Assistant Director, Residence Life - Student Success Leader

Iowa State University

Ames, Northern (IA, KY)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 95,000

Full time

10 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits
Work Flexibility
Onsite childcare
Retirement plan

Job summary

Iowa State University is seeking an Assistant Director of Residence Life in Ames to provide strategic oversight of residential communities and support student success and wellbeing. This leadership role includes guiding staff, shaping programs, and promoting belonging in a vibrant living-learning environment.

The position emphasizes staff supervision, program development, and data-driven assessment to continually improve housing operations, occupancy management, and student engagement across

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or related field.
  • At least 2 years of related experience in residence life or housing.
  • Experience supervising professional staff and leading teams.
  • Proven ability to use assessment data to drive improvements.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise staff including hall/apartment directors and develop their professional growth.
  • Oversee occupancy management, summer and break housing programs.
  • Collaborate with campus partners to administer communities effectively.
  • Address student concerns and crises with data-informed problem solving.

Skills

Staff supervision
Team leadership
Data-informed decision making

Education

Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or related field

Job description

Iowa State University is seeking an Assistant Director of Residence Life in Ames to provide strategic oversight of residential communities and support student success and wellbeing. This leadership role includes guiding staff, shaping programs, and promoting belonging in a vibrant living-learning environment.

The position emphasizes staff supervision, program development, and data-driven assessment to continually improve housing operations, occupancy management, and student engagement across

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