AssistantAssociate Director of Residence Life
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Job Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Assistant/Associate Director of Residence Life is a key leader within the Residence Life team responsible for overseeing a residential area staffed by Community Assistants (CAs) and Resident Assistants (RAs). This live-in position provides strategic guidance student support crisis response and community development initiatives to foster an inclusive safe and engaging residential environment. The Assistant/Associate Director will also lead updates to the Student Code of Conduct adjudicate conduct cases and serve as a primary campus expert on Maxient.
Key Responsibilities
Community Development & Supervision
- Provide leadership supervision and ongoing professional development for a team of Community Assistants (CAs) and Resident Assistants (RAs).
- Cultivate a vibrant inclusive residential community that supports student success engagement and belonging.
- Lead staff training development workshops and ongoing performance management.
- Collaborate with campus partners to support academic success initiatives wellness programming and community-building events.
Residential Operations & Crisis Response
- Serve in an on-call duty rotation providing after-hours support for emergencies crises and behavioral concerns.
- Respond to critical incidents coordinating with campus safety counseling and other campus units as needed.
- Maintain a visible presence within the residential community as a live-in member of the Residence Life leadership team.
- Support occupancy management room changes opening/closing processes and general operational efficiency.
Student Conduct & Policy Development
- Lead the comprehensive review and revamp of the Student Code of Conduct in coordination with stakeholders across campus.
- Adjudicate student conduct cases with a fair educational and developmental approach.
- Ensure conduct processes align with institutional policy best practices and federal/state regulations.
Maxient Administration & Data Management
- Serve as a resident expert on Maxient overseeing case management system workflows and reporting.
- Train staff on Maxient usage and ensure accuracy consistency and confidentiality of all records.
- Utilize data to identify trends inform departmental decisions and enhance student support strategies.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Masters degree in Higher Education Student Affairs Counseling or a related field.
- 35 years of progressively responsible experience in Residence Life Student Conduct or related Student Affairs areas.
- Demonstrated experience supervising student staff teams.
- Strong working knowledge of Maxient case management or comparable student conduct systems.
- Experience adjudicating student conduct cases and applying student development theory.
- Ability to participate in an on-call duty rotation and live on campus.
- Excellent communication crisis management and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading major policy revisions or code of conduct updates.
- Background in restorative practices conflict resolution or behavioral intervention.
- Familiarity with student well-being initiatives and integrated learning models.
Work Environment / Compensation
- Live-in position with furnished apartment and partial meal plan during the academic year.
- Evening weekend and on-call responsibilities required.
- Competitive salary based on expereince and comprehensive benefits package.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
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- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
