Job Title: Assistant Director, Residential Experience

Department: Res Halls-Admin & Gen

Campus Location: Main Campus

FLSA Status: Exempt/ Salaried

Position Type/ Work Schedule

• 2080 Hours per year
• 12 Months per year
• 40 Hours per week (Estimated)

About Us

Colorado College is a nationally recognized, residential liberal arts college with 2,300 students from around the world. Employees set the stage for student success by bringing their diverse experience and knowledge to the table. The college actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment in which students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives can learn and work.

Job Summary

Are you passionate about creating inclusive, engaging, and growth-oriented residential communities? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where student development, diversity, and collaboration drive meaningful change? If so, we invite you to join our team as the Assistant Director of Residential Experience at Colorado College!

In this pivotal role, you’ll help shape the lived experience of students in a three-year residential campus, working alongside campus partners to foster an environment where students are supported, challenged, and inspired. Enjoy the convenience of an on-campus apartment as part of your role.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, Special Interest Housing, Language Houses, and student programs/activities around leadership, health and wellness, personal finance, and more.
• Supervise, mentor, and support 2-4 Residential Life Coordinators (RLCs) and indirectly oversee a team of Resident Advisors (RAs).
• Design and coordinate RA training & development programs, ensuring student leaders are well-prepared to support their communities.
• Partner with the Director of Housing & Residential Experience and the Assistant Dean of Students & Director of Community Standards to uphold community standards and case management efforts.
• Manage budgets for program areas, track expenditures, and contribute to annual budget planning.
• Oversee summer residential operations, including Summer Conferences and Academic Summer Programs.
• Serve in a rotating on-call capacity for a vibrant residential community of 1,800 students.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in student development, higher education administration, counseling, or other related degree plus a minimum of three years of post-master’s experience working in Residence Life, Housing, or student life; experience with on-call and/or crisis response; previous supervisory experience; excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Supervision of graduate assistants or professional staff; StarRez housing software and/or Maxient software experience; experience working in a private liberal arts institution.

Applicants are welcome to apply even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications. We value diverse perspectives and encourage individuals with a genuine interest in the role to submit their applications. 

Other Position Details:

• Supervises Staff
• Position will not drive CC vehicles

Application Instructions

• Continuous Recruitment - for full consideration, apply by: May 1, 2025
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

• $56,116 to $67,337 per year 

What We Offer:

As part of the total compensation for Staff and Faculty roles, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time - accrual of 7.34 hours of vacation per pay period (176 hours or 22 days per year) and 4 hours of sick time per pay period (96 hours or 12 days per year)
• Paid seasonal breaks and holidays (20 days per year)
• 403(b) retirement plans where employees contribute 5% of pay and CC contributes 10%
• Tuition benefits for employee and eligible dependents
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program
• Wellness benefits including free access to the sports center, swimming pool, arts and crafts, outdoor programs, and financial consultants

Accommodation Statement:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College’s policies, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Colorado College, or if you cannot use the online application system, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (719) 389-6421 or HR@ColoradoCollege.edu

E-Verify Information:

This organization participates in E-Verify. For more information, visit www.e-verify.gov.

Benefit Information:

Please refer to https://mybensite.com/coloradocollege/

Leave Information:

Please refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/welcome/leadership/policies/vacation-leave-and-accrual.html