About this role
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. Posted Salary: Work Environment & Physical Demands: