University of Southern California
Assistant Director, Residential Education
University of Southern California, Glendale, California, us, 91222
About USC Residential Education
University of Southern California, and Residential Education. USC is a dynamic, urban campus in Los Angeles and hosts major events. The Residential Education team works to transform residential spaces into thriving communities for USC Housing residents. Opportunity
The
Assistant Director (AD)
is a full-time, live-in professional who helps implement a residential life program that encourages student and community engagement through supervision of critical functions. The AD supports the mission of the University, Student Life, and the Office for Residential Education. Under the supervision of an Associate Director, the AD is responsible for direct supervision, training, and evaluation of Residential Community/College Coordinators (RCCs) and for developing a supportive living and learning environment within an assigned residential area. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Supervise, train, and evaluate 4–6 Residential Community/College Coordinators (professional hall directors). Indirectly supervise, train, and evaluate Graduate Resident Coordinators (GRCCs) and Resident Assistants. Manage, track, and reconcile an area budget of approximately $200,000+. Participate in a 24/7 on-call duty and emergency response system for the USC population of 45,000+ students. Provide vision and oversight for Residential Education committees. Provide advice, support, assistance and referrals to all Residential Education staff as well as residents. Provide resources and support for the Residential Education programs, services, and support systems. Serve on divisional committees or task forces. Perform administrative functions for the day-to-day operation of the assigned area of residential colleges/communities. Assist with the maintenance of residence halls in cooperation with USC Housing. Maintain a weekly work schedule with periodic weekend and night commitments. Other duties as assigned by the Office for Residential Education. Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education:
Master’s Degree in Higher Education/Student Affairs or Human Services field is required. Work Experience:
At least four years of post-Master work experience within residence life; demonstrated leadership ability and ability to work effectively with staff and students. Supervision Experience:
A minimum of two years of supervisory experience. Computer Skills:
Advanced MS Word processing, MS Excel or Spreadsheets, MS PowerPoint and MS Access or database software. Demonstrated commitment to USC's Unifying Values. Compensation
Furnished 2-bedroom apartment Full university benefits Partial meal package Professional development funds as available The annual base salary range for this position is $79,178-$84,000. When determining an offer, USC considers factors such as scope and responsibilities, candidate experience, education, training, key skills, internal peer alignment, applicable laws, contractual requirements, grant funding, and market conditions. Job ID: REQ20171213 | Posted Date: 01/22/2026
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University of Southern California, and Residential Education. USC is a dynamic, urban campus in Los Angeles and hosts major events. The Residential Education team works to transform residential spaces into thriving communities for USC Housing residents. Opportunity
The
Assistant Director (AD)
is a full-time, live-in professional who helps implement a residential life program that encourages student and community engagement through supervision of critical functions. The AD supports the mission of the University, Student Life, and the Office for Residential Education. Under the supervision of an Associate Director, the AD is responsible for direct supervision, training, and evaluation of Residential Community/College Coordinators (RCCs) and for developing a supportive living and learning environment within an assigned residential area. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Supervise, train, and evaluate 4–6 Residential Community/College Coordinators (professional hall directors). Indirectly supervise, train, and evaluate Graduate Resident Coordinators (GRCCs) and Resident Assistants. Manage, track, and reconcile an area budget of approximately $200,000+. Participate in a 24/7 on-call duty and emergency response system for the USC population of 45,000+ students. Provide vision and oversight for Residential Education committees. Provide advice, support, assistance and referrals to all Residential Education staff as well as residents. Provide resources and support for the Residential Education programs, services, and support systems. Serve on divisional committees or task forces. Perform administrative functions for the day-to-day operation of the assigned area of residential colleges/communities. Assist with the maintenance of residence halls in cooperation with USC Housing. Maintain a weekly work schedule with periodic weekend and night commitments. Other duties as assigned by the Office for Residential Education. Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education:
Master’s Degree in Higher Education/Student Affairs or Human Services field is required. Work Experience:
At least four years of post-Master work experience within residence life; demonstrated leadership ability and ability to work effectively with staff and students. Supervision Experience:
A minimum of two years of supervisory experience. Computer Skills:
Advanced MS Word processing, MS Excel or Spreadsheets, MS PowerPoint and MS Access or database software. Demonstrated commitment to USC's Unifying Values. Compensation
Furnished 2-bedroom apartment Full university benefits Partial meal package Professional development funds as available The annual base salary range for this position is $79,178-$84,000. When determining an offer, USC considers factors such as scope and responsibilities, candidate experience, education, training, key skills, internal peer alignment, applicable laws, contractual requirements, grant funding, and market conditions. Job ID: REQ20171213 | Posted Date: 01/22/2026
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