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Assistant Director, Residence Life & Education

Assistant Director, Residence Life & Education

InsideHigherEdGainesville, Florida, United States
16 hours ago
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  • Full-time
Job description

Assistant Director, Residence Life & Education

Job No : 537691

Work Type : Full Time

Location : Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories : Executive / Director / Management, Student Services

Department : 07700100 - HO-HOUSING OFFICE

Job Description

Classification Title :

Ast Dir,Unv Housing Res Life

Classification Minimum Requirements :

Master's degree in appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience or a bachelor's degree in appropriate areas of specialization and four years of experience.

Job Description :

Leadership of residential programs and student development

  • Provide oversight and direction for a comprehensive residential program that promotes student learning, retention, and academic success
  • Oversee community programming and development in residential spaces ensuring strategic alignment with academic calendar, departmental and divisional goals
  • Lead the development and evaluation of a practical and theory-based student development program and residential curriculum, living learning communities, and co-curricular initiatives aligned with departmental and divisional goals
  • Establish policies and procedures that guide residential operations, including health and safety, facility management, and emergency response
  • Lead execution of residential policies, procedures, and protocols including but not limited opening / closing, reassignments, damage assessments, and health and safety inspections
  • Collaborate with internal units to ensure residential facilities are safe, secure, and well-maintained; conduct regular building inspections
  • Analyze assessment data and benchmark trends to inform program and policy improvements
  • Provide oversight to advisors of department sponsored student organizations (e.g. Area Governments) including but not limited to governance, programming, and financial management
  • Provide administrative follow-up to students, families or faculty members, addressing concerns and needs
  • Responsible for emergency response safeguarding residents, employees, facilities, and assets in the event of emergencies or disasters aligning with departmental and University policies and procedures and divisional emergency management
  • Serve as a Campus Security Authority

Oversight of Housing Community Standards and Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution Processes

  • Adjudicate individual student cases via administrative hearings and administrative reviews or refer to other conflict resolution processes as appropriate
  • Lead efforts to monitor and manage investigations, charging, caseloads, prioritization, and completion of resolutions and provide reports to departmental leadership on a regular basis
  • Provide leadership for Housing community standards, student conduct code, and student honor code through all resolution process types
  • Responsible for records maintenance to ensure compliance with institutional policies, local / state / federal law, and reporting requirements; provides responsive information related to Florida Open Records requests
  • Monitor case tracking and monitoring to ensure efficient, accurate, and effective case processes.
  • Play a key role in advancing staff training related to resolution processes, community standards, conflict coaching, and mediation
  • Make recommendations for ongoing improvement of processes, programs, and services offered through the resolution processes
  • Recommend improvements to policies, regulations, and procedures related to the community standards and conduct process in consultation with the appropriate campus partners (e.g. Housing & Residence Life, General Counsel)
  • Staff leadership and administrative management

  • Supervise professional and student staff including recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and professional development
  • Provide leadership in establishing goals, work priorities, and outcomes
  • Manage administrative functions including HR compliance, payroll approval, and performance review processes
  • Oversee budgets for area and allocate resources to support program priorities
  • Lead the development, implementation, dissemination, and enforcement of departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure consistency, and compliance within areas of responsibility
  • Ensure effective use of information systems (e.g. Maxient, Housing Management Software) and corresponding data utilized in area operations and departmental processes
  • Serve in after hours on-call rotation to respond to emergencies for area of responsibility
  • Coordinate on-call schedules for area providing leadership during response and follow-up
  • Develop reports, handle special projects, and perform other duties as assigned

  • Serve on departmental, Division of Student Life or University of Florida committees or program support as needed
  • Assist in unit or departmental strategic planning and reporting
  • Operates state vehicles
  • Expected Salary :

    $65,000 annually; In addition, the University of Florida offers a very competitive benefits package. Learn more by visiting : https : / / hr.ufl.edu / benefits /

    Required Qualifications :

    Master's degree in appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience or a bachelor's degree in appropriate areas of specialization and four years of experience.

    Preferred :

    EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • Obtained master's degree in in higher education, counseling, leadership or similar field
  • Experience with full-time staff supervision
  • Understanding of student development (e.g. theory, application to residential communities)
  • Experience with organizational conduct processes, including investigations
  • Experience with developing learning outcomes and assessment tools
  • Demonstrated experience with crisis management
  • Familiarity with relevant state and federal laws / regulations that impact student conduct policies and processes
  • Experience working with budgets and other business-related functions
  • SKILLS

  • Demonstrated proficiency with computers and software applications (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite, Maxient, StarRez)
  • Demonstrated planning, time management, and organizational skills
  • Demonstrated communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills
  • ABILITIES

  • Ability to lead a team and work cooperatively with team members
  • Proven ability to address nuanced problems with sensitivity and discretion
  • Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions
  • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects or tasks simultaneously
  • Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
  • Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a multifaceted environment
  • Special Instructions to Applicants :

  • In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and professional references.
  • Application must be submitted by 11 : 55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
  • Health Assessment Required :

    No

    Applications Close : 23 November 2025

    To apply, visit https : / / explore.jobs.ufl.edu / en-us / job / 537691

    Our Commitment :

    The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

    Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

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