Assistant Director, Residence Life - Student Success Leader

Iowa State University; Ames, Northern (IA, KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

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