Associate Director, Residence Life

Job Title Associate Director, Residence Life Department Student Life Residence Worker Type Regular Pay Type Salary Position Salary Minimum $70,000 Position Salary Maximum $76,250 Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience. Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Benefit Eligible Yes Screening Date 2026-06-22 Job Description Summary The Associate Director is a member of the Residence Life leadership team, supervises mid-level professionals, and assumes department-wide responsibilities. Job Description Summary: The Associate Director of Residence Life is a member of the Residence Life leadership team, led by the Director. The Associate Director supervises mid-level professionals who each oversee teams of live-in Residence Life staff (full-time professionals and GAs). The Associate Director is central to the department and assumes department-wide responsibilities. Essential Duties: Supervise, train, and evaluate Assistant Directors of Residence Life and their direct and indirect reports. Assume leadership of one or more of these departmental initiatives: Manage crises and serious incidents in collaboration with supervisees, resident assistants, other central staff members, and university resources. Partner with internal [e.g., university units] and external [e.g., community, parents/family members] stakeholders central to the success of students and the operation of the department. Assist with university, divisional, and departmental student retention initiatives. Demonstrate university citizenship through service that supports office, divisional, and institutional priorities (eg. teaching Student Life supported transition courses, committee membership, event attendance). Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree. 2 years of experience in collegiate Residence Life or Housing Operations. 5 years of post-masters experience by start date. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Education, Higher Education, Counseling, Human Development, Business or related field Supervision experience Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of unit’s operations, policies, and procedures Knowledge of computers and office applications Ability to use administrative systems to track budget information and expenditures Knowledge of related state and federal laws, (e.g., FERPA) Verbal and written communication skills Ability to work with people with diverse backgrounds Supervisory, clerical and/or research skills Additional Position Information (if applicable) Additional Information A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses. This organization participates in E-Verify. 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