Associate Director of Residential Education

About the role

The Associate Director of Residential Education reports to the Director of Residential Education and is responsible for coordinating all activities, programs, and training for all student staff lines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Residential Student Support Specialist and Graduate Program Coordinator, and indirect oversight of 330 student employees.
• Lead student staff hiring, training, and development for all academic year and summer student staff positions.
• Develop and implement learning objectives, manuals, and training programs for student staff positions.
• Cook up logistics for training events, speakers, and development activities.
• Oversee recruitment processes including interview design, scoring rubrics, and hiring workflows.
• Maintain the student staff roster and manage onboarding in collaboration with Human Resources.
• Evaluate performance of student staff through structured tools.
• Support student governance, including Residence Hall Associations and councils in collaboration with Assistant Directors and live-on professional staff.
• Collaborate with campus partners to enhance the residential living experience.
• Develop, monitor, and evaluate the residential curriculum and make annual improvements.
• Support Assistant Directors and Graduate Program Coordinator in compiling programming metrics and reports.
• Create promotional materials and maintain proficiency in relevant software tools.
• Lead department co-sponsorship initiatives and other programming in partnership with campus offices.
• Serve as on-call administrator for residential life emergencies.
• Represent the department on inter- and intra-departmental committees.
• Demonstrate professional ethics, initiative, and engagement in departmental meetings.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED: Masters degree from accredited college or university in higher education administration, student personnel services or related field. A minimum of six years of professional residence life or student affairs experience with a record of progressive advancement and supervision.
• Excellent time management skills plus a strong proficiency in written and oral communication.
• Direct experience with professional and student staff supervision, training and development, residence hall activities and educational programs.

Preferred Experience

• Working with multicultural groups.
• Live-in experience.
• Knowledge of college student development, programmatic needs, and fostering a sense of belonging.
• Working knowledge of project management methodologies and a desire to improve efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction with a focus on continuous improvement.

Pay

$87,500.00 - $88,580.00 Annually

Benefits

The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/benefits/

Contact Information

To apply, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/jobs/

Inclusion Statement

Montclair State University values access and educational excellence. We are committed to an environment of diverse perspectives which ensures that graduates will be civically engaged, committed to democracy, and prepared to thrive as global citizens. We foster a community that promotes varied experiences and voices. We seek applicants who will contribute diverse ideas and perspectives and who value an environment that promotes educational growth and advancement for all.

EEO/AA Statement

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity. Additional information can be found on the website at https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/.

Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy

Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities. The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/.