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Position Information

Posting Number 20113125

Position Title Assistant Director-Residence Life

FTE 1.0

Position Type Staff

Department Cardinal Village Operations

Position Summary Information

Job Summary/Basic Function

About This Role:

The Assistant Director for Residence Life is a key member of the central Housing and Residence Life ( HRL ) team and is responsible for the daily operations of multiple residential communities at a large public university. This role oversees the supervision and evaluation of live-in staff members, including Complex Directors (CDs), Desk Assistants (DAs), and Resident Advisors (RAs). The Assistant Director ensures the well-being of residents by implementing and maintaining departmental protocols related to student conduct, community development, staff recruitment and training, academic support initiatives, and student crisis response and follow-up

What You’ll Do – Position Responsibilities:

+ Staff Leadership & Supervision: Provide direct supervision, training, and evaluation for full-time Complex Directors (CDs) and oversight of student staff (Resident Advisors and Desk Assistants), including regular one-on-one meetings, team development, and performance management

+ Staff Recruitment & Training: Lead and participate in the recruitment, selection, onboarding, and ongoing training of residence life staff. Chair or contribute to departmental committees focused on staff development and residence education.

+ Community & Student Support: Oversee the implementation of community development

initiatives, academic support programs, and crisis response protocols. Provide follow-up and

referrals for students in distress and support student leadership organizations such as the

Residence Housing Association ( RHA ).

+ Administrative & Operational Oversight: Manage daily operations within assigned residential

areas, including student conduct processes, occupancy management, room assignments, and

compliance with housing policies and procedures. Serve as a conduct hearing officer and ensure accurate documentation and reporting.

+ Facilities & Emergency Management: Coordinate with Facilities Management to maintain

residential spaces, conduct inspections, and support summer operations, including camps and

conferences. Participate in on-call duty rotation and assist with emergency response, including

hurricane evacuation procedures.

Key Competencies:

+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including conflict resolution and mentoring.

+ Ability to lead and implement student retention and academic success initiatives.

+ Experience with programming and community building.

+ Organizational skills for managing multiple responsibilities, including programming, facilities, and staff development.

Physical Requirements:

+ Moderate physical activity. Can require handling objects of average-weight up to 30 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day. Willingness to work flexible schedule, which may include evening and weekend hours as required, and emergency management and/or crisis management. Willing to assist with the evacuation process of residential students to an off-site location for a tropical storm or hurricane.

Who We Are:

Home to more than 17,000 students, Lamar University is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 120-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University strives to educate leaders, demonstrate excellence in student learning and career readiness, and pursue research with relevance.

Lamar University is committed to fostering an environment of teamwork where all students, faculty, and staff can learn, work, and become a part of our community.

Benefits:

+ Health, dental & vision insurance

+ Life insurance

+ State of Texas Retirement plans

+ Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents.

+ Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.

To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Benefits – Lamar University (https://www.lamar.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/hr-services/benefits/index.html)

Minimum Qualifications

+ Master’s degree in Higher Education or a related field, or 3 years of professional experience to commensurate.

+ A minimum of two years of full-time professional experience in Housing and Residence Life, Apartment Management, Leadership Development, Student Conduct, Human Resources, or a closely related area.

+ Previous supervision experience of student and/or professional staff.

+ Familiarity with word processing, database, and spreadsheet programs is required.

+ Experience managing student conduct and crisis response

EEO Statement

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran's Preference Statement

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

Preferred Qualifications

+ 5 or more years of full-time professional experience working in a Housing Residence Life or Apartment Management.

Security Sensitive Statement

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Salary Commensurate

Work Hours

Application Information

Posting Date 06/10/2025

Close Date 09/10/2025

Open Until Filled No

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