Assistant Director, Residence Life (69-E)
Location: Highland Heights, Ky · Type: Full time · Posted:
2026-08-19 · Reference: JR100248
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:
