Position Title:
Assistant Director, Residence Life (69-E)
Position Type:
Regular
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.
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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