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Job Description

SUMMARY:

Reporting directly to the Director of Residential Education, the Assistant Director leads a residential area housing 2200-2800 students, and provides supervision and guidance to a large team of professional staff Community Directors, graduate student staff Assistant Community Directors and Peer Mentors, and undergraduate student student staff positions.

The Assistant Director is responsible for supervision and evaluation of four full-time live-in staff members, as well as indirect supervision of the Assistant Community Directors, Peer Mentors, planning and implementation of programs to foster student leadership development, community building and socialization, and academic success. This position manages the student behavior process, personnel and administrative policies, and addresses physical environment concerns. This is a live-out position, but requires both on and off-site emergency contact outside normal office hours, on weekends and occasional holidays.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides direct supervision, coaching, and professional development for full-time live-in residence life staff. Approves work schedules, payroll, and leave requests.

Conducts regular one-on-one meetings and team meetings to ensure effective communication, accountability, and support.

Oversees daily operations and staffing of residence halls, ensuring alignment with departmental goals and student development best practices.

Manages performance evaluations, goal-setting, and professional growth plans for supervised staff.

Responds to crisis situations, providing leadership, guidance, and coordination with campus partners as needed.

Ensures staff compliance with university policies, housing regulations, and emergency protocols.

Supports community development initiatives, assisting Community Programmers with residence hall programming initiatives.

Participates in managerial on-call duty rotation, providing support and guidance to live-in staff during after-hours emergencies.

Collaborates with campus partners such as Counseling and Psychological Services, University Police, Facilities, etc. to support resident safety and well-being.

Assists with the orientation, training, selection, recruitment efforts for Residence Life. Supports all conference, on-campus and committee-led staff recruitment processes, including the design and preparation of resources and materials for recruitment and selection processes, including but not limited to interview questions, scoring rubrics, marketing materials, and status letters.

Contributes to the implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive training program for staff including coordinating events, speakers, consultants, meals, materials, and social activities.

Assists with the development and preparation of all learning objectives, performance objectives, materials and manuals for training of all professional positions.

Coordinates and is present on site for all hall opening, closing and transition-related activities in their area of responsibility.

Collaborates with Director of Residential Education on the implementation and success of living learning communities in assigned area.

Participates in general staff meetings and divisional meetings, committees, and assists with on-campus admissions visit programs and new student orientation.

Direct oversight of Peer Mentor training, selection, development and supervision or student hall governance including Residence Hall Association and a hall council within each residence hall including planning and implementation of student leadership initiatives.

Serves as University Hearing Officer for students involved in University and housing policy violations.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Student Personnel, Student Affairs, Higher Education Administration or a related field.

A minimum of three years of professional higher education experience in a related field.

Previous supervisory experience.

A demonstrated understanding of issues facing college students.

PREFERRED:

Professional experience with a live-in, on-call position in an institution of higher education.

Experience fostering inclusive residence hall communities, supporting student development through educational programming, addressing student concerns and behavioral issues, managing residence hall operations, and contributing to departmental initiatives and strategic goals.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Salary Range

$70,000.00-$78,000.00 Annually

The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/benefits/   

Montclair State University considers factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s relevant work experience, education, skills, and internal equity, when extending an offer.

Salary offers for internal employees who are part of a collective bargaining unit (CBU) and are applying to a position that is within a CBU will be determined in accordance with contractual provisions. 

Department

Residential Life

Position Type

Administrative

Contact Information:

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email talent@montclair.edu.

Inclusion Statement

Montclair State University values access and educational excellence. We are committed to an environment of diverse perspectives which ensures that graduates will be civically engaged, committed to democracy, and prepared to thrive as global citizens. We foster a community that promotes varied experiences and voices. We seek applicants who will contribute diverse ideas and perspectives and who value an environment that promotes educational growth and advancement for all.

EEO/AA Statement

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.

Additional information can be found on the website at 
www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/

Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy

Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities.  The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/