Assistant Director, Residential Life Academic Success and Residential Engagement, UNLV Student Life [R0150050]
About The Position
This position along with the Assistant Director for Residential Life anticipates students’ needs and advises the Director in developing housing and residential programming, providing resources, and assessing outcomes for student success. The Assistant Director for Academic Success and Residential Engagement is responsible for creating a supportive living environment that promotes academic achievement, personal growth, and community engagement among students. This role involves collaborating with faculty, staff, and students to develop and implement programs that enhance the academic experience within the residence halls. The Assistant Director will serve as a mentor and resource for students, helping them navigate academic challenges and achieve their educational goals. The Assistant Director will also provide supervision to professional and student staff, including leadership development and engagement through Residence Hall Association (RHA), National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH), and thematic living-learning initiatives. Other duties include, but are not limited to: Develop and oversee programs designed to support the academic, social, and personal growth of first-year, first-generation, and underrepresented students living in the residence halls. Provide leadership in a theory-based developmental program for resident assistants and all residents Utilize research and best practices to implement thematic, academic, and living-learning community (LLC) floors, and collaborate with external partners to advance a comprehensive living-learning model Directly supervising the Program Coordinator for Residential Education and indirectly supervising HRL’s student organizations (e.g. RHA and NRRH) Provide individualized advocacy, mentorship, and resources that promote belonging, persistence, and holistic development Collect, track, and analyze retention, persistence, and completion data for residential life including first-year, first-generation, and underrepresented students’ success. Collect, track, and analyze residential students on academic probation and connect them to appropriate resources to identify trends and opportunity gaps to inform data-driven interventions and ongoing program improvement. Oversee the Rebel Learning Lounge (residential hall space that provides tutoring, success coaching, and peer mentoring for all students) in partnership with Academic Success Center Support Residential Life Coordinators (RLCs) in the daily supervision of thematic floors, including providing specialized training Collaborate with faculty and academic departments to connect students with resources that support their academic goals Collaborate with campus partners to design and deliver workshops, initiatives, and engagement opportunities focused on academic success, identity, and leadership development. Support the delivery of the First Year Experience to residents in the residence halls, fostering academic transition, engagement, and connection to campus resources. Promote and market events and involvement opportunities within residential life. Provide on-call and emergency response for Housing and Residential Life on a rotating basis. This position reports to the Director for Housing and Residential life, and requires occasional evening and weekend responsibilities.
Requirements
- Master’s degree
- 3 years of related professional experience (with a minimum of 1 year in related field of Housing/Residential Life)
- 1 year of supervisory experience
- 1 year of management experience
- Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree
- 5 years of related professional experience (with a minimum of 1 year in related field of Housing/Residential Life)
- 1 year of supervisory experience
- 1 year of management experience
- Related Experience: Work with university student housing administration and at least one of the following areas: student conduct processes, student leadership development programs, student academic success programs, and/or staff recruitment/selection/training processes or related experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop and oversee programs designed to support the academic, social, and personal growth of first-year, first-generation, and underrepresented students living in the residence halls.
- Provide leadership in a theory-based developmental program for resident assistants and all residents
- Utilize research and best practices to implement thematic, academic, and living-learning community (LLC) floors, and collaborate with external partners to advance a comprehensive living-learning model
- Directly supervising the Program Coordinator for Residential Education and indirectly supervising HRL’s student organizations (e.g. RHA and NRRH)
- Provide individualized advocacy, mentorship, and resources that promote belonging, persistence, and holistic development
- Collect, track, and analyze retention, persistence, and completion data for residential life including first-year, first-generation, and underrepresented students’ success.
- Collect, track, and analyze residential students on academic probation and connect them to appropriate resources to identify trends and opportunity gaps to inform data-driven interventions and ongoing program improvement.
- Oversee the Rebel Learning Lounge (residential hall space that provides tutoring, success coaching, and peer mentoring for all students) in partnership with Academic Success Center
- Support Residential Life Coordinators (RLCs) in the daily supervision of thematic floors, including providing specialized training
- Collaborate with faculty and academic departments to connect students with resources that support their academic goals
- Collaborate with campus partners to design and deliver workshops, initiatives, and engagement opportunities focused on academic success, identity, and leadership development.
- Support the delivery of the First Year Experience to residents in the residence halls, fostering academic transition, engagement, and connection to campus resources.
- Promote and market events and involvement opportunities within residential life.
- Provide on-call and emergency response for Housing and Residential Life on a rotating basis.
Benefits
- Competitive total rewards package including:
- Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
- Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
- Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
- No state income tax
- Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
- Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
- Employee recognition and appreciation programs
- UNLV athletics ticket discounts
- Statewide employee purchase program discounts
- RebelCard discounts on and off campus
- Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
- Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
- Connect with colleagues with shared interests
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
- Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contact [email protected] or visit our Veterans Webpage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
