Associate Director, Residence Life

American University

Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Base: $68,000.00 annually; bonus/equity: not speci...
Hybrid
Live-on position required
Supervise 3-5 professional staff members
Manage 4,400 student residence population
The Associate Director manages a coeducational residence life operation housing approximately 4,400 students while supervising professional staff

Job Summary

  • The Associate Director manages a coeducational residence life operation housing approximately 4,400 students while supervising professional staff.
  • This role requires live-on status and extreme flexibility for after-hours and weekend emergency response coverage.
  • The position offers an annual salary of $68,000 plus housing within a competitive benefits package.

Matching Summary

The Associate Director manages a coeducational residence life operation housing approximately 4,400 students while supervising professional staff.

Salary

Base: $68,000.00 annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Plus housing and competitive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Live-on position required
  • Supervise 3-5 professional staff members
  • Manage 4,400 student residence population
  • After-hours emergency response availability
  • Develop residential curriculum models
  • Conduct case management and adjudication

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with campus crisis management
  • Collaborative leadership in student affairs
  • Background in holistic wellness programming
  • Strong assessment and data analysis skills

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in Student Personnel Administration or related field
  • 4 to 6 years of relevant experience
  • Minimum 4 years post-master's professional residence hall experience
  • Experience with campus crisis management and on-call coverage

Work Rights

Must work from DC, Maryland, or Virginia or on-site at university

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