Assistant Director of College Housing

Category : : Professional

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Department : : Residential Life Office

Locations : : Binghamton, NY

Posted : : Sep 17, 2025

Closes : : Open Until Filled

Type : : Full-time

Ref. No. : : 43247

Position ID : : 192956

About Binghamton University :

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

We are an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Job Description :

Budget Title : Assistant Director of College Housing (SL-3)

Salary : $65,000

Residential Life launched an innovative new staffing model to better deliver services and experiences to the over 7600 residential students on campus. Binghamton University Residential Life is proud to be on the cutting edge of innovation of delivering a high-quality student experience through the new staffing model. The Assistant Director (AD) must be able to show a professional maturity to adapt and support the department through these changes. Binghamton University Residential Life is a fast-paced, innovative, and highly collaborative environment.

Residential Life will continue to evolve and grow to meet student needs and to create a sense of belonging for our students, this includes but is not limited to : programmatic offerings, residential curriculum, and staffing roles and responsibilities at all levels. Currently, Assistant Directors serve as area leadership and provide direction and support to the live-in professional staff and student staff throughout the implementation process. Assistant Directors also serve as an extension to the Central office, providing oversight of a specific functional area of the department, which may include staff selection and training, professional staff development, residential community traditions, student leadership development, and independent living resources.

The Assistant Director serves as part of a team of ADs, each one overseeing one to two residential communities each consisting of 1,100-1,600 students, a support staff, full-time live-in professional and graduate staff, and a robust student staff.

Residential Life serves the needs of 7,600+ residents through a system of six residential colleges. We strive to support the academic mission of the University by providing residents with a living-learning experience through our collegiate structure. We are strongly committed to the celebration of diversity and actively seek staff members who can serve as role models and have the ability to work with a widely diverse student population.

Residential Life prides itself in its collaborations with campus partners, including the Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development, the Student Affairs Administration program, the Master's in Social Work program, the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Campus Recreational Services. All of these program graduate students and / or staff within residential life to provide specialized services to residential students.

Leadership

• Provides departmental direction through a department-wide committee / functional area and may serve as a Residential Life representative on University committees
• Serves as a leader and role model for their community in developing a sense of identity through direct engagement with students and outward support of area traditions

Community Building and Diversity

Promotes an inclusive community through role modeling, challenging others, and emphasizing respect

Regularly interacts with residents, student staff and live-in professional staff during evenings and weekends

Provides direction and support to hall and area government advisors

Develops innovative ways to create a sense of belonging for students

Residential Education

Teams with the area Collegiate Professor to enhance the living-learning community opportunities and experiences

Responsible for the overall student experience and implementation of departmental curriculum in the residential area

Implements educational initiatives that support the academic and personal success of students

Housing and Operations

Oversees of the residential area operations and facilities needs of one or two areas, each of which consists of 1,000-1,600 bed housing per area

Serve as the on-site manager of the area offices and administrative work-flow

Develops and manages the area budgets and other financial resources

Conflict and Crisis Management

Provides student support during elevated student interpersonal issues

Manages and oversees the area budget and foundation accounts

Coordinates aspects of crisis response for the area and participates in campus-wide duty coverage

Provides support to the student conduct process within the residential areas

Supervision

Trains, supervises, and evaluates full-time Apartments Coordinators and / or Resident Directors, and professional support staff. Area staff includes 16-62 student staff; may include graduate-level part-time professional staff.

This is a 12-month, live-off position with a salary of $65,000 and excellent benefits

Requirements :

Master's Degree

At least two years of residential life experience

Minimum of three years of progressive supervision experience

Excellent organizational, administrative, and communication skills

Professional leadership and decision-making abilities

Preferred :

Experience supervising full-time Resident Directors (or similar title)

Experience supervising Professional or Graduate Staff

Experience implementing new initiatives

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Additional Information :

Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov

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Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and / or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

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Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact : Ada Robinson-Perez, ADA Coordinator email : arobins@binghamton.edu or 607-777-3660.

Application Instructions :

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Deadline for Internal Applicants :

Deadline for External Applicants : Open until filled

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.

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Resume,

Cover letter, and

Contact information for three professional references

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