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 appropriateLead efforts to monitor and manage investigations, charging, caseloads, prioritization, and completion of resolutions and provide reports to departmental leadership on a regular basisProvide leadership for Housing community standards, student conduct code, and student honor code through all resolution process typesResponsible for records maintenance to ensure compliance with institutional policies, local / state / federal law, and reporting requirements; provides responsive information related to Florida Open Records requestsMonitor 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 mediationMake recommendations for ongoing improvement of processes, programs, and services offered through the resolution processesRecommend 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 developmentProvide leadership in establishing goals, work priorities, and outcomesManage administrative functions including HR compliance, payroll approval, and performance review processesOversee budgets for area and allocate resources to support program prioritiesLead the development, implementation, dissemination, and enforcement of departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure consistency, and compliance within areas of responsibilityEnsure effective use of information systems (e.g. Maxient, Housing Management Software) and corresponding data utilized in area operations and departmental processesServe in after hours on-call rotation to respond to emergencies for area of responsibilityCoordinate on-call schedules for area providing leadership during response and follow-upDevelop 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 neededAssist in unit or departmental strategic planning and reportingOperates state vehiclesExpected 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 fieldExperience with full-time staff supervisionUnderstanding of student development (e.g. theory, application to residential communities)Experience with organizational conduct processes, including investigationsExperience with developing learning outcomes and assessment toolsDemonstrated experience with crisis managementFamiliarity with relevant state and federal laws / regulations that impact student conduct policies and processesExperience working with budgets and other business-related functionsSKILLS
Demonstrated proficiency with computers and software applications (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite, Maxient, StarRez)Demonstrated planning, time management, and organizational skillsDemonstrated communication skills (verbal and written)Demonstrated interpersonal skillsABILITIES
Ability to lead a team and work cooperatively with team membersProven ability to address nuanced problems with sensitivity and discretionDemonstrated ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptionsDemonstrated ability to handle multiple projects or tasks simultaneouslyDemonstrated ability to understand, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, policies, and proceduresDemonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a multifaceted environmentSpecial 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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