A Residential Assistant or Advisor works in a residential mental health, long-term care, or substance abuse treatment facility and provides support for patients, including resolving conflicts, helping them adjust to their environment, and alleviating concerns. Performs inspections and assists with move-ins and facility programming.
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.
