Associate Director, Residence Life

American University

Washington, DC, US
Base: $68,000.00 annually; bonus/equity: not speci...
Hybrid (on campus 3-4 days/week)
Live-on position required
Supervise 3-5 professional staff
Master's degree in student personnel administration
American University is seeking an Associate Director for Residence Life to oversee the management of a coeducational residence life operation housing approximately 4,400 students. The role requires significant experience in residence hall administration and crisis management, alongside strong leadership and program development skills

Job Summary

  • The Associate Director manages a coeducational residence life operation housing approximately 4,400 students while directly supervising 3-5 professional staff members.
  • This live-on role requires extreme flexibility for after-hours emergency response, weekend availability, and participation in campus-wide events like Move-In and Commencement.
  • The position offers an annual salary of $68,000 plus housing within a competitive benefits package at American University.

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American University is seeking an Associate Director for Residence Life to oversee the management of a coeducational residence life operation housing approximately 4,400 students. The role requires significant experience in residence hall administration and crisis management, alongside strong leadership and program development skills.

Salary

Base: $68,000.00 annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Housing included plus competitive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Live-on position required
  • Supervise 3-5 professional staff
  • Master's degree in Student Personnel Administration
  • 4 years post-master's residence hall experience
  • Crisis management and on-call coverage
  • Hybrid work modality with 3-4 days on campus

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with residential curricula development
  • Collaboration with faculty in out-of-classroom settings
  • Previous supervision of graduate or full-time staff
  • Interest in holistic wellness programming

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree required
  • 4-6 years relevant experience
  • Minimum 4 years post-master's residence hall experience
  • Experience with campus crisis management
  • On-campus living requirement

Work Rights

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