Assistant Director of Residence Life

Everett Community College; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Everett Community College seeks an Assistant Director of Residence Life to manage daily operations and programming for student housing. This live-in, on-campus role supports a residential community and connects residents with services and support.

The position reports to the Director of Student Housing and requires on-campus residence with a full-time schedule. Compensation is $54,570 per year plus benefits, with on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of employment in student housing or one year in student life and activities.
• Experience supervising students such as Resident Assistants or work-study students.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations and maintain standards in assigned residence halls.
• Coordinate residence hall office services, mail, keys, access, orientations, and tours.
• Assist with housing applications, placement, assignments, billing, and maintenance.
• Coordinate quarterly room inspections, inventory, and move-in/move-out activities.
• Implement housing policies, procedures, and new residence hall services.
• Promote student rights, responsibilities, conduct expectations, and reporting.
• Respond to emergencies and urgent situations in on-call rotation.

Skills

CAS Standards

FERPA

Title IX

Microsoft Office

Google Apps

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Management skills

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor’s degree

One year housing or student life experience

Experience supervising students

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

The Assistant Director of Residence Life manages daily operations and programming for Everett Community College’s student housing. The position supports a residential community that promotes student development and connects residents with services and support.

TITLE: Assistant Director of Residence Life

SALARY: $54,570/year

WORKLOAD: Full-time, twelve (12) months per year

SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday, with on-call responsibilities

UNION: AFT-Exempt (Everett Local #6485)

DEPARTMENT: Student Housing

REPORTS TO: Director of Student Housing

POSITION NUMBER: 00011940

This live-in position requires on-campus residence and is not eligible for hybrid work, per Everett Community College’s Telework Policy.

Residence Hall Operations

• Coordinate daily operations and maintain standards in assigned residence halls.
• Coordinate residence hall office services, mail, keys, building access, orientations, and tours.
• Assist with housing applications, placement, assignments, billing, and maintenance.
• Coordinate quarterly room inspections, inventory, and move-in and move-out activities with the director.
• Implement Student Housing policies, procedures, and new residence hall services.

Resident Support and Community Development

• Coordinate the Residence Life program to support student development and community.
• Assess needs and interests with Resident Assistants and promote educational and recreational programs, events, and community initiatives.
• Promote student rights, responsibilities, conduct expectations, and conduct reporting.
• Identify residence community concerns and coordinate responses with the director.
• Provide resources and referrals for residents and student staff facing facilities issues, mediation, behavioral concerns, or personal matters.
• Respond to emergencies and urgent situations in the on-call administrator-in-charge rotation, following policies and procedures.

Staff Supervision and Training

• Recruit, select, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate Resident Assistants in partnership with the director.
• Provide ongoing leadership and development through regular staff and individual meetings.
• Train and supervise summer student staff in support of summer programming.
• Participate in workgroup training, advisory committees, and college events and programs; lead assigned training and events.

General Duties

• Support the goals and operations of the department, division, and College.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental operations and campus needs.

Required Education and Experience (or equivalent combination of)

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• One (1) year of employment in student housing or one (1) year of professional employment in student life and activities.
• Experience supervising students, such as Resident Assistants or work-study students.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of standards, laws, and regulations affecting housing and residence life, including CAS Standards, the Fair Housing Act, HEOA, FERPA, Title IX, student conduct, and due process.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft and Google applications.
• Experience demonstrating strong communication, organizational, and management skills.
• Experience demonstrating sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and ability backgrounds of community college students.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in student personnel, student affairs, recreation, human services, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success developing and implementing residence life programming, events, and activities.
• Experience working in community college housing and with a large international student population.
• Grant management experience.

Physical Requirements

Everett Community College follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:

• Ability to operate office equipment, including computers and telecommunication devices.
• Ability to observe, analyze, and interpret data from various sources.
• Ability to prepare and present detailed reports, both in written and audible formats.
• Ability to exchange information with others.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while performing routine tasks.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to navigate the environments, conditions, and hazards typical of this role.

Terms of Employment

• Exempt from civil service staff member with a year-to-year contract.
• Position is subject to Everett Community College policies and procedures.
• Performance will be evaluated annually.