Assistant Director of Residential Life
The Claremont Colleges Services, Claremont, California, United States, 91711
**Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Statement**
In addition to its commitment to a harassment-free educational and working environment, the College is an equal employment opportunity employer. The College is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable state and federal laws on the matter. The College does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition or medical leave, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law. The College also prohibits the harassment of any employee on any of these bases.**Location:**Claremont, CA**Job Posting Title:**Assistant Director of Residential Life**Job Details and Requirement:**# # BASIC FUNCTION:The Assistant Director of Residential Life supports the development, implementation, and leadership of a comprehensive residential life program (14 on-campus residence halls, 1 on-campus student apartment complex, and 1 local student apartment complex) that fosters a vibrant living-learning community and promotes student growth and development. Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Residential Life, the Assistant Director provides supervision and guidance to 28 Resident Assistants and two student Kitchen Managers. This role designs and delivers programs that support students’ educational, social, and cultural needs. In collaboration with the Senior Assistant Dean for Student Life and the Assistant Dean for Student Engagement, the Assistant Director also advises student leaders in ASCMC, CMC’s student government, to plan and execute 4-5 annual large-scale signature events. As a member of the On-Call Dean team, the Assistant Director is required to live in college-provided housing near campus and remain available to respond to emergencies and crises as needed. The anticipated start date for this position is July 2026.# DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:**Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Residential Life, the Assistant Director of Residential Life works both independently and collaboratively to perform the following essential duties and responsibilities:* Supervise 28 Resident Assistants and two Kitchen Managers, including recruitment, selection, training, and ongoing development.* Lead weekly team meetings and hold biweekly one-on-one meetings with Resident Assistants to support performance and address concerns.* Develop residence hall programming that promotes student connection, engagement, and skill development aligned with Dean of Students Office priorities.* Manage and distribute the Resident Assistant on-call schedule.* Support housing operations, including room draw, housing assignments, move-in, and residence hall openings and closings.* Assist in maintaining systems that support and streamline housing processes.* Collaborate with Facilities and Campus Services to manage residential facilities, operations, and maintenance needs.* Meet with students, staff, and parents to address and resolve housing concerns.* Advise Dorm Presidents and other student leaders on residence hall programming.* Meet weekly with the ASCMC Vice President for Student Activities to advise on planning and executing annual signature events.* Serve as the primary staff liaison at large-scale ASCMC parties (2–3 per semester), working with student leaders, staff, vendors, and Public Safety and Emergency Management to ensure student safety.* Assist in adjudicating low-level student conduct cases through the Student Conduct Process.* Serve on the On-Call Dean Team, acting as a primary responder up to four weeks per semester, as well as during portions of winter break and summer.* Provide leadership and support during emergencies or critical incidents affecting residential students.* Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean for Residential Life, Senior Assistant Dean for Student Life, Dean of Students, or Vice President for Student Affairs.Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment. The successful candidate will also be able to perform the following essential functions:* Take and follow directions.* Work cooperatively with others.* Receive and respond appropriately to constructive criticism.* Display a positive attitude.* Balance multiple tasks and priorities.* Perform other essential duties and tasks specific to the position.* Model residential life practices that support equity, access, and inclusive excellence.# QUALIFICATION STANDARDS & SKILLS:**EDUCATION**: Master’s degree completed or in-progress in student affairs, higher education, or a related field, or any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is required.**EXPERIENCE**: A minimum of two years of related experience in student affairs, higher education, or a related field with previous experience in residential life is required. Leadership positions and internships in a graduate program may count towards this experience.**LICENSES:** A valid driver’s license is required to drive College-owned vehicles and the ability to be insured under the College’s authorized driver’s policy.**REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:** Individual must possess knowledge, skills, and ability to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge skills and abilities.**OTHER:****REQUIRED HOURS:** The regular hours for this full-time position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Holiday, weekend and evening work hours will be required. Regular hours may vary due to needs of the College or division.**CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS:** This is a regular, full-time, 12-month, exempt, benefits-eligible position.Supervisor – AB1825: YesMandatory Reporter – CA Penal Code: YesResponsible Employee – Title IX: YesCampus Security Authority – The Clery Act: YesIPEDS Category Job Code: 31-0000/33-0000/35-0000/37-0000/39-0000 - Service Occupations**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:** Light (up to 20 lbs.)
