Assistant Director Residence Life

Assistant Director of Residence Life How would you like to work for a team that directly shapes the residential experience for over 3,000 students? Did you have ideas that would enhance the student experience during summer programs and academic breaks? Do you want to be a mentor and guide for future and current residence life professionals and student leaders? Are you passionate about influencing staff development and training programs that impact hundreds of student employees? Look no further! The Assistant Director leads the supervision, training, and development of professional, graduate, and student staff in alignment with University Housing's mission. They manage 8-10 professional and graduate staff, about 85 Resident Assistants, and oversee services for 2,500-3,000 residents. Responsibilities include coordinating staff selection and training, conducting annual evaluations, and providing ongoing professional development. The role also involves supervising summer and break-period staff and facilitating weekly team meetings and regular one-on-one sessions. All efforts focus on ensuring effective operations and staff growth within the residence life program. Primary duties Provides leadership for creating inclusive, student-centered residence hall communities by implementing the Know, Connect, Empower (KCE) model, supporting staff, enforcing policies, responding to crises, and using assessment data to enhance programs and the residential experience. Leads the supervision, training, evaluation, and professional development of residence life staff, including 3-5 professional coordinators, 3-5 graduate coordinators, and approximately 85 Resident Assistants, ensuring alignment with University Housing's mission and goals. Provide strategic leadership for a designated functional area within Residence Life (e.g., training, selection, recognition), overseeing programs that enhance student engagement and retention, and chairing a cross-functional committee to advance departmental goals and complete initiatives. Lead communication and coordination across residence life operations, supervising live-in staff and Resident Assistants, managing building budgets, ensuring timely completion of reports and inspections, and partnering with facilities and security teams to maintain safe, well-functioning residential communities. Engage in departmental and division-wide committees, task forces, and special projects beyond the residential area, supervise graduate practicum/intern students, and support initiatives that enhance programs and services for students.

Perks:

Competitive Salary + Some of the BEST benefits you can find! 15 Paid Vacation Days 15 Paid Sick Days 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)

Work-Life-Balance:

Full-time pay with a 37.5 work week An engaging and collaborative environment. Our Residence Halls are close to the iconic USC Horseshoe, surrounded by amenities, so you'll love where you work!