential Life and has a multitude of responsibilities in a variety of Residential Life functional areas, including but not limited to:

Residential Education:

• Serves as lead for RA training, including Fall and Spring/Winter training and ongoing in-service training/development throughout the year. Including but not limited to:

• Planning and organizing training schedules.

• Managing all logistics pertaining to training including booking spaces on campus, vendors and outside offices for presentations.

• Developing learning outcomes and appropriate assessments for the training programs and training as a whole.

• Serve as the lead for RA Recruitment and Hiring

• Developing recruitment and hiring timeline annually

• Creating and executing a marketing plan for the position including information sessions for perspective candidates.

• Oversight & development of the Front Desk program.

• Administrative oversight of NextGen and WhenToWork systems

• Work in tandem with Director on all aspects of residential education and programming

• Develop effective and appropriate assessment of residential education and programming in order to help inform the ongoing evaluation and effectiveness of Departmental efforts.

• Serves as a departmental liaison to the Division leadership training committee

• Assist the Director in management of department budget and oversee fiscal procedures as it pertains to departmental programming.

Additional Departmental Responsibilities:

• Supervise two full-time RHDs
• Participate in Administrator On-Call duty rotation.
• Work in tandem with Director and Associate Director on RHD training and development plan
• Work in tandem with Director and Associate Director for RHD, RA, and crisis management manual updates.
• Represent the department at the University and within assigned committees,
• Develop relationships with key departments that contribute to resident student development, satisfaction, and success
• Participate in divisional and University-wide functions, programs, projects, and initiatives, including admissions recruitment events, and other activities.
• Co-Lead the department in the absence of the director.
• Other related responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Masters degree in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, Counseling, or related field.
• Two to Four years of professional experience in Student Affairs Administration. Live-in Residence life experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in student development and leadership

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

About Iona/EEO Statement:

Founded in 1940, Iona University is a private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona is a growing, highly accredited institution located just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan, with campuses in New Rochelle, Bronxville, and a new location in County Mayo, Ireland. With over 4,000 students, Iona offers small classes, engaged faculty, and a wide range of programs across the School of Arts & Science, the LaPenta School of Business (AACSB‑accredited), the NewYork‑Presbyterian Iona School of Nursing & Health Sciences, and the Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation.

Recognized by The Princeton Review, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and U.S. News & World Report, Iona is nationally ranked for academic quality, social mobility, and long‑term return on investment. The University's continued growth and rising reputation reflect its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, service, and opportunity.

Iona University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees and applicants for employment. Iona is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered free from discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Iona University encourages applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.