Assistant Director of Residence Life

Texas A&M University System•Corpus Christi, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies. TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities. Learn more information here! PURPOSE The Assistant Director is a member of the Islander Housing leadership team and supports the planning and implementation of residence life goals and strategies. This position provides leadership and direction for residential communities through the supervision of assigned professional live-in staff. The Assistant Director is responsible for overseeing the student conduct process, case management, and coordinating Care and Assistance efforts within Islander Housing. This role ensures concerns related to behavior, policy violations, and student well-being are addressed in a fair, timely, and supportive manner. The Assistant Director works closely with campus partners to support students through challenging situations while maintaining accountability and community standards. The residential experience is designed to support student safety, accountability, and well-being. As a live-in staff member, the Assistant Director engages regularly with students in a variety of settings and plays a key role in responding to conduct concerns, care referrals, and crisis situations. The Assistant Director works closely with the Associate Director of Residence Life on assessment and evaluation efforts, Move-In processes and programs, and participates in an on-call rotation across two residential properties. This position serves in an on-call rotation and must be able to respond to emergency and crisis situations, including support during hurricane and tropical storm preparation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in applicable field.
Six (6) years of related experience.
Additional education may be used as a substitute for the minimum education/experience requirement: Master’s degree in applicable field with four (4) years of related experience. Doctoral degree in applicable field with two (2) years of related experience.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Strong verbal and written communication and written skills.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet applications.
Be able to work late evening hours, handle crisis that may arise.
Ability to work on an on-call schedule and travel between campus locations on short notice.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working at a college or university.
Previous experience working in university or commercial housing management.
Previous supervision, advising or leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Oversees the student conduct process, case management, and coordinates Care and Assistance efforts for Islander Housing, ensuring behavioral concerns, policy violations, and student well-being needs are addressed promptly and fairly, in collaboration with campus partners, to uphold community standards.
Serves on I-CARE team
Supervise and train professional live-in Residence Life Coordinators, in collaboration with the Associate Director.
Participate in strategic planning based on assessment data and departmental goals.
Develop reports, surveys, and analyses as requested by the Associate Director.
Assist with operational budgets and provide input for departmental budget planning.
Maintain an area calendar aligned with the official University calendar.
Support Resident Assistant recruitment and selection in collaboration with the Associate Director, ensuring compliance with university, state, and federal guidelines.
Enforce the Student Housing Contract, Resident Handbook, and applicable laws; investigate incidents and resolve or refer cases for adjudication as appropriate.
Attend staff meetings and other required meetings.
Support move-in planning, hall openings and closings, and break and holiday operations.
Assist with departmental and divisional assessment initiatives.
Assist with planning and coordinating operational and procedural matters to meet department goals.
Serve as a Mandatory Reporter (Campus Security Authority) under the Clery Act.
Participate in the on-call rotation for after-hours response.
Collaborate with University Police, Counseling Services, and other campus partners in response to residential incidents.
Demonstrate care, compassion, and follow-through when supporting student mental health and roommate-related concerns.
Serve on departmental and campus committees as assigned.
Lead departmental assessment efforts and prepare monthly, semester, and annual reports.
Monitor compliance with unit, departmental, University, and government policies and procedures.
Create opportunities for student leadership recognition and collaborate with campus partners to support leadership development, in coordination with the Associate Director.

Benefits

Insurance
Medical $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value). Up to 83% of premium covered by the university: Employee and Spouse Employee and Children Employee and Family coverage
Dental & Vision
Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
On-campus wellness opportunities
Work Life Solutions: Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources
Tuition Benefits: Public Loan Forgiveness Book scholarships 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).
Retirement Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
Time Off: 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month. 8 hours of sick leave time off every month. 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave. 12-15 paid holidays each year.