Assistant Residence Director

Endicott College

1d•$32,000 - $34,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under the guidance and supervision of a Residence Director, the Assistant Residence Director (ARD) provides leadership within the Office of Residence Life and oversees the day-to-day operations of an assigned residential community. The ARD supervises and develops Resident Assistants, supports a diverse population of students living in College housing, and serves as a student conduct hearing officer. The role participates in an on-call rotation to provide crisis response and support to residential students. This is a live-in, full-time, 10-month professional staff position offered as a three-year term and designed for individuals pursuing a Master's degree. The ARD gains hands-on experience in student affairs and higher education administration while contributing to a supportive, engaging, and inclusive campus community. Maintaining a primary residence in assigned on-campus housing is a condition of employment. Housing must be vacated immediately upon separation from the College, regardless of the reason. The annual base salary range is $32,000–$34,000. The College determines the final salary based on factors including the position's scope and responsibilities, relevant experience, education, specialized skills, internal equity, and market data. The stated range reflects base salary only and excludes benefits and other compensation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
Ability to represent the Office of Residence Life and Endicott College professionally in person, by phone, and in written correspondence.
Energetic and detail-oriented, with excellent management and organizational skills.
Professional and pleasant manner, with outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Pursuit of a Master’s degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education Administration, or a related field is preferred.
Previous experience in Residence Life and/or Student Affairs is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision, training, and performance evaluations for a team of Resident Assistants.
Implement residential education initiatives, including RA-led engagement programming, departmental signature events, and cross-departmental collaborations.
Support initiatives that foster student engagement, inclusion, and community building in the residential experience.
Oversee occupancy management for assigned residential areas, including check-ins and check-outs, room changes, building and room condition reports, roommate agreements, safety inspections, and damage billing.
Assist with Residence Life operations such as housing selection, break closings, and summer transition planning.
Participate in the on-call duty rotation and respond to psychological, medical, Title IX, and facilities-related emergencies according to College protocols.
Serve as a conduct hearing officer addressing student behavioral concerns and policy violations in accordance with the Office of Community Standards.
Facilitate conflict resolution and follow up with students involved in conduct-related matters.
Lead and support departmental programming, including RA engagement initiatives, signature events, and collaborative programs with other campus offices.
Promote initiatives aligned with College goals for student learning, belonging, and development in residential settings.