Assistant Director of Residence Life for Programming and Leadership

The Assistant Director of Residence Life for Programming and Leadership is a full-time live-in professional staff member responsible for supporting student success and retention through residential programming staff leadership and daily residence hall operations. This position supervises professional Residence Directors oversees student leadership development and engagement initiatives ensures safe and well-managed living environments and serves as a key resource for students families and campus partners. The Assistant Director plays a critical role in fostering inclusive educational and supportive residential communities while upholding university policies and responding to student needs.

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in Residence Life Housing or a closely related higher education setting
• Demonstrated experience developing implementing and assessing programs and events that support student engagement retention or leadership development
• Demonstrated cultural competency including experience working effectively with communities of color and diverse student populations
• Experience serving as an advisor to a student organization
• Experience with student conduct processes crisis response or on-call responsibilities
• Strong organizational written and verbal communication skills

• Masters degree in Higher Education Administration Student Affairs Counseling or a closely related field
• Demonstrated experience supervising graduate-level or professional staff
• Native or near-native fluency in Spanish with the ability to communicate effectively with students families and campus partners
• Experience working with or advising residence hall governance student leadership councils or similar residential organizations

Applications & resumes will be accepted until the position is filled however; to ensure full consideration application materials should be received no later than the end of day on June 30 2026.

The starting salary for this position is $54983.00 based on the SCUPA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

This position may be eligible for a flexible hybrid work arrangement permitting a combination of on-site and remote work subject to applicable organizational policies operational requirements and supervisory approval.

All applications for this position must be submitted via our online application/resume system ONLY. Please do not fax mail or e-mail any documentation.

A successful interview reference checks background clearances (PA Criminal Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance) and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions.

The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.

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