Associate Director, Residential Education

University of California, Riverside; California (MO); On-site; USD 69,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Riverside seeks an Associate Director of Residential Education to lead student learning within on-campus housing and guide the Live-In Residential Education team. The role shapes staff development and aligns programming with professional competencies and the campus mission.

The position involves designing a Residential Curriculum, applying student development theories to living-learning contexts, and participating in top-tier emergency response.

Qualifications

• Experience applying student development theory to on-campus housing.
• Ability to develop and assess residential learning outcomes.
• Strong leadership and staff development capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and direction to Residential Education staff and leaders.
• Research, develop, and implement a Residential Curriculum aligned with campus mission.

Job description

Associate Director, Residential Education

Priority Application Deadline: 10/17/2025

Overview

• Job ID 36398703
• Category Student Affairs and Advising
• Organization Student Affairs
• Department Residential Life VCSA Dept
• Location Main Campus - UCR
• Salary $68,500 - $121,900
• 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 Associate Director of Residential Education serves as a member of the departmental leadership team, specifically managing and overseeing the functions associated with student learning and development. Provides vision and direction to the Assistant Directors of Residential Education and the overall live-in Residential Education team. Ensures professional staff development and experience is aligned with professional association competencies and the departmental mission and vision. Research, develop, and implement a Residential Curriculum that compliments the UCR student experience. Experience applying student developmental theory to aspects of on-campus residential living; as to develop, implement, and assess residential learning outcomes and experiences. Serves in the top tier emergency response and responsibilities.The full salary range for the Associate Director of Residential Education position is $68,500 - $121,900 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $92,500 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.