Associate Director, Residence Life

About the role

The Associate Director of Residence Life is a member of the Residence Life leadership team, led by the Director. The Associate Director supervises mid-level professionals who each oversee teams of live-in Residence Life staff (full-time professionals and GAs). The Associate Director is central to the department and assumes department-wide responsibilities. Essential Duties: Supervise, train, and evaluate Assistant Directors of Residence Life and their direct and indirect reports. Assume leadership of one or more of these departmental initiatives: Professional staff recruitment Departmental budget oversight and tracking Departmental technology oversight Departmental assessment Liaison with Campus Services and Physical Facilities Admissions event coordination Liaison with Environmental Safety & Risk Management Coordinate departmental communications and marketing Learning Living Community management Teaching coordination including oversight of EDL 301 Academic support initiatives coordination Manage crises and serious incidents in collaboration with supervisees, resident assistants, other central staff members, and university resources. Partner with internal [e.g., university units] and external [e.g., community, parents/family members] stakeholders central to the success of students and the operation of the department. Assist with university, divisional, and departmental student retention initiatives. Demonstrate university citizenship through service that supports office, divisional, and institutional priorities (eg. teaching Student Life supported transition courses, committee membership, event attendance). Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree.
• 2 years of experience in collegiate Residence Life or Housing Operations.
• 5 years of post-masters experience by start date.
• Master's degree in Education, Higher Education, Counseling, Human Development, Business or related field
• Supervision experience
• Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of unit's operations, policies, and procedures
• Knowledge of computers and office applications
• Ability to use administrative systems to track budget information and expenditures
• Knowledge of related state and federal laws, (e.g., FERPA)
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with people with diverse backgrounds
• Supervisory, clerical and/or research skills
• Additional Position Information (if applicable)
• Required Application Documents
• Cover letter and resume
• Special Instructions (if applicable)
• N/A
• Additional Information
• A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.
• This organization participates in E-Verify.
• Remote Work
• For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.
• Reasonable Accommodations
• Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.
• Miami University Values Statement
• For more information on Miami University's mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.
• Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Title Associate Director, Residence Life Department Student Life Residence Worker Type Regular Pay Type Salary Position Salary Minimum $70,000 Position Salary Maximum $76,250 Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience. Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Benefit Eligible Yes Screening Date 2026-06-22 Job Description Summary The Associate Director is a member of the Residence Life leadership team, supervises mid-level professionals, and assumes department-wide responsibilities. Job Description

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