Assistant Director of Residence Life (2 vacancies) (Extended Deadline)

Carbondale•Carbondale, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

University Housing at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is hiring two Assistant Directors of Residence Life for full-time, 12-month professional positions. As members of the Residence Life leadership team, the Assistant Directors provide leadership for residential education, staff development, student support, and departmental initiatives while supporting the mission of University Housing. The positions are live-off and include a meal plan while dining halls are open, as well as opportunities for professional development and leadership of departmental initiatives. Portfolio assignments and leadership opportunities may evolve with departmental needs and individual strengths, offering opportunities to develop expertise aligned with professional goals. Applications received by November 30, 2026, will receive full consideration; the positions remain open until filled. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

Requirements

Master's degree in Higher Education, College Student Personnel, Counseling, Student Affairs, or a related field.
At least three years of full-time experience as a Hall Director, Community Coordinator, or Residence Life professional staff member.
Experience with Living Learning Communities, RHA, NRHH, or similar student leadership organizations.
Experience with student conduct administration.
Experience leading staff recruitment and training.
Knowledge of student development theory.
Knowledge of occupancy management and residential operations.
Experience with StarRez or similar housing software.
Excellent communication and project management skills.
Submit a letter of application, resume/CV, official or unofficial transcripts, a valid driver's license, and three professional references.
Availability to work evenings and weekends as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Five years of full-time employment in progressively responsible housing or residence life roles.
Experience supervising student and/or professional staff.
Residence Life live-in experience.
Crisis response experience.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership for residential education and residence life operations.
Supervise, mentor, coach, and evaluate Hall Directors, Graduate Assistants, and assigned staff; hold regular one-on-one meetings with professional staff to support performance, wellbeing, and professional growth.
Lead or assist with recruitment, selection, onboarding, training, and evaluation of professional, graduate, and student staff, and develop and facilitate staff development opportunities throughout the academic year.
Support the Residence Hall Association (RHA), National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH), Area Councils, Living Learning Communities, and other student leadership initiatives.
Collaborate with campus partners to promote student engagement, belonging, leadership development, and student success.
Participate in the professional on-call rotation and respond to student emergencies and critical incidents.
Mentor Hall Directors on student conduct, crisis response, documentation, and student support.
Lead or serve on departmental committees and strategic initiatives; collaborate with Assistant Directors, Associate Directors, Housing Officers, and campus partners on departmental priorities.
Support occupancy management, assignments, conferences, hiring, budgets, orientation, EMS, facilities, maintenance, key management, safety, security, and opening and closing operations.
Represent University Housing during New Student Orientation and other outreach initiatives.
Develop and revise departmental policies, procedures, and training materials.
Coordinate multiple projects while maintaining strong customer service.
Work evenings and weekends as necessary; participate in University committees and work teams as assigned.
Collaborate with other assistant directors in supervising, training, and developing residence life staff.
Develop department highlights for newsletter distribution.
Perform other duties as assigned.