Senior Associate Director

Texas A&M University; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

Texas A&M University seeks a Senior Associate Director of Residence Life to provide strategic leadership for the on‑campus residential experience for about 9,000–9,500 students. This role supervises two Associate Directors and collaborates with multiple departments to ensure a safe, supportive living environment.

The position requires extensive university housing experience, senior leadership ability, and occasional after‑hours responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; nine years in Student Affairs or housing.
• Master’s degree preferred; leadership/management experience.
• Experience with live‑in staff operations and large public university.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight for the residential experience of about 9,500 on‑campus students.
• Lead cross‑functional collaboration for move‑in/out, emergencies, and summer conferences.
• Develop planning, budgeting, policy development, and performance measurement to enhance student living.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Diversity awareness

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Database applications

Job description

Job Description

Senior Associate Director Agency Texas A&M University Department Residence Life And Housing

Proposed Minimum Salary: $11,083.34 monthly

Job Location: College Station, Texas

Job Type: Staff

Who We Are

The Department of Residence Life is housed within the Division of Student Affairs. It is comprised of 60+ full-time staff and over 500 total staff members. We offer a fast paced, student centric and academically focused environment where each staff member has the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of residential students.

What We Want

The Senior Associate Director of Residence Life provides strategic leadership and oversight for the on-campus residential experience of approximately 9,000 students at Texas A&M University. Reporting to the Director of Residence Life, this senior leadership role manages Residential Living and Residential Engagement and Support operations, including community management, student leadership programs, conduct and case management, emergency response, and summer conferences. The position directly supervises two Associate Directors, collaborates to enhance student success and well‑being, and ensures a safe, supportive, and engaging living environment for residents. This full‑time role requires extensive university housing experience, leadership expertise, and occasional evening, weekend, and emergency response responsibilities.

Salary: $133,000/annually

Responsibilities

• SUPERVISION Provides strategic oversight for the residential experience of approximately 9,500 on‑campus students, directing senior staff responsible for residence hall and apartment operations, personnel management, student development initiatives, policy implementation, conduct processes, emergency response, and student support services.
• COORDINATION Leads cross‑functional collaboration and large‑scale operational initiatives, including move‑in/move‑out programs, emergency response efforts, summer conference operations, and partnerships with university departments. Develops strategic plans, fosters organizational effectiveness, and promotes a culture of teamwork, communication, and collaboration.
• STRATEGIC Supports departmental leadership through strategic planning, budgeting, policy development, compliance oversight, assessment, and performance measurement. Drives innovation through research, benchmarking, and the implementation of initiatives designed to enhance the residential student experience while providing data‑driven recommendations and analysis.
• LEADERSHIP Serves as a key member of the departmental leadership team, representing Residence Life across university, state, and national forums. Provides guidance to students, families, faculty, and staff, oversees student engagement strategies, supports crisis and emergency management efforts, and contributes to institutional committees and special initiatives.
• SPECIAL PROJECTS Manages special projects and operational priorities as assigned, while providing responsive support for departmental needs, including after‑hours and emergency situations, to ensure continuity of services and successful department operations.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Nine years of experience in Student Affairs or student housing.

Preferred Education and Experience

Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel or related or post‑graduate work leading to Ph.D. Nine years of progressively responsible management, administrative, or operational experience in Student Affairs or student housing. At least five years of supervisory experience. Experience working at a large public University. Significant experience working with student engagement and/or student behavior. Direct experience working with live‑in staff operations focused on college student housing. Experience as a senior level housing administrator.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to work with individuals from varied backgrounds.
• Proven oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good understanding of student development theory, housing software applications, budgeting, administration and facilities management in a university setting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience working with student success, leadership, or support initiatives.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long‑term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12‑15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees.

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.