Live-In Assistant Director, Residence Life

University of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-round on-campus housing

Free meal plan

Tuition waivers for employee and/or affi

Retirement options

Job summary

The University of Alaska Anchorage seeks a dedicated Assistant Director of Residence Life to provide leadership for residential student staff, programming, and daily operations. This live-in, master’s degree–level professional will supervise staff, coordinate events, and oversee assessment initiatives and the Residential Curriculum.

The role requires residence in an on-campus apartment and offers year-round housing plus a full meal plan, along with a competitive benefits package as part of UA’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and four years of progressively responsible relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in residence life, student affairs, staff supervision, and residential community management.
• Strong knowledge of student development and residential education practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for residential student staff, community engagement, and daily departmental operations.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate staff while supporting student success and well-being.
• Coordinate residential programming, staff training, student conduct processes, and Residential Curriculum development.
• Oversee administrative and budgetary responsibilities and collaborate with university partners.
• Promote safe, well-maintained residential facilities and participate in the Residential Care Team.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Student development

Crisis response

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The University of Alaska Anchorage seeks a dedicated Assistant Director of Residence Life to provide leadership for residential student staff, programming, and daily operations. This live-in, master’s degree–level professional will supervise staff, coordinate events, and oversee assessment initiatives and the Residential Curriculum.

The role requires residence in an on-campus apartment and offers year-round housing plus a full meal plan, along with a competitive benefits package as part of UA’s