Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Statement

In addition to its commitment to a harassment-free educational and working environment the College is an equal employment opportunity employer. The College is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable state and federal laws on the matter. The College does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including gender pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) gender identity gender expression national origin ancestry age physical disability mental disability medical condition or medical leave marital status sexual orientation or any other category protected by law. The College also prohibits the harassment of any employee on any of these bases.

Location:

Claremont CA

Job Posting Title:

Job Details and Requirement:

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Assistant Director of Residential Life supports the development implementation and leadership of a comprehensive residential life program (14 on-campus residence halls 1 on-campus student apartment complex and 1 local student apartment complex) that fosters a vibrant living-learning community and promotes student growth and development. Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Residential Life the Assistant Director provides supervision and guidance to 28 Resident Assistants and two student Kitchen Managers. This role designs and delivers programs that support students educational social and cultural collaboration with the Senior Assistant Dean for Student Life and the Assistant Dean for Student Engagement the Assistant Director also advises student leaders in ASCMC CMCs student government to plan and execute 4-5 annual large-scale signature events. As a member of the On-Call Dean team the Assistant Director is required to live in college-provided housing near campus and remain available to respond to emergencies and crises as needed. The anticipated start date for this position is July 2026.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Residential Life the Assistant Director of Residential Life works both independently and collaboratively to perform the following essential duties and responsibilities:

• Supervise 28 Resident Assistants and two Kitchen Managers including recruitment selection training and ongoing development.
• Lead weekly team meetings and hold biweekly one-on-one meetings with Resident Assistants to support performance and address concerns.
• Develop residence hall programming that promotes student connection engagement and skill development aligned with Dean of Students Office priorities.
• Manage and distribute the Resident Assistant on-call schedule.
• Support housing operations including room draw housing assignments move-in and residence hall openings and closings.
• Assist in maintaining systems that support and streamline housing processes.
• Collaborate with Facilities and Campus Services to manage residential facilities operations and maintenance needs.
• Meet with students staff and parents to address and resolve housing concerns.
• Advise Dorm Presidents and other student leaders on residence hall programming.
• Meet weekly with the ASCMC Vice President for Student Activities to advise on planning and executing annual signature events.
• Serve as the primary staff liaison at large-scale ASCMC parties (23 per semester) working with student leaders staff vendors and Public Safety and Emergency Management to ensure student safety.
• Assist in adjudicating low-level student conduct cases through the Student Conduct Process.
• Serve on the On-Call Dean Team acting as a primary responder up to four weeks per semester as well as during portions of winter break and summer.
• Provide leadership and support during emergencies or critical incidents affecting residential students.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean for Residential Life Senior Assistant Dean for Student Life Dean of Students or Vice President for Student Affairs.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

The successful candidate will also be able to perform the following essential functions:

• Take and follow directions.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Receive and respond appropriately to constructive criticism.
• Display a positive attitude.
• Balance multiple tasks and priorities.
• Perform other essential duties and tasks specific to the position.
• Model residential life practices that support equity access and inclusive excellence.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS & SKILLS:

EDUCATION: Masters degree completed or in-progress in student affairs higher education or a related field or any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities is required.

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two years of related experience in student affairs higher education or a related field with previous experience in residential life is required. Leadership positions and internships in a graduate program may count towards this experience.

LICENSES: A valid drivers license is required to drive College-owned vehicles and the ability to be insured under the Colleges authorized drivers policy.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS and ABILITIES: Individual must possess knowledge skills and ability to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed with or without reasonable accommodation using some other combination of knowledge skills and abilities.

OTHER:

REQUIRED HOURS: The regular hours for this full-time position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Holiday weekend and evening work hours will be required. Regular hours may vary due to needs of the College or division.

CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS: This is a regular full-time 12-month exempt benefits-eligible position.

Supervisor AB1825: Yes

Mandatory Reporter CA Penal Code: Yes

Responsible Employee Title IX: Yes

Campus Security Authority The Clery Act: Yes

IPEDS Category Job Code: 31-0000/33-0000/35-0000/37-0000/Service Occupations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Light (up to 20 lbs.)

SALARY RANGE: The anticipated salary range is $70304 - $73000 per year. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is required to live in college-provided housing near campus.

Claremont McKenna College offers employee benefits that include health dental and vision plans; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; paid vacation sick and holiday time; retirement benefits; basic and voluntary life insurance; dependent tuition remission; ride-share incentives; and more.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: This position supervises 28 Student Resident Assistants and 2 Student Kitchen Managers

REPORTS TO: This position reports to the Assistant Dean for Residential Life

GROOMING AND APPEARANCE: Employees are expected to wear attire that is appropriate to the office or department in which they work.

BACKGROUND CHECK: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a full consumer background check. Employment is contingent on the satisfactory results of the aforementioned in addition to compliance with the requirements cited in this job description.

ADA/OSHA: This job description defines the essential or fundamental job duties of this position. It is assumed that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions generally defined within Title 1 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

DISCLAIMER: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Duties and responsibilities can change and develop over time; accordingly the College reviews job descriptions on a periodic basis and may make changes of business necessity.

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT: Employment with the College is at-will meaning that the terms of employment may be changed with or without notice with or without cause including but not limited to termination demotion promotion transfer compensation benefits duties and location of work. There is no agreement express or implied between the College and you for continuing or long-term employment. While the College has every hope that employment relationships will be mutually beneficial and rewarding employees and the College retain the right to terminate the employment relationship at will at any time with or without cause. The President is the only person who can modify or alter the at-will employment relationship.

Claremont McKenna College hires and promotes individuals on the basis of their qualifications consistent with applicable state and federal laws without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression pregnancy breastfeeding or related medical condition national origin ancestry citizenship age marital status physical disability mental disability medical condition genetic characteristic or information military and veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Inquiries may be directed to the Director for Human Resources 528 N. Mills Avenue Claremont California 91711-4015 . All applicants must complete and submit an online application to be considered for an open position.

Employment is contingent upon new employee providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or for aliens documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States applicants acceptability for positions requiring use of a college vehicle is contingent upon a driving record acceptable to the Colleges automobile liability insurance. Promotion from within is encouraged whenever qualified employees of Claremont McKenna College are available. Interested employees of the College are urged to contact the Office of Human Resources if qualified for any open position. Please do not contact departments directly.

Disability Accommodations

In compliance with applicable laws ensuring equal opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability CMC will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual (applicant or employee) with a disability if the disability affects the performance of essential job functions unless the accommodation results in an undue hardship for the College. Employment decisions are based on the merit and not an individuals disability.

An applicant or employee who requires an accommodation should contact the immediate supervisor and the Human Resources Office. If multiple accommodations are identified that do not pose an undue hardship for the College the selection of an accommodation will be at CMCs discretion. To request disability accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please contact Human Resources at or for assistance.