Assistant Director of Residence and Student Life

Assistant Director of Residence and Student LifePlease see Special Instructions for more details.Please provide a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.Position InformationJob Title: Assistant Director of Residence and Student LifePosition Class Type: RegularPosition Type: StaffAbout Kettering: Kettering University is a national leader in experiential STEM and business education, integrating an intense academic curriculum with applied professional experience. We inspire students to realize their potential and advance their ideas by combining theory and practice better than any institution in the world. Kettering University is dedicated to achieving the extraordinary through technological innovation, leadership, and service, built on values that foster respect, integrity, creativity, collaboration, and excellence in growth, global leadership, community outreach, and an engaged community of stakeholders.Benefits: include health, dental and vision coverage; retirement benefits with up to a 9% Kettering matching contribution; life and accident insurance; tuition assistance and waiver programs; vacation and holiday pay; sick and disability pay; home purchase assistance program; recreation center membership; and many other benefits.To learn more please view the Kettering University Profile.Master’s Degree in Student Affairs, College Student Development, or related field.Professional experience with a live-in, on-call position.Knowledge of Student Development Theory and higher education ethical practices.Knowledge of StarRez and Ellucian Banner.Job Specific Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in an appropriate fieldOne to three years of professional residence hall supervisory experience; extensive undergraduate/graduate experience will be considered.Knowledge of housing software systems, preferably StarRez.Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.Student-centric mindsetCollaborative nature and positive attitudeOpen to constructive criticism and feedbackListens to different perspectives and ideasDue to the nature of this position, the successful candidate will be required to reside in on-campus housing.RESPECT : for teamwork, honesty encouragement, diversity partnerships with students.INTEGRITY : including accountability, transparency and ethics.CREATIVITY : fostering flexibility and innovation.COLLABORATION : across disciplines and with all partners.EXCELLENCE : in all we doPosting InformationPosting Number: SP00461Posting Date: 09/05/2025Closing Date: Open Until Filled NoSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsPlease provide a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.Job DutiesPercent of total time: 40%Serve as a key member of the Residence Life leadership team, working closely with the Senior Associate Director of Residence and Student Life in supporting and supervising a personalized engaging experience for residential students at Kettering University.Provide leadership to the Resident Assistant staff.Participate in the day-to-day operations of the Department of Residence Life.Participate in the Administrator On-Call rotation, supervising on-duty Resident Assistants, and providing crisis and emergency response in accordance with departmental and university policies.Assist with strategic planning, tactical implementation, and assessment of programs and services in the Department of Residence LifeAssists in overseeing residence hall occupancy, managing residential services, supervising hall facilities, and maintenance issues.Assist with staff recruitment and selection, staff training and development, staff programming, and student leadership development.Percent of total time: 20%Provide primary leadership for the Department of Residence Life’s front desk operations and customer service initiatives.Manage front desk operations and communications.Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate Desk Assistants.Manage main Residence Life email and direct communications to appropriate locations.Keep information current and updated on our Housing Portal, internal, and external websites.Percent of total time: 10%Serve as backup for the Director of Residence Life in their absence and represent the Department of Residence Life.Collaborate with campus partners on various projectsOther duties as assigned.Percent of total time: 30%Interfraternity council advisor, meeting 1:1 with chapter presidents, leading/attending council meetings.Coordinating with the Director of Student Life and Associate Dean of Students to assist with chapter accountability and community development within Fraternity and Sorority Life.Assist in implementing and supporting Fraternity and Sorority Life initiatives such House Manager Training, Health & Safety Training and Fraternity and Sorority Life traditions including Hazing Prevention Week with Associate Dean of Students and Director of Student Life.Coordinate and support FSL Programming with student leaders and campus partners.Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Campus Safety, with Student Life and the Associate Dean of Students.Partner with the Office of Student Conduct to adjudicate individual violations of the Student Code of Conduct involving Fraternity and Sorority Housing residents.Posting Specific QuestionsHave you ever worked in higher education as a Resident Assistant or Resident Director (or similar position)?YesNoWhat is the highest level of education you have attained?GEDHigh School DiplomaAssociate DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeAre you willing to work evenings and weekends?YesNoDo you have a valid unrestricted driver's license?YesNoPlease provide the specific name of the publication or website where you learned about this posting.Required DocumentsResumeCover LetterList of ReferencesOptional DocumentsNo optional documents listed.Kettering University, 1700 University Ave. Flint, MI 48504 #J-18808-Ljbffr