"Associate Director, Residence Life"

Associate Director, Residence Life

Posting Number: 0001033

Reports to: Director, Housing and Student Life

Department: Housing

Classification: Exempt

Full or Part-time: Full Time

Job Summary:

The Associate Director of Residence Life is responsible for the overall management of the student housing community at the College, and ensures the development and maintenance of a safe, healthy and academically-focused community in the residence hall, with a focus on creating supportive and inclusive communities in which all of our students have the means and environment for success. The director provides strategic and visionary leadership for the student and professional staff. This position plays a key role in management of the student conduct process, crisis response and case management for students and families. The manner in which campus residence halls operate has a profound effect on the total College experience and academic success of resident students. The residential experience also directly effects student retention, persistence, and success. It is the responsibility of the Associate Director of Residence Life to ensure that the total residential experience is a positive one for all students and that a sense of community is developed within each residence area.

Essential Functions:

1. Facilitate the development of a campus community by creating opportunities for residents and students to interact. Solicit, plan, organize and implement campus wide events and activities that meet the intellectual, social, cultural and academic needs of students and residents. Oversee RAs in the execution of plans. Guide and support residents and students in their efforts to prepare for lifestyle and career choices.
2. Participate in college recruiting activities including open houses, high school visits, assisting with the opening and transitioning at the beginning and end of each term and other officially scheduled breaks.
3. Manage Housing Agreement submissions, room assignment process, housing eligibility, background checks and housing lease billing.
4. Provide supervision and training for the RAs throughout the year, leads RA staff meetings.
5. Manage operating and capital budgets including but not limited to the development of annual budget, planning for unexpected expenses, tracking and approving expenditures, and process invoices for payment.
6. Oversee facility management program including an active preventive maintenance plan, maintenance ticket system, well-regulated housekeeping and grounds-keeping plan, inventory control and assess management, and ongoing quality improvement efforts.
7. Supervise and evaluate student staff (direct and indirect reporting), conduct regular performance reviews, hold staff accountable, and address complaints, mediate conflicts that occur between residents and resolve issues.
8. Ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, professional standards, laws and national trends as applicable. (Example: Fair Housing Act)
9. Responsible for crisis response, risk management and serves in the 'on call' rotation with other staff.
10. Participate and contribute in broader Student Life programs, campus events, and athletic initiatives as necessary.
11. Perform other duties as assigned

Job Specifications:

Bachelors Degree is required, Masters Degree Preferred. Four to six years progressively responsible experience in a higher education environment is required. A comprehensive understanding of student development, cultural diversity, and managing confidential crisis issues is expected.

Salary Range: $58,781-$76,862

Open Date: 01/13/2026

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