Assistant Director of Residence Life

Life Pacific University; San Dimas (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Pacific University is seeking an Assistant Director of Residence Life to enhance student development within a Christian context. This live-in role focuses on leading residence life staff, supporting students' academic and personal growth, and participating in departmental initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess relevant experience and a vibrant Christian faith, ensuring alignment with the University’s mission.

Qualifications

• Experience in residence life or student development required.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Vibrant Biblical Christian faith consistent with the University’s Statement of Faith.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor female residence life staff.
• Develop programs to enhance student experience.
• Provide holistic support and crisis intervention.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in student affairs or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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DEPARTMENT: Student Life / STATUS: Part-Time / CLASSIFICATION: Manager 2 / DATE LAST UPDATED: May 2025

PURPOSE

The Assistant Director of Residence Life (ADRL), reporting to the Director of Residence Life and Student Success, will help to provide a rich community that partners with residents’ in their academic success, personal development, social connection, and spiritual growth. The ADRL will serve as the primary point of supervision, support, and care for all female resident assistants and female campus residents. As a member of the Office of Student Life, the ADRL will also provide support for activities and services that advance department-wide goals. This live-in position will participate in an on-call rotation and be expected to provide emergency and/or crisis intervention as needed and should expect to be involved in programs and events that may occur during nights and weekends.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provide leadership, support, mentoring, and accountability to the female residence life staff (RA’s) through effective programming, staff development, supervision, and evaluation.
• Provide a positive student experience through the development of hall tradition, programming (Macro and Micro level), and assessment.
• Assist in all functions of student housing, including the housing selection process, new student assignments, check-in/check-out procedures, summer housing, etc.
• Provide holistic care and support for all male campus residents, contributing to their safety, growth, and success.
• Regularly evaluate facility safety, condition, and cleanliness; submit maintenance work orders for building repairs and upgrades.
• Serves as a Student Success Coach for first year students
• Regularly monitor and respond to referrals and is an active member of the Student Care Team
• Maintain high levels of availability as a live-in campus presence, including participation in an on-call rotation.
• Monitor and report violations of university policies to the Director of Residence Life and Dean of Students. Participate in theadjudication process as needed.
• Be prepared to assist in crisis intervention situations and to offer support and follow up with students.
• Support the Title IX process as an investigator (training may be obtained upon hire).
• Provide assistance and support for activities and services that advance the goals of the Office of Student Development.
• Participate in relevant committees, departmental and campus-wide meetings.
• Model caring relationships with students through personal interaction and as an effective role model of a Christian life.
• Actively integrate Christian faith into professional practice.
• Participate in professional development opportunities, including membership in relevant associations, attendance at annual conferences and training institutes, and frequent reading of emerging literature within the field.
• All other duties as assigned by either the Director of Residence Life, Dean of Students, or Vice President of Student Life.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A vibrant and authenticBiblical Christian faith and worldview consistent with the University’s Statement of faith which all employees are required to sign.
• Bachelor’s degree and previous experience in residence life, student development, or a similar field required.
• Two or more years of experienceserving students in higher ed.
• A master’s degree in student affairs, counseling, ministry, or a related field and previous supervisory experience, preferably in an educational context, are highly desired.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Professional judgment and discernment, integrity, diplomacy and conflict resolution skills. Must possess the ability to develop strong working relationships across the university.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills and computer proficiency including Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Must be willing to live on-campus, maintain high levels of availability that include nights and weekends, fully support LPU statements of faith and mission, and adhere to our code of conduct.

This job description does not contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee and is subject to revision when necessary.

Candidates must be Christian believers holding a Pentecostal/charismatic perspective and will be required to adhere to the University’s statement of faith and mission.

No person shall be denied employment at Life Pacific University on the basis of gender, race or ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification, except as may be permitted by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Higher Education

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