Assistant Director of Residential Education

University of California, Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Riverside invites applications for the Assistant Director of Residential Education on the Main Campus. The role leads residential life programs, supports student success, and ensures a safe, inclusive living environment for a diverse campus community.

The position reports to the Student Affairs division and requires strong leadership, crisis response capabilities, and the ability to coordinate with staff and students while maintaining visible office hours and

Qualifications

• Applicants must have current work authorization; no sponsorship for employment visa.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate residential functions for students and staff, ensuring a positive living environment.
• Supervise professional staff and indirectly supervise para‑professional staff.
• Handle administrative tasks, including purchasing, conduct review, scheduling, and implementing initiatives that promote community.
• Assist in development and training of career and student staff.
• Provide crisis response and participate in on‑call duty rotation.
• Create an inclusive community that respects diversity and promotes respectful interactions.
• Assess student needs and collaborate with department to provide effective responses.
• Maintain regular office hours, visibility to campus community, and provide evening and weekend support as required.

Job description

Assistant Director of Residential Education

Job ID 34464695. Category: Student Affairs and Advising. Organization: Student Affairs. Department: Residential Life VCSA Dept. Location: Main Campus – UCR. Salary: $61,000 – $106,800 per year (expected up to $75,000). Application deadline is open until filled. Current work authorization required; no visa sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate residential functions for students and staff, ensuring a positive living environment.
• Supervise professional staff and indirectly supervise para‑professional staff.
• Handle administrative tasks, including purchasing, conduct review, scheduling, and implementing initiatives that promote community.
• Assist in development and training of career and student staff.
• Provide crisis response and participate in on‑call duty rotation.
• Create an inclusive community that respects diversity and promotes respectful interactions.
• Assess student needs and collaborate with department to provide effective responses.
• Maintain regular office hours, visibility to campus community, and provide evening and weekend support as required.

Qualifications:

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. No sponsorship of employment visa is available.