Assistant Director, Residence Life

Lehigh University; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live on campus

Tuition benefits

Health coverage

Retirement contributions

Job summary

Lehigh University is seeking an Assistant Director of Residence Life for a live-in role that oversees a residential area and leads a dedicated team of Gryphon student staff. You will mentor student leaders and implement Lehigh's bLUeprint curriculum to foster inclusive, thriving communities.

Responsibilities include supervision, curriculum oversight, crisis response, budget stewardship, and participation in on-call duty rotations.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Higher Education/Student Affairs or equivalent
• 1–3 years related work experience
• Strong supervision and leadership in residential setting
• Sound judgment in crisis response and on-call situations
• Commitment to inclusive residential communities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and development to Gryphon student staff, including regular supervisory meetings and performance feedback
• Oversee implementation and refinement of educational and community development strategies (bLUeprint)
• Assess learning goals and outcomes of curriculum strategies with five foundations for student success; identify and support students with concerns
• Serve as an administrative hearing officer for Student Conduct and Community Expectations
• Manage area budget and participate in duty rotation to respond to crises
• Assist with recruitment, training, and development programs for Gryphons and address facilities concerns as needed

Skills

Supervision leadership

Student staff development

Crisis response

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Evening/weekend availability

Education

Master's degree in Higher Education/Student Affairs

1–3 years related experience

Job description

Lehigh University

Lehigh University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Lehigh University provides comprehensive benefits including partner benefits.

Assistant Director, Residence Life - Live In Position. Position Number: S86150

Join Lehigh University's dynamic Student Affairs team as an Assistant Director of Residence Life. As an Assistant Director you'll be a foundational component of the campus residential experience, directly managing a residential area and leading a passionate team of our student staff members. This live-in position offers a unique opportunity to mentor student leaders, implement an innovative residential curriculum, and create inclusive and supportive communities where students can thrive.

About the Opportunity

As one of six Assistant Directors in our Office of Residence Life, you'll oversee residential area operations and create environments where students thrive academically and personally. This role combines leadership, community programming, and student development in a supportive university setting.

Position Number: S86150

This position is a Grade: 7 - 40 with an approximate salary range of $42,000- $46,000 and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and development to a team of Gryphon student staff members, including facilitating regular supervisory meetings and monitoring performance to provide continuous feedback and development
• Oversee the implementation and refinement of a variety of educational and community development strategies to foster residents' continued engagement with bLUeprint, Lehigh's student life curriculum.
• Assess learning goals and outcomes of the curriculum strategies in tandem with bLUeprint's five foundations for student success
  Identify, support, and refer students who exhibit personal, social, academic and/or behavioral concerns in partnership with appropriate campus offices
• Serve as an administrative hearing officer in support of Student Conduct and Community Expectations processes
  Meet with students to resolve roommate conflicts and community living concerns through a restorative practices approach and respond as needed with community interventions
• Execute financial stewardship over assigned area budget
  Serve on the Assistant Director duty rotation with other Assistant Directors, responding to crises and engaging appropriate campus services as needed
• Assist with implementation of recruitment, selection, training, and development programs for Gryphons
  Evaluate condition of residential areas of oversight and work with campus partners to address facilities concerns in a timely manner
  Assist with other Residence Life and Student Affairs programs and services as needed in support of larger divisional commitments

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Higher Education/Student Affairs or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• One to three years of related work experience
• Strong supervision and leadership skills, specifically demonstrated experience supervising undergraduate or graduate student staff in a residential setting
• Sound judgement in crisis response and on-call situations
• Commitment to fostering inclusive residential communities consistent with Lehigh's values
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• A collaborative approach to working within a structured, team-based department
• Flexibility for evening and weekend responsibilities
• Willingness to live on campus

Why Choose Lehigh University?

Lehigh University provides an exceptional workplace where tradition meets innovation. Located in Pennsylvania's scenic Lehigh Valley, our campus offers easy access to New York City and Philadelphia while maintaining a tight-knit community atmosphere. We support our employees through comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment. Our Student Affairs division values creativity, inclusion, and student-centered approaches. You'll collaborate with passionate professionals dedicated to student success and personal growth.

Lehigh offers a strong benefits package that includes generous university contributions to retirement, comprehensive health coverage, and tuition benefits that extend to staff and eligible family members, resources that reflect the university's investment in the people who make campus life possible.

Special Considerations

• This is a live-in position and will work 48 out of 52 weeks per year, with four consecutive weeks off during the summer.
• The duties of this position do not allow for a remote work option - an active campus presence will be required, including evening and weekend hours when needed. The employee in this position will be required to live and work on-campus where they can be appropriately accessible to the Lehigh community.
• The fall semester start date is flexible based on the selected candidate's specific circumstance

Lehigh University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. We are committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse community and we seek qualified candidates to contribute to the university's mission.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact Lehigh's Accommodations Specialist.

Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification, education verification, national criminal background checks, motor vehicle checks, PATCH, FBI fingerprinting, Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position.