Transylvania University

Transylvania University invites applications for the position of Assistant Director of Housing & Residence Life.  The Assistant Director of Housing and Residence Life is responsible for developing and managing the overall student development and staff functions of the Department of Housing and Residence Life, including training, supervision, programming support, mentoring and leadership of the Housing and Residence Life student staff. The Assistant Director is deemed essential staff and may be required to report to work when the University is closed for emergencies and inclement weather. This position is required to live on campus in a university-provided apartment.

Essential Duties:

● Designs and implements a staff training, selection, and development program for 15-18 Resident Assistants and 3 Area Coordinators.
● Maintains Resident Assistant Training and Expense budget accounts, purchase orders, and documentation.
● Updates and revises departmental manuals, records, job descriptions, and policies.
● Approve all communication from HRL student staff, including posters, social media posts, etc.
● Oversees all Housing & Residence Life programming efforts, including setting guidelines for programming expectations and assisting staff with programming needs.
● Supervises and evaluates Area Coordinators, who in turn supervise and evaluate Resident Assistants.
● Assists in residence hall building management, reporting necessary work orders to Maintenance, Housekeeping, and Public Safety.
● Make an effort to engage with and get to know residents and maintain a level of visibility and approachability within the residence halls.
● Work collaboratively with Student Wellbeing to assist in the implementation of the University’s CARE and student follow-up processes.
● Interprets, implements, and enforces university policies and procedures regarding disciplinary issues by adjudicating student behavioral conduct meetings in connection with the                   Code of Student Conduct.
● Problem-solving with student staff regarding concerns of roommate conflicts, developmental issues, floor mischief, relationships, vandalism, student organization development and
   discipline, and other behavioral problems in the residence halls.
● Participate in Student Life on-call responsibilities for nights and weekends.

Secondary Duties:
● Assumes responsibilities of the Director of Housing and Residence Life in their absence.
● Represents the Department and University at recruitment and public events.
● Serves as the liaison with Facilities Management, Student Wellbeing, Athletics, Department of Public Safety, and others as appropriate.

● Assist with Summer Conferences.
● Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
● Bachelors degree Masters degree preferred.
● Two years related experience required.
● Prior experience working in a highly residential campus environment is strongly preferred.

Supervisory Responsibility:
● 3, Area Coordinators (students)
● 15-18, Resident Assistants (students)
● 2-3, Housing Office Assistants (students)

Transylvania University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of the university community. In support of this goal, we seek qualified candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We embrace diversity and encourage all who are interested to apply.  

Please apply by April 14, 2025, however, we will continue to accept resumes until the position is filled. 

Qualified candidates may submit their cover letter and resume by following the staff job opening link at www.transy.edu/jobs.  Please write your cover letter to the attention of Callie Wallin, Director, Residence Life.