Assistant to Residence Director

Touro University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition exemption program

Paid time off

Memorable Friday early release

Job summary

Touro University in New York is seeking an Assistant to Residence Director to provide essential administrative and operational support to the Residence Director and to help run day-to-day activities in the residence hall.

You will assist with scheduling, correspondence, and documentation, acting as a key contact for students, parents, staff, and visitors, and helping ensure timely, organized administrative processes across residential housing.

Qualifications

• BA/BS preferred.
• Previous experience with general office administrative responsibilities and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good communication skills both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit departmental requisitions and track purchase orders.
• Track and maintain records of all departmental orders and supplies.
• Order office and residence hall supplies as needed.
• Draft, format, and distribute memos, flyers, letters, and general correspondence.
• Create and maintain student housing packets and review submissions for completeness.
• Serve as a welcoming point of contact for students, parents, staff, and visitors.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

Microsoft Office

Education

BA/BS preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Assistant to Residence Director

Job Locations: US-NY-New York

ID: 2026-13641

College: TUNY - Lander College for Women

Position Type: Full-Time

Schedule Shift: 9am-5:30pm Monday-Thursday, 9am-3pm Friday

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Travel: As needed

Category: Administration

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location : Country: US

Overview

The Assistant to the Resident Director at the Lander College for Women provides administrative and operational support to the Residence Director and contributes to the effective day-to-day functioning of the residence hall. The position supports the administration of residential operations, coordinates correspondence and documentation, assists with scheduling, and serves as a key point of contact for students, parents, staff, and visitors. The Assistant helps ensure that administrative processes are organized, timely, and responsive to the needs of the residential community.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Prepare and submit departmental requisitions; track purchase orders and follow up to resolve any ordering or payment issues.
• Track and maintain records of all departmental orders and supplies to ensure timely delivery and appropriate inventory levels.
• Order office and residence hall supplies as needed.
• Draft, format, and distribute memos, flyers, letters, and general correspondence on behalf of the Residence Director.
• Create and maintain student housing packets; review submissions for completeness and follow up regarding missing documentation.
• Serve as a welcoming point of contact for students, parents, staff, and visitors.
• Escort workers throughout the residence.
• Track and maintain training schedules and meetings for staff (eg, RA's, etc) and students.
• Assist with coordinating the move of students in and out of the dorm.
• Conduct apartment inspections following student move-out; document damages and report findings to the Residence Director.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• BA/BS preferred.
• Previous experience with general office administrative responsibilities and procedures.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good communication skills both oral and written.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook.

Maximum Salary

USD $55,000.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary

USD $44,000.00/Yr.

Benefits

• Full range of Health Plans
  • Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
• Dependent Care and Transit Programs
• Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability programs
• Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre‑tax contributions immediately following employment)
• Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
• Employee Assistance Program
• Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
• Generous Paid Time Off
  • Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday
  • Annual Holiday Schedule
• All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics. As an international institution with diverse and talented faculty and staff, we value an inclusive learning experience where students and employees come first.

  Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.

  Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Nicole Barnett, 202 West 43rd Street, 11th Floor, New York, New York, 10036, [e-mail] (646-565-6285) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at [e-mail] and 646-565-6000 x55330.