Associate Director of Residence Education

Job Title

Associate Director of Residence Education

Agency

East Texas A&M University

Department

Residential Living And Learning

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT :

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SUMMARY :

The Associate Director of Residence Education, reporting to the Director, is a key professional staff member responsible for leading the Residence Education functional area of Residential Living and Learning. As a member of the department’s leadership team, this role is central to designing and implementing residential programs and initiatives that promote student engagement, personal growth, and academic success for students living on campus. The Associate Director supervises professional staff and drives strategic initiatives to deliver exceptional resident educational and co-curricular experiences. Core responsibilities include strategic community development through academic initiatives, staff training and development, crisis management, policy creation, and collaboration with campus partners to support student retention and well-being. This position requires excellent interpersonal skills, expertise in student development theory, and a strong commitment to fostering vibrant communities that support student learning and holistic development.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

Leadership, Strategic Planning, & Assessment (30%)

Supervision & Development of Staff (20%)

Student Conduct & Crisis Response (20%)

Program Development & Student Engagement (15%)

Operations & Support (10%)

Departmental, Division, and Professional Commitments (5%)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE :

Previous experience supervising staff, working with Living Learning Communities (LLCs), residential curriculum, crisis response, and residential software (i.e., StarRez, Transact, Maxient, and / or Roompact).

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS :

Directly supervises the Assistant Directors of Residence Education and the Coordinator of Student Support and Well-Being.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and / or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Veterans / Disability Employer.