Live-In Assistant Director, Residence Life

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus housing

Meal plan provided

Full medical insurance

Job summary

UC San Diego's Temporary Employment Services invites applications for an Assistant Director of Residence Life in a long-term temporary role. This live-in position requires residing in university housing on the La Jolla campus and offers a meaningful opportunity to shape the residential student experience.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, advising students, managing conduct, and collaborating with campus partners to promote safety, inclusion, and student success.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of student advising and counseling techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of Student Affairs / Student Life practices and principles.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a broad range of student services within the residential life community and knowledgeable of university services and resources.
• Ability to apply department principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences.
• Ability to apply professional approaches and develop original ideas to solve problems and organize programs and projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate residential life operations, including developing and implementing policies, procedures, and practices that promote a safe, secure, and inclusive living-learning environment.
• Lead the recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of Resident Advisors (RAs) and other student staff, providing ongoing guidance, work direction, and professional development.
• Advise and mentor student leaders and residential programming groups in developing and implementing educational, social, and community-building programs that support student engagement, leadership development, and the university's Principles of Community.
• Manage student conduct matters within the residential community, including reviewing cases, interviewing involved parties, interpreting university policies and applicable regulations, documenting findings, and recommending appropriate outcomes.
• Provide student advising, conflict resolution, mediation, and crisis intervention. Assess student needs, respond to sensitive and complex situations, coordinate with appropriate campus partners and emergency services, and facilitate referrals and follow-up support.
• Assist with residential programming budgets, program assessment, and the evaluation of initiatives to address the needs of diverse student populations.
• Collaborate with campus departments and service providers to support the daily operations, safety, and effective management of residential facilities and the student experience.
• Participate in campus-wide initiatives, committees, student programs, and other residential life activities as assigned.

Job description

UC San Diego's Temporary Employment Services invites applications for an Assistant Director of Residence Life in a long-term temporary role. This live-in position requires residing in university housing on the La Jolla campus and offers a meaningful opportunity to shape the residential student experience.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, advising students, managing conduct, and collaborating with campus partners to promote safety, inclusion, and student success.