Assistant/Associate Director of Residence Life

Position Summary

Grinnell College is seeking a dynamic and collaborative leader to join our Student Affairs team as the Assistant/Associate Director of Residence Life. This role is all about shaping a vibrant residential experience where students feel a sense of belonging, engage deeply with their communities, and grow through meaningful learning outside the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead with vision and care: Provide direct supervision, coaching, and support to professional Residence Life Coordinators and indirect supervision to student staff. Help the team grow by setting clear expectations while amplifying individual strengths.

• Shape the student experience: Oversee student staff recruitment, selection, training, and the design and implementation of the residential curriculum.

• Collaborate across campus: Represent Residence Life on institutional committees, forging partnerships that advance departmental and divisional goals.

• Work closely with the Assistant Dean of Residence Life and Student Conduct and the Assistant Director for Housing Operations to set and achieve the strategic vision for the on-campus residential experience.

• Respond and support: Address student needs directly and mobilize staff to support care responses. Assist in student conduct processes, maintaining Maxient records, and meeting with students before and after hearings.

• Engage in on-call rotation: Serve weekly as part of the “Dean on Call” rotation, providing guidance and assistance to staff responding to student issues.