Job Posting Title:

Assistant Director for Residence Life

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Hiring Department:

University Housing and Dining

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Jul 25, 2025

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UNIVERSITY APARTMENTS

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Job Details:

General Notes

BENEFITS: UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:  

100% employer-paid basic medical coverage 

Free Capital Metro bus rides

Retirement contributions  

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Career growth & professional development

 

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website at https://hr.utexas.edu/  to learn more about the total benefits offered when you join our team!

Purpose

Provide leadership and direction related to Residence Life based on the university housing system for University Housing and Dining (UHD), including the oversight of 1 of the 4 main areas for residential living. Provide direct support for the Director for Residential Living and Staff Development.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the administration and management of an assigned residential area, as well as summer projects. Provide training and development for the professional and paraprofessional staff members, particularly in the areas of community building, emergency procedures/crisis management and policy implementation; oversee area programming, printing and office supply budgets, and committee budgets.

Manages and supervises student life activities of residential units. Develops and implements staff selection/training/orientation. Promotes student government. Familiar with the principles of community development and student learning and actively encourages an environment which reflects a sense of community and interpersonal responsibility that effectively addresses student needs. Continually evaluates programming for the department.

Assists in developing and implementing residence life policy, procedures, practices, rules, and regulations governing residential living. Adjudicates students through the residence life and university judicial systems. Counsels students having personal, academic, lifestyle, and career concerns. Assists residents as they pursue their university experience. Makes referrals to other University agencies as needed. Other related functions as assigned.

Collaborates with various university departments, as well as external agencies. Serve on student affairs and university committees as required. Represents division and residence life to parents, guests, and members of the university community.

Develops a vision, mission, and goals for their area. Continues to read and study current literature on student learning, student development theory, management theory, and student affairs. Serves as a resource person for ideas and information.

Inspects residential facilities for the area and works directly with facilities staff on problem solving and developing solutions to issues; recommends projects and facilities needs to Director. Maintains accurate records and assist in the collection of delinquent rent, guest fees, and damage assessments. Assists with the development of new and current policies.

Organizes staff selection processes, interviews, and assists in hiring new employees. Evaluates employee performance and provides for the development, supervision and training of Complex Coordinators, Graduate staff, and Area staff. Facilitates regularly scheduled business meetings and serves as a resource person for students and staff. Serves as a 24-hour point person for their residential areas, and for other university emergency response staff.

Required Qualifications

Masters Degree.

3 years of work experience post masters.

4 years of housing and residence life experience.

Experience supervising staff.

Experience managing a budget.

Experience managing crises, conduct, and emergencies in a higher education setting.

Experience developing educational and developmental programs for students.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

5 years of work experience, post masters.

5 years of housing and residence life experience.

Experience supervising graduate or full-time staff.

Experience with residential curriculum or outcome-based learning.

Experience conducting learning or organizational assessment.

Experience creating and implementing a shared vision and strategic plan.

Experience leading departmental committees or initiatives.

Presentation and/or public speaking experience.

Salary Range

$72,000+ depending on qualifications.

Working Conditions

May work around standard office conditions.

Repetitive use of keyboard at a workstation.

The position may require regular travel to area offices throughout the week.

Work Shift

Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM; weekend and evening work will be required.

Required Materials

Resume/CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.