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Assistant Director of Residence Life
Job Location:
Job Location:
Cedar Rapids, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
13 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
10 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Assistant Director of Residence Life
Coe College seeks qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Director of Residence Life. The Assistant Director is a full-time live-in professional staff member in Residence Life primarily responsible for students living on campus and positively impacting their overall experience at the College. Provides programming to meet the unique needs and challenges of these residents that aligns with Residence Life goals. Assumes joint responsibility for the administration and quality of the Residence Life program with the other Assistant Director and Director of Residence Life which includes RA selection/training/supervision assessment and facilities management. Serves as a front-line responder in campus emergencies that may require working non-traditional hours. Thispositionsupervises 15-20 RAs with oversight of multiple residential living spaces.
Work Schedule: 12 months per year live-on campus on call every 4 weeks.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Student Staff Supervision
- Selection supervision development and evaluation of 15-20 student staff members.
- Advising and Counseling
- Advise and mentor individual students and respond to crises.
- Programming and Educational Development
- Provide programming for returning residents that meets their needs and that contributes to their retention at the College.
- Commitment to the Coe College Mission and Expectations of the Student Life Department
Qualifications:
- Masters degree preferred; Bachelors degree required.
- Education or experience in housing residence life or student life.
- Proficiency in written and oral communication.
- Strong computer skills including spreadsheet/database and word processing.
- Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States as we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
- Successful completion of a background and driver check in accordance with Coe College policy.
Knowledge Skills and Competencies:
PositionSpecific:
- Candidates should display a commitment to community development and programming.
- Demonstrated commitment to inclusion multiculturalism and social justice issues.
- Demonstrated effective supervisory experience and strong organizational skills.
- Sound judgment and decision making with empathy sensitivity and flexibility in dealing with student problems and situations.
- Willingness to work with a team and accept various levels of responsibility.
Coe Competencies:
- Dedication to the educational mission of a private residential liberal arts college.
- Every Coe employee shares one mission: to recruit retain and prepare students for a lifetime of personal and professional success.
- Ability to maintain positive relationships in a collaborative and diverse team atmosphere.
- Commitment to excellent customer and/or student service.
- Demonstrated ethical and responsible decision-making.
- Consistent attendance and accountability necessary to meetpositionobjectives.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
- Ability to navigate residential buildings on campus including stairs.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to occasionally drive students to off-campus sites.
- Typical office setting stationary for several hours at a time.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of thisposition.
Coe is committed to fostering a multicultural environment and encourages applications from individuals who will help fulfill that goal. We value the input of multiple viewpoints and diverse perspectives and aim to create an academic community that is rich with cultural social and intellectual diversity. Coe College is an equal opportunity employer.
Required Experience:
Director
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