**SALARY RANGE:** The anticipated salary range is $70,304 - $73,000 per year. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is required to live in college-provided housing near campus.Claremont McKenna College offers employee benefits that include health, dental, and vision plans; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; paid vacation, sick, and holiday time; retirement benefits; basic and voluntary life insurance; dependent tuition remission; ride-share incentives; and more.**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:** This position supervises 28 Student Resident Assistants and 2 Student Kitchen Managers**REPORTS TO**: This position reports to the Assistant Dean for Residential Life**GROOMING AND APPEARANCE:** Employees are expected to wear attire that is appropriate to the office or department in which they work.**BACKGROUND CHECK**: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a full consumer background check. Employment is contingent on the satisfactory results of the aforementioned, in addition to compliance with the requirements cited in this job description.**ADA/OSHA:** This job description defines the essential or fundamental job duties of this position. It is assumed that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of #J-18808-Ljbffr
In addition to its commitment to a harassment-free educational and working environment, the College is an equal employment opportunity employer. The College is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable state and federal laws on the matter. The College does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition or medical leave, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law. The College also prohibits the harassment of any employee on any of these bases.**Location:**Claremont, CA**Job Posting Title:**Assistant Director of Residential Life**Job Details and Requirement:**# # BASIC FUNCTION:The Assistant Director of Residential Life supports the development, implementation, and leadership of a comprehensive residential life program (14 on-campus residence halls, 1 on-campus student apartment complex, and 1 local student apartment complex) that fosters a vibrant living-learning community and promotes student growth and development. Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Residential Life, the Assistant Director provides supervision and guidance to 28 Resident Assistants and two student Kitchen Managers. This role designs and delivers programs that support students’ educational, social, and cultural needs. In collaboration with the Senior Assistant Dean for Student Life and the Assistant Dean for Student Engagement, the Assistant Director also advises student leaders in ASCMC, CMC’s student government, to plan and execute 4-5 annual large-scale signature events. As a member of the On-Call Dean team, the Assistant Director is required to live in college-provided housing near campus and remain available to respond to emergencies and crises as needed. The anticipated start date for this position is July 2026.# DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:**Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Residential Life, the Assistant Director of Residential Life works both independently and collaboratively to perform the following essential duties and responsibilities:* Supervise 28 Resident Assistants and two Kitchen Managers, including recruitment, selection, training, and ongoing development.* Lead weekly team meetings and hold biweekly one-on-one meetings with Resident Assistants to support performance and address concerns.* Develop residence hall programming that promotes student connection, engagement, and skill development aligned with Dean of Students Office priorities.* Manage and distribute the Resident Assistant on-call schedule.* Support housing operations, including room draw, housing assignments, move-in, and residence hall openings and closings.* Assist in maintaining systems that support and streamline housing processes.* Collaborate with Facilities and Campus Services to manage residential facilities, operations, and maintenance needs.* Meet with students, staff, and parents to address and resolve housing concerns.* Advise Dorm Presidents and other student leaders on residence hall programming.* Meet weekly with the ASCMC Vice President for Student Activities to advise on planning and executing annual signature events.* Serve as the primary staff liaison at large-scale ASCMC parties (2–3 per semester), working with student leaders, staff, vendors, and Public Safety and Emergency Management to ensure student safety.* Assist in adjudicating low-level student conduct cases through the Student Conduct Process.* Serve on the On-Call Dean Team, acting as a primary responder up to four weeks per semester, as well as during portions of winter break and summer.* Provide leadership and support during emergencies or critical incidents affecting residential students.* Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean for Residential Life, Senior Assistant Dean for Student Life, Dean of Students, or Vice President for Student Affairs.Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment. The successful candidate will also be able to perform the following essential functions:* Take and follow directions.* Work cooperatively with others.* Receive and respond appropriately to constructive criticism.* Display a positive attitude.* Balance multiple tasks and priorities.* Perform other essential duties and tasks specific to the position.* Model residential life practices that support equity, access, and inclusive excellence.# QUALIFICATION STANDARDS & SKILLS:**EDUCATION**: Master’s degree completed or in-progress in student affairs, higher education, or a related field, or any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is required.**EXPERIENCE**: A minimum of two years of related experience in student affairs, higher education, or a related field with previous experience in residential life is required. Leadership positions and internships in a graduate program may count towards this experience.**LICENSES:** A valid driver’s license is required to drive College-owned vehicles and the ability to be insured under the College’s authorized driver’s policy.**REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:** Individual must possess knowledge, skills, and ability to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge skills and abilities.**OTHER:****REQUIRED HOURS:** The regular hours for this full-time position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Holiday, weekend and evening work hours will be required. Regular hours may vary due to needs of the College or division.**CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS:** This is a regular, full-time, 12-month, exempt, benefits-eligible position.Supervisor – AB1825: YesMandatory Reporter – CA Penal Code: YesResponsible Employee – Title IX: YesCampus Security Authority – The Clery Act: YesIPEDS Category Job Code: 31-0000/33-0000/35-0000/37-0000/39-0000 - Service Occupations**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:** Light (up to 20 lbs.)
**SALARY RANGE:** The anticipated salary range is $70,304 - $73,000 per year. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is required to live in college-provided housing near campus.Claremont McKenna College offers employee benefits that include health, dental, and vision plans; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; paid vacation, sick, and holiday time; retirement benefits; basic and voluntary life insurance; dependent tuition remission; ride-share incentives; and more.**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:** This position supervises 28 Student Resident Assistants and 2 Student Kitchen Managers**REPORTS TO**: This position reports to the Assistant Dean for Residential Life**GROOMING AND APPEARANCE:** Employees are expected to wear attire that is appropriate to the office or department in which they work.**BACKGROUND CHECK**: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a full consumer background check. Employment is contingent on the satisfactory results of the aforementioned, in addition to compliance with the requirements cited in this job description.**ADA/OSHA:** This job description defines the essential or fundamental job duties of this position. It is assumed that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of #J-18808-Ljbffr