Associate Director of Residence Life

Job overview

The Associate Director of Residence Life is an onsite role in Varsity Village, NY. The annual salary is $61,000–$64,000. The role supports Niagara University’s residence life program and campus community. The associate director oversees residence hall operations and staff, develops community programming and training, and helps address student conduct and concerns. The position also coordinates housing operations and serves as an on-call resource during high-risk, emergency, or crisis situations.

What you'll do

• Oversee residence hall day-to-day functions
• supervise and evaluate four residence directors and assist with paraprofessional staff
• hire and train residence directors with the Associate Dean
• co-chair the Students of Concern team and provide follow-up and case management as needed
• oversee community development and programming
• maintain the online student conduct system and serve as a hearing officer for routine to mid-level violations
• meet with assigned at-risk students
• address student and parent concerns and connect them with campus resources
• assist with housing operations and room assignments
• develop the Community Advisor selection process and paraprofessional training curriculum
• serve in an on-call rotation and attend or facilitate weeknight and weekend programs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate director

residence life

higher education

residence hall operations

student affairs

student conduct

student support

staff supervision

community programming

varsity village ny

on-call rotation

evenings and weekends

$61k–$64k per year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Low-cost health benefits
• 403(b) contribution
• affordable tuition at Niagara University for the employee and eligible immediate family
• tuition exchange at designated universities for eligible dependent children
• 20 annual holidays, paid time off, half-day Fridays during summer, public service loan forgiveness eligibility, free parking, and on-site dining options.

Why this role

Master’s degree in Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, or a related field required; post-master’s residence life or student affairs experience and a valid New York State driver’s license required; essential personnel role requiring campus presence.

About the employer

Niagara University is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.