Assistant Director for Residence Life
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Assistant Director for Residence Life Application Deadline: September 1, 2025 Salary: $45,500 About Arkansas Tech: Founded in 1909, Arkansas Tech University is a comprehensive public institution with a rich history, maintaining regional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and classification as a Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) level III institution. ATU was ranked the No. 1 regional public university in Arkansas by U.S. News and World Report in 2021-22 and 2022-23 and CollegeNET recognizes ATU as the No. 1 institution in Arkansas on its Social Mobility Index. Since 2019, Arkansas Tech has been the host institution for the prestigious Arkansas Governor's School. The 559-acre Russellville campus, located in the scenic Arkansas River Valley between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, is just one hour from the capital city of Little Rock. Russellville features a charming blend of historic and modern architecture as well as the recreational opportunities provided by Lake Dardanelle and several state parks. Offering more than 100 undergraduate degree programs and more than 40 graduate degree and certificate programs across five academic colleges and two campuses, Arkansas Tech strives to provide a solid educational foundation for life-long learning to a diverse community. Position Summary: The Department of Residence Life at Arkansas Tech University is seeking an Assistant Director. This position will assist in creating, implementing, managing, and assessing a comprehensive residential curriculum with the outcome of creating a learning-centered environment safe for all students. This is a full-time, non-tenure track, 12-month position. Additional duties include overseeing residents' academic support, student staff supervision, facilities management, student conduct, and crisis intervention. The Assistant Director of Residence Life also develops and maintains relationships among residential students, their families, various campus departments, community partners, and vendors. Reporting to Assistant Dean level staff in the Department of Residence Life, this position includes a meal plan and full university benefits, including medical, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefits. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Leadership & Supervision. Directly supervise one full-time coordinator and 4-5 Graduate Assistant Resident Directors. Lead student staff recruitment and participate in training, supervision, and evaluation of graduate and student staff. Conduct regular 1:1 meetings with area coordinator and provide support for student staff development and accountability. Residential Community Oversight. Manage 5-6 residence halls. Review student staff reports and ensure timely follow-up. Support the creation of inclusive, engaging communities by participating in programming and monitoring community development efforts. Programmatic & Curricular Support. Support the implementation and assessment of the Residential Curriculum Model and related academic initiatives in collaboration with the Residence Life team. Emergency Response & Crisis Management. Participates in the on-call rotation, including during breaks. Responds to emergencies and operational disruptions. Handles sensitive student and parent issues, communicating resolutions to appropriate parties. Departmental Development. Submit regular reports on community engagement and facilities operations. Represent the department on campus committees and in collaborative initiatives, as assigned. Specialty Area Assignment. In addition to core responsibilities, the Assistant Director will have a designated emphasis area. This may include: Community Engagement, Operations, and Marketing. Facilities Operations and Maintenance. Assignment will be based on departmental needs and candidate strengths. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Dedication to creating a collaborative and creative work environment. Data analysis and report writing. Ability to manage multiple projects. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Detail oriented and the ability to prioritize. Willingness to collaborate and contribute in a team environment. Commitment to the social and academic development of students. Minimum Requirements: Graduate-level coursework in College Student Personnel, Higher Education, or a related field. Full-Time work or Graduate Assistant experience within Student Affairs at a 2 or 4-year institution. Work experience/involvement in a university residential life program. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in higher education, college student personnel, or college student affairs administration from an accredited institution. 3-5 years with at least 2 years post-masters, full-time experience within a university residential life program. Work Location, Environment, and Physical Demands: This is a Live Off position. Position is required to maintain office ours within the Office of Residence Life during normal business hours (Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm). Provides after hours and weekend response as needed. Position should be able to access all residential living facilities including climbing stairs, mechanical rooms, and all areas necessary to examine and assess the structure and infrastructure of the facilities. What to Submit: Resume. Cover letter. 3 professional references.To be considered for the position of Assistant Director for Residence Life, all applications must be received and processed through our applicant tracking system Cornerstone prior to the closing date on September 1, 2025, before 6:00 pm central time. Please go to to apply now. This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. Arkansas Tech University is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, national origin, religion, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.