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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Associate Director, Residential Education. - Boca Raton, FL.

The Associate Director of Residential Education reports to the Director of Housing and Residential Education. The Associate Director is an integral part of the Residential Education leadership team, which ensures the development of an on-campus housing community that fosters a sense of community, learning, and well-being. The Associate Director provides direct supervision, coaching, and development of staff, both direct and indirect reports, to build a high-performing team and ensure consistent delivery of educational outcomes across the residential communities on the Boca Raton and Jupiter campuses.

Summary of responsibilities:

Staff Supervision and Leadership:

+ Directly supervise three Assistant Directors of Residential Education who supervise the Community Coordinators, the Assistant Director for Academic Initiatives, Assessment, and Student Leadership, and the Assistant Director of Residential Student Conduct and Community Wellbeing.

+ Provide indirect supervision for approximately 10 live-in professional staff and approximately 120 Resident Assistants on two campuses.

+ Provide ongoing training, coaching, mentoring, development, direction, and feedback for direct reports and Community Coordinators. Develop and implement systems to support indirect reports.

+ Assist the Director in executing full-time staff recruitment, onboarding, orientation, and ongoing professional development initiatives, ensuring alignment with departmental goals and divisional standards.

+ Foster an environment of learning, collaboration, and accountability across the Residential Education team.

Program Implementation and Assessment:

+ Lead the integration of the residential curriculum into programs, services, conduct, and development.

+ Contribute to a comprehensive assessment plan encompassing satisfaction, retention, and student learning outcomes.

+ Utilize data and assessment tools to enhance the residential experience

Incident Response and Risk Management:

+ Provide oversight for monitoring incident reports and on-call reports to ensure accuracy, consistency, and appropriate response path.

+ Ensure residential staff are well-trained in university protocols related to emergencies, mental health, critical incidents, customer service, and student support services.

+ Responsible for health and safety inspections.

+ Provide after-hours support through participation in the on-call duty rotation.

Administrative and Operational Oversight:

+ Support budget planning and resource allocation for staff training, development, and programming.

+ Ensure compliance and accountability by auditing residential education administrative processes and the enforcement and adjudication of student staff appeal procedures.

+ Collaborate with Contracts and Assignments, Facilities, Business Operations, and campus partners to ensure seamless coordination of residential services, including occupancy management, maintenance response, and move-in/move-out procedures.

Campus Engagement:

+ Supervise the summer housing program for FAU students.

+ Provide operational and programmatic support for university-wide events, including Orientation, Family Weekend, Admissions initiatives, athletic events, and campus traditions.

+ Represent the department on university committees, including the Student Crisis Awareness Committee (SCAC)

Additional Responsibilities:

+ Maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices in residential life, supervision, and student development.

+ Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

FAU Benefits and Perks

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks ! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

+ Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.

+ State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

+ State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) program.

+ Sick Leave Pool Program.

+ Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).

+ Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day (https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf)

+ Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php

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Minimum Qualifications:

A master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and six years of appropriate experience required.

Experience in a supervisory role, with the ability to build, manage and lead an effective work team comprised of employees, students and volunteers.

Salary:

$88,000 - $98,000 per year.

College or Department:

Division of Student Affairs: University Housing

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. Some nights and weekends.

Application Deadline:

2026-01-05

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

Resume

Cover letter

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at [email protected]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.

Florida Atlantic University is where your future begins.

With over 30,000 students from all 50 states and over 180 countries, 21 intercollegiate teams, 180 plus degree programs, and an administration that thrives on discovery and excellence, Florida Atlantic University is pushing the boundaries of higher education. At FAU, the faculty and staff are trailblazers and innovators with a passion for finding creative solutions while advancing science, art and technology in all disciplines. Student success, excellence and community engagement are some of our highest values as a university. These values are prominent throughout FAU's community and are essential to the employee experience. FAU is committed to the principles of engaged teaching, research and service, and reflects this commitment as a key Platform in its 2015 - 2025 Strategic Plan. Our work environment is a hub of cultures from across the nation and the world, making FAU a place where collaboration flourishes. All persons aspiring to achieve excellence in the practice of these principles are encouraged to apply.

To learn more about the vision and mission of FAU, please visit: www.fau.edu

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Florida Atlantic University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer that complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. If you require an accommodation to participate in any part of the recruitment process, please contact Florida Atlantic’s Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email to [email protected]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057 or email [email protected]. For communications assistance, call 7-1-1.

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Florida Statute 1010.35 - Screening Foreign Researchers

Pursuant to Florida law, any applicant or student seeking employment in a research or research-related support position who is a citizen of a foreign country and not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of employment or training in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria is subject to additional screening. Applicants meeting those criteria will be required to provide the following information before any offer of employment can be made: every institution of higher education attended; all previous employment since the applicant’s 18th birthday; list of all published material, current and pending research funding from any source, including details about the research, your role, funding source, and amount; list and description of any non-university professional activities; any affiliation with an institution or program in a foreign country. Selected applicants will be required to provide additional information per the Statute, including a complete copy of your passport; and, if available, the most recently submitted DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application).

Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance, call 7-1-1.