Resident Life Leader: Assistant Director (On-Campus Housing)

Colgate University; Village of Hamilton (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room and partial board included

Job summary

Colgate University in Hamilton, NY seeks an Assistant Director for Residential Life to lead junior and senior housing, oversee theme houses, and foster a vibrant, student-centered residential experience.

The role requires a master's degree in higher education (or related field) and experience with housing operations, staff supervision, and crisis management. Live-on-campus with some evening/weekend duties is expected.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of student development theory and practice.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and staff.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to develop and assess strategies to enhance the junior/senior residential experience.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate student staff; lead meetings and development.
• Oversee housing operations, assignments, waitlists, and related records using housing software.

Skills

Student development theory

Staff supervision

Crisis management

Communication

Education

Master's degree in higher education

Tools

StarRez

Job description

Colgate University in Hamilton, NY seeks an Assistant Director for Residential Life to lead junior and senior housing, oversee theme houses, and foster a vibrant, student-centered residential experience.

The role requires a master's degree in higher education (or related field) and experience with housing operations, staff supervision, and crisis management. Live-on-campus with some evening/weekend duties is expected.