Assistant Director of Residence Life

Everett Community College • Everett Community College, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Residence Life manages daily operations and programming for Everett Community College student housing. This live-in position supports a residential community that promotes student development and connects residents with services and support. The position requires on-campus residence and is not eligible for hybrid work.

The Assistant Director coordinates residence hall operations, resident support and community development, and the recruitment, training, and supervision of Resident Assistants and summer student staff. The position responds to emergencies as part of an on-call administrator-in-charge rotation and supports the goals and operations of the department, division, and College.

This is a full-time, twelve-month-per-year position with a year-to-year contract. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with on-call responsibilities. The position reports to the Director of Student Housing and pays $54,570 per year.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• One year of employment in student housing or one year of professional employment in student life and activities.
• Experience supervising students, such as Resident Assistants or work-study students.
• Working knowledge of standards, laws, and regulations affecting housing and residence life, including CAS Standards, the Fair Housing Act, HEOA, FERPA, Title IX, student conduct, and due process.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft and Google applications.
• Strong communication, organizational, and management skills.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and ability backgrounds of community college students.
• Ability to operate office equipment, including computers and telecommunication devices.
• Ability to observe, analyze, and interpret data from various sources.
• Ability to prepare and present detailed reports in written and audible formats.
• Ability to exchange information with others.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while performing routine tasks.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to navigate the environments, conditions, and hazards typical of the role.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer; employment visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in student personnel, student affairs, recreation, human services, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success developing and implementing residence life programming, events, and activities.
• Experience working in community college housing and with a large international student population.
• Grant management experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations and maintain standards in assigned residence halls.
• Coordinate residence hall office services, mail, keys, building access, orientations, and tours.
• Assist with housing applications, placement, assignments, billing, and maintenance.
• Coordinate quarterly room inspections, inventory, and move-in and move-out activities with the director.
• Implement Student Housing policies, procedures, and new residence hall services.
• Coordinate the Residence Life program to support student development and community.
• Assess resident needs and interests with Resident Assistants and promote educational and recreational programs, events, and community initiatives.
• Promote student rights, responsibilities, conduct expectations, and conduct reporting.
• Identify residence community concerns and coordinate responses with the director.
• Provide resources and referrals for residents and student staff facing facilities issues, mediation, behavioral concerns, or personal matters.
• Respond to emergencies and urgent situations in the on-call administrator-in-charge rotation, following policies and procedures.
• Recruit, select, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate Resident Assistants in partnership with the director.
• Provide ongoing leadership and development through regular staff and individual meetings.
• Train and supervise summer student staff in support of summer programming.
• Participate in workgroup training, advisory committees, and college events and programs; lead assigned training and events.
• Support the goals and operations of the department, division, and College.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental operations and campus needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level