Associate Director of Residential Life

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Residential Life’s well-being, community, and culture initiatives.
• Supervise 3-5 Residence Hall Directors (RHDs) and oversee their management of approximately 50 Resident Advisers.
• Build a sense of community by assessing area needs and implementing innovative educational programs and resources.
• Support holistic student well-being through developmental practices and case management in partnership with campus health and support services.
• Oversee the residential conduct process, document concerns, and ensure compliance with University protocols and the Clery Act.
• Manage the area budget and participate in the growth and development of Undergraduate Student Life and the College.
• Serve on the emergency response team and participate in rotational after-hours, weekend, and holiday on-call duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent related experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience in residence life or student affairs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of residence life, living and learning communities, leadership development, and multicultural theory.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with diverse student populations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and web-based administrative programs.
• Ability to work a live-in role with rotational on-call availability for residential emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel Administration, Counseling, or a related field.
• Experience working with Hall Councils, Residence Hall Associations, or faculty programs.
• Experience managing special interest or living-learning communities, including recruitment and selection processes.
• Experience working with young adults in an urban university setting.

About the Company

Columbia University is a world-class research institution dedicated to shaping a vibrant co-curricular undergraduate experience. Through Undergraduate Student Life, we foster environments where students grow as leaders, find belonging, and develop the skills to navigate a complex and diverse world.