Assistant Director Residence Education/Community Development

RiseMe; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

University-paid life insurance

Retirement plans

Generous leave policies

Job summary

University of Iowa seeks an Assistant Director of Community Development to lead the REM residential curriculum and student learning initiatives across campus housing.

The role supervises hall coordinators and staff, oversees training, and supports on-call duties. Collaboration with Title IX, Academic Support, and other stakeholders is essential to advance student learning and well-being.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Three or more years of full-time housing administration or related program management in a college/university setting.
• One to three years of supervisory experience, including staff coaching and HR oversight.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience serving in an on-call duty rotation at the collegiate level.
• Ability to build teams and partnerships with campus stakeholders.
• Strong written and oral communication across diverse populations.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and assess the REM residential curriculum annually.
• Develop and execute staff training schedules (summer, winter, ongoing).
• Provide supervision for hall coordinators, graduate assistants, and student staff.
• Coordinate academic partnerships and student success initiatives.
• Oversee curriculum tracking and attendance software (e.g., Swipe).
• Develop assessment plans for REM outcomes with leadership.
• Collaborate with campus partners to deliver educational resources.
• Contribute to Residence Education leadership and committees.
• Participate in on-call rotation to support student and campus needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Supervisory

Problem solving

On-call

Team building

Administration

Conflict resolution

Education

Master's degree in Student Development

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Swipe

Curriculum tracking software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Specific Summary:

The Assistant Director of Community Development provides leadership for the University Housing & Dining residential curriculum (REM), shaping student learning, engagement, and success across campus housing. This role develops, administers, and assesses curriculum initiatives; and assists in the development and maintenance of student learning and success initiatives to ensure high‑quality educational experiences for residential students. The Assistant Director supervises hall coordinators, supports hall operations including supervision, facilities, and judicial processes. As a key member of the Residence Education team, his position may supervise academic initiatives graduate students when available and participate in the on‑call rotation to support student and campus needs.

Specific Job Duties and Tasks

• Lead the Residential Curriculum — Design, implement, and assess the annual REM educational plan, including Hawk Talks, programming materials, onboarding, and ongoing curriculum development.


• Oversee Training & Development — Develop and execute yearly training schedules for professional and student staff, including summer, winter, and ongoing in‑service workshops.


• Supervise Professional & Graduate Staff — Provide administrative supervision, performance evaluation, coaching, and HR oversight for hall coordinators, graduate assistants, and student staff.


• Manage Academic & Student Success Initiatives — Coordinate Excelling@Iowa training, academic partnerships, and additional learning initiatives that support student success.


• Serve as Departmental Administrator for Key Platforms — Oversee software used for curriculum tracking, community development, and attendance systems (e.g., Swipe).


• Lead Assessment & Data Reporting — Develop and implement assessment plans for REM outcomes in partnership with departmental leadership.


• Cultivate Campus Partnerships — Maintain regular collaboration with Title IX, Academic Support & Retention, and other DSL stakeholders to deliver educational resources and support student learning.


• Provide Leadership Within Residence Education — Serve on the Residence Education leadership team and represent the department on committees and workgroups.


• Respond to Student & Community Needs — Address inquiries, complaints, and conduct cases; participate in emergency response and central staff duty rotation.

About the Division of Student Life:

The Division of Student Life is comprised of staff that embrace new ideas and thoughts, works together to keep our students safe, and provides them with life-changing experiences. The Division of Student Life includes 15 departments that span from Recreational Services to the Office of Leadership, Service and Civic Engagement and everything in between. We believe in working together as one team to achieve our mission: fostering student success by creating and promoting educationally purposeful services and activities within and beyond the classroom.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Master’s degree in Student Development, Counseling, Higher Education Administration, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.


• Three or more years full-time experience in housing administration or management experience in cultural, educational and development program planning in a college or University setting.


• One to three years supervisory experience, including student and/or secretarial staff.


• Exceptional administrative skills, including a proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously to establish priorities, accomplish goals and meet deadlines.


• Excellent problem-solving skills, including experience analyzing and resolving conflict, successfully navigating group dynamics, and effectively building teams.


• Experience serving in an on-call duty rotation at the collegiate level.


• Strong record of building teams and partnerships with colleagues and key campus stakeholder groups.


• Excellent written and oral communication, public speaking and organizational skills.


• Demonstrated experience with strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and oral, in working with all populations of students and staff.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience developing and implementing student staff training models.


• Experience working with residential curriculum or other community development models.


• Supervisory experience of professional live-in staff or graduate students.

Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, here your work directly impacts education, research, and student success.

• Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies.


• Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists.


• Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.