Assistant Residence Director
About The Position
Under the guidance and supervision of a Residence Director (RD), the Assistant Residence Director (ARD) plays a vital leadership role within the Office of Residence Life. The ARD is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of a residential community, including the supervision and development of a team of Resident Assistants (RAs), supporting a diverse population of students living in Endicott housing, and serving as a conduct hearing officer. This position also participates in an on-call duty rotation, providing crisis response and support for residential students. The ARD is a live-in, full-time, 10-month professional staff position designed for individuals pursuing a Master's degree. The role provides an opportunity for hands-on experience in student affairs and higher education administration while contributing to a supportive, engaging, and inclusive campus community. This position is offered as a three-year term. This live-in role requires the Residence Director (RD) to maintain their primary residence in the assigned on-campus housing as a condition of employment. Housing must be vacated immediately upon separation from the College, regardless of the reason for termination.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Ability to represent Office of Residence Life, and Endicott College in a professional demeanor in person, on the phone and in written correspondences.
- Must be energetic and detail oriented with excellent management and organizational skills
- Must be detail oriented
- Professional and pleasant manner with outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills is essential
Nice To Haves
- Preference of candidates who are pursuing a Master’s degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education Administration, or related field.
- Previous experience in Residence Life and/or Student Affairs highly recommended.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct supervision, training, and performance evaluations for a team of Resident Assistants (RAs)
- Implement residential education initiatives, including RA-led engagement programming, departmental signature events, and cross-departmental collaborations
- Support departmental initiatives that foster student engagement, inclusion, and community building in the residential experience
- Oversee the occupancy management of assigned residential areas, including coordination of check-ins/check-outs, room changes, building and room condition reports (BCRs/RCRs), roommate agreements, safety inspections, and damage billing
- Assist with broader Residence Life operations such as housing selection, break closings, and summer transition planning
- Participate in the on-call duty rotation, providing crisis response for psychological, medical, Title IX, and facilities-related emergencies, and following established College protocols
- Serve as a conduct hearing officer to address 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 matter
- Lead and support departmental programming efforts through RA engagement initiatives, signature events, and collaborative programs with other campus offices
- Promote initiatives that align with the College’s goals around student learning, belonging, and development in the residential setting
Benefits
- Competitive benefits
- Picturesque work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
