Assistant Director of Residence Life - TP141941

University of California San Diego; California; On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-campus housing

Meal plan provided

Job summary

UC San Diego’s Temporary Employment Services is seeking an Assistant Director of Residence Life for a long-term temporary assignment. This live-in role requires residing in university-provided housing on UC San Diego’s main campus in La Jolla and offers leadership over residential programs and student staff.

You will supervise Resident Advisors, coordinate programming, advise student leaders, manage conduct matters, and collaborate with campus partners to promote a safe, inclusive

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of student advising and counseling techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of Student Affairs / Student Life practices and principles.
• Ability to manage a broad range of student services within the residential life community and knowledgeable of university services and resources.
• Ability to apply department principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate residential life operations and promote a safe, inclusive living-learning environment.
• Lead recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of Resident Advisors (RAs) and other student staff.
• Advise and mentor student leaders and residential programming groups in developing educational, social, and community-building programs.
• Manage student conduct matters within the residential community and document findings.
• Provide student advising, conflict resolution, mediation, and crisis intervention, coordinating with campus partners and emergency services.
• Assist with residential programming budgets and program assessment.
• Collaborate with campus departments to support daily operations, safety, and effective management of residential facilities.
• Participate in campus-wide initiatives and other residential life activities.

Skills

Student advising

Counseling techniques

Student affairs knowledge

Risk assessment

Job description

Payroll Title:

Department: TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

Hiring Pay Scale: $29.47 / hour

Worksite: Campus

Appointment Type: Temp

Appointment Percent: 100%

Union: Uncovered

Total Openings: 1

Work Schedule: Days, 8 hrs/day, Mon - Fri

#TP141941 Assistant Director of Residence Life

Filing Deadline: Fri 11/13/2026

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

DESCRIPTION

UC San Diego’s Temporary Employment Services department is pleased to announce a unique, long-term temporary opportunity for an Assistant Director of Residence Life. This live-in position requires the selected candidate to reside in university-provided housing on UC San Diego’s main campus in La Jolla and offers an opportunity for an experienced student services professional to help shape the residential student experience through community development, student leadership, and the promotion of a safe and supportive living-learning environment.

The Assistant Director of Residence Life plays a key role in the administration of residential programs, supervision and development of student staff, and delivery of educational and community-building initiatives. The position also provides student advising, conduct resolution, conflict mediation, and crisis intervention, working collaboratively with campus partners to support student well-being and success.

• Coordinate residential life operations, including developing and implementing policies, procedures, and practices that promote a safe, secure, and inclusive living-learning environment.
• Lead the recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of Resident Advisors (RAs) and other student staff, providing ongoing guidance, work direction, and professional development.
• Advise and mentor student leaders and residential programming groups in developing and implementing educational, social, and community-building programs that support student engagement, leadership development, and the university’s Principles of Community.
• Manage student conduct matters within the residential community, including reviewing cases, interviewing involved parties, interpreting university policies and applicable regulations, documenting findings, and recommending appropriate outcomes.
• Provide student advising, conflict resolution, mediation, and crisis intervention. Assess student needs, respond to sensitive and complex situations, coordinate with appropriate campus partners and emergency services, and facilitate referrals and follow-up support.
• Assist with residential programming budgets, program assessment, and the evaluation of initiatives to address the needs of diverse student populations.
• Collaborate with campus departments and service providers to support the daily operations, safety, and effective management of residential facilities and the student experience.
• Participate in campus-wide initiatives, committees, student programs, and other residential life activities as assigned.

Additional Position Details:

• Anticipated duration: 11 months

• Compensation: $29.47 per hour, including paid holidays and vacation/sick leave. Full medical insurance is also available.

• Housing and meals: Free on-campus housing and meal plan provided.

• Location: Live and work on-site at UC San Diego's main campus in La Jolla. Must reside in university-provided campus housing.

• Regular work schedule: Mon - Fri, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. Flexibility is required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• On-call responsibilities: Must be available for on-call emergency response, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Department Overview:

The residential life program supports undergraduate students through a variety of living-learning environments designed to enhance the college experience, encourage student engagement, and foster personal, academic, and social development. The team oversees residential programs and services serving a large and diverse student population across multiple residential communities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Thorough knowledge of student advising and counseling techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of Student Affairs / Student Life practices and principles.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a broad range of student services within the residential life community and knowledgeable of university services and resources.
• Ability to apply department principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences.
• Ability to apply professional approaches and develop original ideas to solve problems and organize programs and projects.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must live on campus in university-provided housing.
• Must be available for on-call emergency response including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Regular working hours; Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. Must be available to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Attendance at new student and parent orientations, Move-in & Move-out, the annual Leadership Retreat, the Sun God Festival, Family Day, Transfer Admit Day and other campus-based programs as assigned is mandatory.
• Background check required.
• Campus Security Authority (CSA) Responsibilities: This position has been identified as a Campus Security Authority pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), and requires immediate reporting of Clery Act crimes occurring on Clery Act geography to the UC San Diego Police Department (UCPD). It is the responsibility of the CSA to ensure that they obtain proper training in order to fulfill their reporting responsibilities as required by the Clery Act and University policy, and to complete and submit the required reports to the UC San Diego Police Department without delay.
• Mandated Reporter: This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter pursuant to the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and requires immediate reporting of physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, or neglect of anyone under the age of 18. It is the responsibility of the Mandated Reporter to ensure that they obtain proper training in order to fulfill their reporting responsibilities as required by the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and University policy, and to complete and submit the required reports to the UC San Diego Police Department without delay.
• Responsible Employee: This position has been identified as a Responsible Employee pursuant to the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and requires immediate reporting of discrimination on the basis of sex (including, but not limited to, sexual harassment and sexual violence) in education programs or activities. It is the responsibility of the Responsible Employee to ensure that they obtain proper training in order to fulfill their reporting responsibilities as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and to complete and submit the required reports to the UC San Diego Title IX Coordinator without delay.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: Unclassified - No data available (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: Unclassified - No data available

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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