Hybrid Assistant Director of Residence Life bei Ursinus College

The Assistant Director of Residence Life (ADRL) is a full-time, live-in professional staff member. Three ADRLs share responsibility for the comprehensive management of the residential program. This role focuses on cultivating the ADRL’s assigned residential community, supervising student staff, and serving as project manager for large-scale departmental initiatives.

Specific Responsibilities:                                                                                                            

• Oversee a residential community of approximately 500 upper-class students across 22 houses, fostering an inclusive, engaging, and supportive living environment.
• Recruit, train, and supervise a staff of 15–16 Resident Advisors, including one Senior Resident Advisor
• Design and implement an educational area plan aligned with the principles of APEX to promote student growth and engagement.
• Collaborate with faculty and campus partners to enhance student support services and expand educational opportunities within the residential community.
• Participate in the campus life staff on-call duty rotation, responding to emergencies and critical incidents.
• Serve as a conduct hearing officer (when needed), adjudicating cases and upholding community standards
• Address resident concerns and coordinate individualized support plans to promote student well-being and success.
• Assist with housing lottery and room assignment processes 
• Act as a role model, fostering positive relationships and leadership development among students.
• Liaise with Campus Life partners, Facilities, Campus Safety, and other stakeholders to advocate for a high-quality residential experience.
• Serve as a member of a departmental and/or unit committee 
• Serve as co-instructor for current (and any future reiterations) of the credit- bearing Resident Advisor class
• Lead departmental initiatives as project manager for one or more of the following areas: Hall/House opening and closing processes, key room management, RA recruitment and selection, and training, housing lottery and selection, and summer program coordination (inclusive of Summer RA supervision)

Qualifications:                                                                                                                                 

• Master’s degree in Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or a related field
• Minimum of two years of full-time residence life experience
• Student staff supervision experience (preferred)
• Experience in budget management
• Experience with StarRez or other student housing management platforms (preferred)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Understanding of residential liberal arts education
• Basic counseling skills

Other Duties:                                                                                                                                   

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
• Job responsibilities and activities may be modified or changed at any time with or without notice. Job descriptions will be audited periodically by the Ursinus Human Resources department to ensure they are up-to-date and reflect the essential responsibilities and duties of the job.

Ursinus EEO Statement:                                                                                                              

Ursinus is an EEO employer. Ursinus College does not discriminate on grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or other classification protected by applicable law in the administration of any of its educational programs or activities or with respect to employment.

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