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Priority consideration will be given to those who complete the application process by 8/17/26; however, screening will continue
until the position is filled.

Position Summary

The Assistant Director for Residential Program and Services (RPS)
manages the comprehensive operations for two to four residential areas housing more than 2,000 students. The Assistant Director is
responsible for cultivating inclusive, engaging, and well-maintained residential communities that foster student learning and success. This
position advances the department’s curricular approach to residential education and oversees major unit initiatives.

As a member of
the RPS leadership team, the assistant director contributes to strategic planning, policy development, and assessment efforts, while
collaborating with departmental, divisional, and university partners to enhance the residential experience. The position directly supervises
two to five full-time staff and reports to an associate director for RPS.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

(35%) Supervision:

• Train, supervise and evaluate two (2) to five (5) full-time Residence
  Hall Directors, with potential indirect supervision of up to eight (8) graduate assistants.
• Work with staff to coordinate the
  selection, training and evaluation of graduate and undergraduate student staff, including resident assistants and residential belonging
  assistants.
• Establish and direct area goals that support unit, departmental, divisional, and university priorities.
• Guide staff through change, fostering accountability, and aligning team efforts with departmental and university priorities.

(30%) Residential Education & Leadership:

• Collaborate with the RPS leadership
  team to design, implement, and assess the residential curriculum and academic initiatives.
• Lead designated collateral assignments
  within the unit, such as student staff training and recruitment, conduct and care, or emergency preparedness, ensuring effective
  implementation and alignment with departmental priorities.
• Serve as an active member of the RPS leadership team, providing
  guidance in strategic planning, decision-making, and the advancement of unit priorities.
• Engage in regular meetings with campus
  partners to support the needs of residents.
• Advance departmental, divisional, and university strategic goals by serving on
  committees, task forces, and other professional development initiatives.

(15%) Crisis
Management & Follow Up:

• Serve in weekly on-call rotation, offering direction, consultation, and support to live-on
  staff during crisis situations.
• Lead response efforts for emergencies and unexpected events that disrupt community operations,
  including making critical decisions in escalating situations.
• Ensure appropriate follow-up by engaging with students, parents,
  faculty, administrators, and other stakeholders to resolve concerns, communicate outcomes, and clarify policies.

(10%) Policy Development & Enforcement:

• Collaborate with the RPS leadership team to
  develop, implement, interpret, and enforce unit and departmental policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Consistently support,
  communicate, and enforce university and departmental policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Provide guidance or support to
  live-in staff who serve as primary hearing officers.
• Serve as a conduct hearing officer for cases that escalate in
  complexity.

(10%) Financial Management & Administration:

• Oversee an
  area’s combined operating and programming budget of approximately $50,000, ensuring alignment with departmental priorities.
• Provide fiscal oversight through monthly review of administrative, educational, staffing, and facilities accounts.
• Complete
  administrative responsibilities in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner in alignment with established expectations.
• Perform
  other duties as assigned that are consistent with the purpose of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in higher education, student personnel or related field
• Minimum 10 years of experience living in a communal
  setting or working at an institution of high education (relevant experiences include but are not limited to being a camp counselor, resident
  assistant, graduate assistant, or hall director)
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience