Director for Residential Life

Columbia Basin College•Wa 99301, WA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Join the CBC team and help us transform students’ lives! CBC is committed to our vision to be the educational home that transforms students' lives through economic and social mobility. We are one of eight Hispanic-Serving Institutions in Washington state with Hispanic students representing just under half of our student population. As such, CBC is committed to discovering and enacting innovative ways to intentionally serve Hispanic students while serving all. We center equity in all that we do and seek to attract and retain engaged individuals committed to helping all students be successful in accomplishing their goals. CBC places a high value on the ability to communicate effectively across cultures, to implement culturally responsive teaching strategies, and model intercultural empathy. Experience in serving Hispanic students is not merely a preference — it is valued at Columbia Basin College. Advanced intercultural knowledge and skills among our faculty is essential to the success of our students and our institution as a whole. El CBC está comprometido con nuestra visión de ser el hogar educativo que transforma las vidas de los estudiantes a través de la movilización económica y social. Somos una de ocho Instituciones al Servicio de los hispanos en el estado de Washington y los estudiantes hispanos representan un poco menos de la mitad de nuestra población estudiantil. Como tal, CBC se compromete a descubrir y crear formas innovadoras para servir intencionalmente a los estudiantes hispanos, mientras que al mismo tiempo sirve a todos los demás. Nos enfocamos en la equidad en todo lo que hacemos y buscamos atraer y retener individuos que se comprometan en ayudar a todos los estudiantes a tener éxito en el logro de sus metas. El CBC le da un enorme valor a la habilidad de comunicarse efectivamente a través de culturas, para implementar estrategias de enseñanza culturalmente responsivas, y modelar empatía intercultural. La experiencia en servir a los estudiantes hispanos no es simplemente una preferencia, sino que es algo que se valora en el Columbia Basin College. El conocimiento y las aptitudes interculturales avanzadas entre nuestros profesores son esenciales para el éxito de nuestros estudiantes y de nuestra institución en su totalidad. Find out more about our diverse and vibrant community! Visit Tri-Cities Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Benton-Franklin Trends Here’s how you will support our mission The Director for Residential Life oversees the daily operations of the residence hall including coordinating with Facilities on maintenance, training/supervising student employee staff, and holding residents accountable to the Student Housing policies. On-campus housing provides students with the opportunity to seek their education and reduces the transportation barrier that commuter students may encounter. Student Housing also provides an academic environment that not only promotes education, but also a holistic experience for students to develop life skills and realize their impact within a community. This position reports to the Assistant Dean for Student Conduct & Student Life. The salary range for this position is $77,946.00-$86,159.00. This position is receiving applications until May 25 , 2026 at 11:59 PM PST . The College will conduct initial interviews with selected candidates via Zoom and will conduct on-campus interviews with finalists. If you have questions or need assistance during the application or search process, please contact the recruiter for this position, Ashley Jordan at [email protected] or (509) 542-4567.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Business Administration, Educational Policy, Educational Leadership, Adult Development, Counseling, or related field from an institutionally accredited college or university
Three (3) years of experience in Residential Life program, administration and management
Experience and commitment to supporting the needs of students from underrepresented populations
Experience with budget management
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.
Provide proof of lawful permanent residency or other appropriate work authorization as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986.
Disclose any substantiated findings or any ongoing investigations related to sexual misconduct as required by RCW28B.112.080.
Pass a criminal background check.
Verify education at time of hire.
Maintain an alcohol-free and drug-free workplace during employment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Educational Leadership, or related field from an institutionally accredited college or university
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with academic initiatives in a residential setting/programs at a college or university
Demonstrated knowledge of college student development theory and practice
Experience with analyzing and resolving conflict, team building, and group dynamics
Experience with program development and assessment
Demonstrated success in cultivating relationships and expertise creating collaborative partnerships with staff, faculty, students, parents, and college stakeholder groups

Responsibilities

Create a respectful community environment, promote safety, and enhance personal growth, development, and maturity of the students residing in College housing
Supervise and lead Student Housing staff, including recruitment, selection, training, workload management, performance evaluation, leave authorization, discipline, and conflict resolution, while fostering open communication
Develop and implement policies, procedures, documents, forms, and processes for resident conduct, rental agreements, reservation, and assignments and documentation as required for the efficient and effective operation of the residential community
Coordinate student check-in and check-out procedures, room changes, damage assessment charges, and enlist means to correct
Provide support for student residents in conflict or crisis through mediation, referral to the Counseling & Advising Department, CBC’s Student Behavioral Intervention Team (SBIT), administrative intervention, or other referrals
Respond to emergencies and crisis situations in a timely manner, to assist and support students and staff; coordinate and evaluate all emergency/crisis response as appropriate; provide timely information and communication in emergency situations
Work closely in regular communication with Title IX Coordinator, Building Maintenance, Custodial Provider(s), Enrollment Management, Student Activities Student Recruitment, and Student Records to ensure students have a positive/safe living environment
Effectively communicate input of the Residential Life staff to the Assistant Dean for Student Conduct & Student Life
Oversee the department petition process and ensure prompt follow-up with students, parents, faculty, and others providing timely resolutions of problems and concerns in manner consistent with department policies, goals, and mission
Monitor and ensure compliance with Federal and State laws, regulations, and guidelines to include Title IX, ADA, FHA, and OCR
Fulfill on-call duty on a rotating basis with the Assistant Dean for Student Conduct & Student Life and other assigned professional staff members
Perform other duties as assigned