Assistant Director of Campus Life & Residential Education

Lycoming College is hiring two Assistant Directors of Campus Life & Residential Education to work within its Student Affairs & Success Division

The Assistant Director of Campus Life & Residential Education role at Lycoming College, a private liberal arts and sciences institution, serves as a student‑centered, visionary educator and community builder. These are both  live‑in positions that play an essential role in cultivating a robust, inclusive, and developmentally rich campus culture that supports students’ academic, personal, and social success. 

The Assistant Director provides strategic leadership for the first-year residential experience and the College’s student conduct system. They ensure that campus housing is well-managed, educationally purposeful, and safe; spearhead First-Year Experience initiatives in first-year residence halls and across campus, and collaborate to create a fair, equitable, and learning-focused Community Standards process. The Senior Director supervises the Assistant Director of Campus Life & Residential Education . Provides both direct and indirect leadership to student staff across the residential system, collaborating closely with campus partners to advance student success, well-being, and engagement.

Please note that one of the positions will have a focus on First-Year Experience and Civic Engagement while the other position will have a focus on Upper-Class experience in Residence.

Who We Are:
Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected liberal arts colleges. Today, our community of 1,200 active learners from 26 states and territories and 13 countries comprises a student body that is 31 percent domestic students of the global majority or international, all of whom work with our renowned scholars to craft customized combinations of market-driven majors, minors and concentrations across our 52+ academic programs. Students compete in 20 NCAA Division III sports, participate in faculty-driven research, thrive in a robust program of internship experiences, and study abroad in more than two dozen countries. Lycoming College has one of the highest endowment-per-student ratios in the country. The institution is a member of the Annapolis Group of Liberal Arts Colleges and is recognized by U.S. News as a top 100 National Liberal Arts College and the No. 21 Best Value School. Lycoming College is dedicated to providing a high-quality liberal arts and sciences education for all students. Learn more at  .

The College proudly celebrates and values the principles of inclusive excellence. In its 2021 Strategic Plan, Lycoming College committed to recruiting more faculty and staff from historically underrepresented groups.  The community works to foster an inclusive campus community and to support the success of all faculty, staff and students. The College recognizes that a community formed of a wide range of backgrounds and experiences benefits all its members and serves to advance Lycoming’s goal of preparing graduates to become ethical, informed, and engaged individuals

Lycoming College is an equal opportunity employer.

What will I do in this role? 

Leadership & Strategy

• Collaborate with Senior Dean of Campus Life and the Assistant Director for Campus Life & Student Engagement to set a compelling, student-centered vision for Campus Life that advances belonging, well-being, academic success, and community engagement.
• Serve as a core member within the newly created Campus Life team, aligning residential living, First‑Year Experience philosophies, campus programming, and retention initiatives with institutional priorities and the College’s liberal arts mission.
• Partner closely with the Senior Director of Campus Life and the Assistant Director of Campus Life & Student Engagement as well as collaborate regularly with the Dean of Students to shape campus culture, strategic initiatives, and cross-functional student success work.

Housing Management & Operations

• Collaborate with the Senior Director and Assistant Director of Campus Life Operations with the housing operations across approximately 1,000 residential beds, including hall openings/closings, assignments and selection, room changes, occupancy management, and retention-focused strategies.
• Ensure accurate documentation and process integrity (e.g., Room Condition Reports, community standards documentation, work orders, and occupancy reporting).
• Coordinate facilities stewardship with Public Safety, Buildings & Grounds, and campus partners to maintain safe, healthy, and welcoming environments.
• Lead health and safety inspections; support fire safety education and emergency preparedness.

Upper-Class Experience in Residence

• Design and oversee a holistic Upper-Class Experience, including Independent Living, within residential communities that promotes through college and the transition beyond collegiate experience, community building, academic habits, independent living skills, and identity development.
• Collaborate with Student Success, Academic Affairs, Advising, and Student Engagement to align programmatic initiatives in social and educational areas.
• Assess Upper-Class residential experience and initiative outcomes and refine programs using data-informed practices.
• Provide leadership with Affinity Housing on campus.

Community Standards/ Conduct & CARE Team

• Assist in facilitating the College’s student conduct system within the Community Standards framework, ensuring processes are fair, educational, timely, and consistent with institutional policy and applicable laws.
• Develop educational sanctions, reflection-based learning, and community‑repair approaches that reinforce student growth and responsibility.
• Maintain strong case management practices and coordinate follow-up for students of concern with Counseling, Health Services, and other partners.

