Assistant Director of Residence Life for Programming and Leadership

Kutztown University PASSHE•Kutztown, PA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Residence Life for Programming and Leadership is a full-time, live-in professional staff member responsible for supporting student success and retention through residential programming, staff leadership, and daily residence hall operations. This position supervises professional Residence Directors, oversees student leadership development and engagement initiatives, ensures safe and well-managed living environments, and serves as a key resource for students, families, and campus partners. The Assistant Director plays a critical role in fostering inclusive, educational, and supportive residential communities while upholding university policies and responding to student needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in Residence Life, Housing, or a closely related higher education setting
Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and assessing programs and events that support student engagement, retention, or leadership development
Demonstrated cultural competency, including experience working effectively with communities of color and diverse student populations
Experience serving as an advisor to a student organization
Experience with student conduct processes, crisis response, or on-call responsibilities
Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling, or a closely related field
Demonstrated experience supervising graduate-level or professional staff
Native or near-native fluency in Spanish, with the ability to communicate effectively with students, families, and campus partners
Experience working with or advising residence hall governance, student leadership councils, or similar residential organizations

Responsibilities

Support student success and retention through residential programming, staff leadership, and daily residence hall operations.
Supervise professional Residence Directors.
Oversee student leadership development and engagement initiatives.
Ensure safe and well-managed living environments.
Serve as a key resource for students, families, and campus partners.
Foster inclusive, educational, and supportive residential communities.
Uphold university policies and respond to student needs.