Assistant Director for Residence Life
Job Summary
The Assistant Director for Residence Life provides management and
oversight of services, activities, and programs within Housing and
Residence Life (HRL). The Assistant Director oversees the
operations of assigned residence halls and supervises a team of
professional and student staff. This is a live-on, residence life
position.
FGCU is building a culture of curiosity, commitment and
collaboration. We value employees who successfully work with others
and drive positive change through critical thinking and decisive
action. If you thrive in an environment of innovation,
accountability and mutual respect, you will find a good home
here.
Job Description
Typical duties may include but are not limited to:
- Oversees all functions related to the day-to-day operations of
assigned residence halls, including the recruitment, assessment,
and supervision of departmental employees. Provides direct
supervision and leadership to Resident Directors. Provides indirect
supervision to: Resident Assistants, and Residence Life Team
Assistants.
Responsible for the oversight, development, and implementation
of one of the following initiatives as assigned: Recruitment and
Training, Student Leadership Development, or Academic Initiatives
and Assessment.
Assists in the development, implementation, and interpretation
of departmental policies and procedures.
Assists with the development, delivery, evaluation, and
implementation of residential curriculum and services for
residential students.
Serves as a conduct officer for higher level cases involving
alleged violations of the code of conduct and housing community
guidebook.
Responds to student behavior, emergencies, and special
situations or occurrences in the residential community.
Responds to student and parent concerns and works with other
University offices for information or assistance.
Responsible for ensuring that all programs, activities, and
series comply with university, state, and federal regulations.
Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to
accomplish goals of assigned area within HRL and promote engagement
and student success.
Establishes performance goals and metrics to evaluate success
of assigned area of responsibility.
Maintains budget allocations and approves expenditures for
programs and services.
Participates in the strategic planning for HRL and assists the
Director in developing and implementing the overall departmental
strategic plan.
Assists in the organization and participates in major
departmental processes, such as move in, move out, training,
orientation and university recruitment events.
Other Duties:
- Participates in university events and serves on various
committees.
- Serves as part of the Assistant Director on call rotation,
responding 24 hours a day on a 7 days per week basis for student
needs and emergencies.
- Conducts presentations and participates in marketing efforts on
behalf of Housing & Residence Life (HRL).
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Additional Job Description
Required Qualifications:
- This position requires either eight years of directly full-time
experience or, as an alternative, a Master's degree from an
accredited institution in Higher Education, Student College
Personnel Counseling or related field and two years of full-time
experience directly related to the job functions.
- Professional full-time experience in housing and residence
life, student services, or related field.
- Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience,
and/or certifications may be considered.
- Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, and
Outlook).
- Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience,
and/or certifications may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Four years professional full-time experience housing and
residence life or student services.
- Experience in crisis management situations, parent, and student
concerns.
- Experience in supervising student and/or professional
staff.
- Experience with Banner Student Information System, StarRez,
Maxient Conduct Management Software, or Workday.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Proven ability to think strategically and approach challenges
with creativity.
- Demonstrated track record of reliability, meeting goals, and
holding oneself accountable.
- Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively
across teams.
- Knowledge of campus resources used to support the residential
program and individual students.
- Knowledge of the fundamental indicators of student mental
health concerns, substance abuse, and domestic violence.
- Knowledge and understanding of management principles,
practices, and standards, as applied to public institutions.
- Employee development and performance management skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service
orientation.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills and the ability
to analyze, summarize, and effectively present data.
- Skill in examining and evaluating operations and developing
and/or redesign operating strategies, systems, and procedures.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to interact in a professional manner with staff,
faculty, students and the community in a service-oriented
environment.
- Ability to foster a cooperative work environment and work
effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to respond quickly to emergencies.
- Ability to supervise and train assigned staff.
Institutional Values & Behavioral Expectation
In this role, the successful candidate will be expected to:
- Seek out new approaches to improve outcomes; remain open for
feedback and new ideas.
- Lead with integrity; consistently produce high-quality work;
persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achieve
deliverables.
- Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnerships
across departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues to
achieve common goals.
Pay Grade 17
Applications received prior to June 22, 2026, will receive
priority review.
FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal
Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or
protected veteran status.
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