Campus Life Assignment

• Supports the Assistant Director of Campus Life & Student Engagement with programmatic efforts.

Student & Community Development

• Promote inclusive, relationship-centered communities across all residential units (upper‑class, apartment living, and first‑year areas); ensure visibility, approachability, and supportive engagement with residents.
• Partner on campus-wide educational initiatives (e.g., Alcohol Awareness Week, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, wellness programming) that reflect diverse identities and experiences.
• Support and help plan, implement, and staff campus-wide programming initiatives from Campus Life and the Dean of Students offices.

Supervision, Coaching & Staff Development

• Supervision and coaching for student staff (RAs and other paraprofessionals) across assigned residential areas.
• Lead inclusive recruitment, selection, training, and ongoing development for student staff; promote creativity, innovation, and accountability.
• Foster a positive staff culture grounded in recognition, growth, collaboration, and student‑centered service.

Crisis Response & On‑Call

• Participate in and provide leadership for the campus‑wide after‑hours/weekend on‑call duty rotation, responding to crises including mental health concerns, alcohol/drug incidents, and medical emergencies.
• Guide and coach on-call RAs and professional staff; ensure effective response, documentation, and follow-up with students of concern.

Assessment, Data & Continuous Improvement

• Support the Senior Director in assessment initiatives for residential housing program and conduct/community standards: student satisfaction, engagement, community trends, program impact, conduct outcomes, staff performance, etc.
• Collaborate with Dean of Students and Senior Director to use data and student feedback to enhance programs, policies, and operations; prepare reports that inform strategic planning and resource allocation.

Collaboration & Campus Partnerships

• Work closely with Campus Life partners, Counseling & Health Services, OLE, Kieper Recreation & Intramural Sports, Academic Affairs, Public Safety, Buildings & Grounds, and Athletics to support a cohesive student experience.
• Contribute to major campus traditions and events including but not limited to:
  • Move In/ Opening
  • Welcome Week/First Weekend
  • Involvement Fair
  • Homecoming
  • Fall Carnival
  • Concerts and performances
  • Thanksgiving Dinner
  • Late Night Breakfast
• Support coordination of the campus events calendar and communication channels to elevate awareness and participation in residential and campus life activities.

Other Duties

• Serve on College committees and task forces aligned with student success, community well-being, and campus culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support institutional priorities and the mission of the Division of Student Affairs & Success.

What are we looking for? 

Educational Requirements:
Bachelor's degree required, Master’s degree in higher education, student personnel, or a related field preferred.
  Experience and Qualifications:  

• Previous years of progressive experience in residential life or other higher education areas, including but not limited to student life programming, administration, and supervisory experience.  
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate programs successfully with other college departments, experience in group facilitation and conflict resolution, student staff training and development, budget and occupancy planning and management, computer literacy, and a commitment to diversity is necessary. 

• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a motor vehicle record check annually in compliance with the College’s insurance regulation requirements and the ability to operate campus safety vehicles.
• Successful completion of ACT 153 Clearances.

What We Offer! 
Lycoming College has an excellent benefits package that includes: 
Health & Wellness Benefits: 

• Health insurance – with a wide variety of health plan options available 

• Dental insurance, including orthodontia coverage. 

• Vision insurance 

• Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses 

• Life & accidental death and dismemberment insurance 

• Long-term disability insurance 

• Short-term disability insurance 

• Cancer insurance 

• Personal accident insurance 

• Wellness program 

• Employee assistance program 

Retirement Benefits: 

• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 8% contributions from the College 

Tuition Benefits: 

• Free tuition for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents at Lycoming College 

• Free tuition for eligible dependents at over 600 colleges nationwide through Tuition Exchange, Inc. 

• Free tuition for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents at the Pennsylvania College of Technology 

Paid Leave Benefits: 

• Generous paid time off (PTO) 

• Paid Parental Leave 

• 14 holidays per year 

• Summer hours 

Employee Perks: 

• 15% discount at the campus bookstore, excluding textbooks and snacks. 

• Reduced rates for meal packages for on-campus dining facilities. 

• Use of the campus recreations center and gym facilities for employees. 

• Use of the campus Library. 

How do I Join the Warrior Team? 

Please submit a cover letter, Resume/CV, and a list of three references with contact information.  Candidates will be evaluated on their ability to illustrate how their experience and skills connect to the qualifications of this position. 

 
Priority review of applications will be given to those who apply by June 19, 2026, and will cease once the position has been filled. Criminal history background check, ACT 153 clearances and motor vehicle record checks will be conducted post offer.