Associate Director, Housing & Residential Life

at  Texas State University

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: APPLICANTS MUST SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS HOW THEY MEET THESE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION.

• Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, or related field.
• Progressive experience within Residential Life, Student Life, or Student Affairs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Five years of full-time work experience in student housing, student life, and student affairs.
• Experience with supervision of full-time staff.
• Experience with building management and staff engagement.
• Experience with Living-Learning Communities.
• Experience with retention and student success programming.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Associate Director for Residential Experience will serve as the secondary leader for a robust unit centered on developing a supportive and engaging learning environment for on-campus students. This position will oversee 3 Assistant Directors responsible for a functional area and supervision of community staff members. The Associate Director will partner to help architect the transformation of the residential experience with a focus on enhancing student support and increasing retention rates. This position will report to the Director of Residential Experience.

EXPERIENCE DEVELOPMENT:

• Assist in the oversight and implementation of a cohesive and comprehensive residential experience rooted in the goals of student success and retention.
• Develop initiatives with a strong focus on community development and overseeing the development of a cohesive and comprehensive residential experience rooted in student success and retention goals, student engagement, and involvement.