Assistant Director, Residential Education

University of California, Riverside; Riverside, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Riverside invites applications for an Assistant Director of Residential Education at the Main Campus. You will oversee residential programs, supervise professional and para-professional staff, and manage budgets and initiatives that foster a positive living environment.

The role requires crisis response participation, collaboration with Student Affairs, and regular office hours with some evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manage residential operations and staff supervision to ensure a safe, inclusive living environment.
• Provide crisis response through on-call duty rotation and collaborate with Student Affairs staff.
• Acknowledge diversity and promote a sense of community within residential communities.

Job description

Priority Application Deadline: 10/17/2025

Overview

Job ID 36399798

Category Student Affairs and Advising

Organization Student Affairs

Department Residential Life VCSA Dept

Location Main Campus - UCR

Salary $62,900 - $110,100

Date Posted October 3, 2025

Application Deadline Open Until Filled

Schedule 8AM - 5PM

Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)

Level of Supervision Direction

Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff

Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No

Position Information

The Assistant Director of Residential Education will manage and coordinate the residential functions associated with the residential experience for students and staff. Utilizing a team approach (through the direct supervision of professional staff and indirect supervision of para-professional staff) and exercising sound judgment to facilitate a positive living environment within residential communities. Manage administrative tasks associated with the residential area, including but not limited to purchasing, conduct review, and scheduling as well as, implementation of initiatives that promote a sense of community in the residential area. Assist with the development and training of career and student staff. Provide crisis response through participation in on-call duty rotation. Acknowledge the diversity of the student body, to work proactively toward creating a community atmosphere in which people respect each other's rights, properties, and sensitivities. Identify and articulate student needs and issues within a developmental framework and collaborate with others in the department to provide an effective departmental/institutional response to those needs and issues. Regular office hours are required and visibility to the campus community and student body is important. Some evening and weekend work is required.

The full salary range for the Assistant Director of Residential Education is $62,900.00 - $110,100.00 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $75,000.00 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.