Radford University
Assistant Director, Residence Life
Radford University, Radford, Virginia, United States, 24141
Title:
Assistant Director, Residence Life
Application Review Date:
02/23/2026
Campus Location:
Radford City - Main Campus
Work Authorization:
Radford University employs individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Applicants requiring new H-1B visa sponsorship will not be considered.
Job Description The Assistant Director for Residence Life reports directly to the Associate Director for Residence Life with a primary focus on facilitating an engaging residential experience that is highly relational, fosters curiosity and learning; centers well-being, and supports students successfully finding their way.
The Assistant Director for Residence Life supports the residential experience by providing direct supervision and leadership to up to six (6) live-in Resident Directors (RDs) and management of a residential area that houses up to 1500 students. The Assistant Director provides leadership, planning, implementation, and assessment for various department's essential administrative functions, including but is not limited to student staff recruitment, student leadership development, student staff trainings, collaborative development and implementation of the residential experience model, department engagement events, and housing operation processes.
This is a full-time, twelve-month, live-in position that includes a furnished on-campus residence, including utilities and a partial meal plan. This position serves on the administrator on-call duty rotation which serves as a crisis response and reporting function for the entire campus. Evening and weekend availability may be required.
Required Qualifications
An advanced degree in Student Affairs, Education, related field or a Bachelor's degree with experience working in college or university housing, training and experience in related field equating to an advanced degree.
Demonstrated background and knowledge of working with college students in a residential setting.
Demonstrated experience with staff supervision, training, development, and evaluation.
Familiarity with university housing and/or residential life operations, student development, and/or student support services.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of student conduct adjudicating.
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as work with peers as a member of a leadership team.
Demonstrated ability to exercise professional discretion and judgment with confidential information and materials.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide range of audiences, including students, families/guardians, the public, and colleagues.
Record of and commitment to creating supportive environments that foster student success and retention.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience planning, implementing, and assessing large-scale processes.
Experience with the creation and administration of residential engagement/experience models.
Experience supervising professional staff.
Previous experience in a live-on position at a college or university.
Experience serving in an administrative/crisis on-call rotation.
Employment Conditions Live-in position that includes a furnished on-campus residence, including utilities and a partial meal plan. This position serves on the administrator on-call duty rotation which serves as a crisis response and reporting function for the entire campus. Evening and weekend availability may be required.
Is this position Grant Funded:
No
Is this position restricted:
No
Is this position eligible for telework:
No
Hours Per Week:
40
Months per Year:
12
Statement of Economic Interest Required:
No
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Work Classification:
Administrative & Professional Faculty
Normal Work Schedule:
M-F 8:00-5:00 with some evenings and weekends
Employee Classification:
Professional - Lecturer
Department:
Housing & Residential Life
Salary:
Commensurate with experience
Department Contact Name:
Stephanie Hovsepian
Department Contact Phone:
540-831-5355
Department Contact Email:
shovsepian@radford.edu
Equal Opportunity Statement Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.
Clery Statement In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.
Criminal Background Check Statement Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.
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Assistant Director, Residence Life
Application Review Date:
02/23/2026
Campus Location:
Radford City - Main Campus
Work Authorization:
Radford University employs individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Applicants requiring new H-1B visa sponsorship will not be considered.
Job Description The Assistant Director for Residence Life reports directly to the Associate Director for Residence Life with a primary focus on facilitating an engaging residential experience that is highly relational, fosters curiosity and learning; centers well-being, and supports students successfully finding their way.
The Assistant Director for Residence Life supports the residential experience by providing direct supervision and leadership to up to six (6) live-in Resident Directors (RDs) and management of a residential area that houses up to 1500 students. The Assistant Director provides leadership, planning, implementation, and assessment for various department's essential administrative functions, including but is not limited to student staff recruitment, student leadership development, student staff trainings, collaborative development and implementation of the residential experience model, department engagement events, and housing operation processes.
This is a full-time, twelve-month, live-in position that includes a furnished on-campus residence, including utilities and a partial meal plan. This position serves on the administrator on-call duty rotation which serves as a crisis response and reporting function for the entire campus. Evening and weekend availability may be required.
Required Qualifications
An advanced degree in Student Affairs, Education, related field or a Bachelor's degree with experience working in college or university housing, training and experience in related field equating to an advanced degree.
Demonstrated background and knowledge of working with college students in a residential setting.
Demonstrated experience with staff supervision, training, development, and evaluation.
Familiarity with university housing and/or residential life operations, student development, and/or student support services.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of student conduct adjudicating.
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as work with peers as a member of a leadership team.
Demonstrated ability to exercise professional discretion and judgment with confidential information and materials.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide range of audiences, including students, families/guardians, the public, and colleagues.
Record of and commitment to creating supportive environments that foster student success and retention.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience planning, implementing, and assessing large-scale processes.
Experience with the creation and administration of residential engagement/experience models.
Experience supervising professional staff.
Previous experience in a live-on position at a college or university.
Experience serving in an administrative/crisis on-call rotation.
Employment Conditions Live-in position that includes a furnished on-campus residence, including utilities and a partial meal plan. This position serves on the administrator on-call duty rotation which serves as a crisis response and reporting function for the entire campus. Evening and weekend availability may be required.
Is this position Grant Funded:
No
Is this position restricted:
No
Is this position eligible for telework:
No
Hours Per Week:
40
Months per Year:
12
Statement of Economic Interest Required:
No
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Work Classification:
Administrative & Professional Faculty
Normal Work Schedule:
M-F 8:00-5:00 with some evenings and weekends
Employee Classification:
Professional - Lecturer
Department:
Housing & Residential Life
Salary:
Commensurate with experience
Department Contact Name:
Stephanie Hovsepian
Department Contact Phone:
540-831-5355
Department Contact Email:
shovsepian@radford.edu
Equal Opportunity Statement Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.
Clery Statement In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.
Criminal Background Check Statement Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.
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