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Assistant Director of Residence Life
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- Full-time
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- Master's degree
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- Full-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
TEACHER, MUSIC SY2627 (Murrah)
Murrah High School —Jackson, MS
- $49,278 - $80,502 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- High school
- Mid-level
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After School Care Assistant Director
Mission First Early Learning Center —Jackson, MS
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Writing skills
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Director & Assistant/Associate Professor
Jackson State University —Jackson, MS
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- University
- Education
Assistant to the Executive Director
Ambition Prep —Jackson, MS
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Office
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Director of Clinical Training (Assistant or Associate Professor)
Jackson State University —Jackson, MS
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- University
- Psychology
Assistant Director of Maintenance and Construction
Jackson State University —Jackson, MS
- Full-time
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- Construction site
- Mid-level

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Assistant Director of Residence Life

Jackson State University -
Jackson, MS

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Training program design for professional development
Curriculum implementation management in an education administration role
Student supervision
Appeals
Website management
Staff supervision
Master's degree in higher education administration
Recruitment process management
Educational Administration
Experience working with graduate students
Coaching
Strategic planning in education
Academic institution experience
Residential life (student support initiatives)
Performance management
Educational program budgeting
Master's degree
Emergency response in crisis intervention
Recruitment and selection
Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds
Collaboration with other professionals for student support
Continuous improvement
Emergency response
Decision making
Student advocacy
Staff training
Incident response (Crisis management methodologies)
Recruiting
Parent communication in school administration
Personnel management in education

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Description

The Department of Housing & Residence Life is accepting applications for its Assistant Director of Residence Life position.

The Assistant Director of Residence Life plays a critical leadership role within Housing & Residence Life, responsible for the supervision, development, and management of professional and student staff, the implementation of residential curriculum and engagement initiatives, crisis response, and overall support of student success within residential communities. This is a highly collaborative, fast-paced position requiring sound judgment, discretion, and a proactive approach to both daily operations and long-term strategic planning.

This position is not a typical 8-5 office job. The successful candidate will be expected to respond to student needs outside regular business hours, manage crises and student concerns in real-time, and maintain visibility within the residential communities. The position requires a high level of emotional intelligence, flexibility, accountability, and resilience. It is ideal for individuals passionate about supporting student development while managing operational and administrative complexities.

Examples of Duties

Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate full-time Community Directors, Graduate Assistants, and paraprofessional staff (Resident Assistants, Desk Assistants, Work-Study Students).
Provide consistent one-on-one supervision, performance coaching, and goal setting for direct reports.
Design, coordinate, and assess comprehensive training programs for all staff (fall, spring, and, ongoing in-service).
Implement and lead a residential curriculum or engagement model that aligns with the department's learning outcomes and university mission.
Build collaborative partnerships with academic departments, student organizations, and campus partners to enhance the residential experience.
Serve in an on-call duty rotation providing 24/7 coverage to respond to emergencies, including mental health crises, facility issues, and student conduct matters.
Serve as a hearing officer for residential conduct cases and appeals; maintain thorough and confidential documentation in Maxient or a similar system.
Maintain availability for direct student and parent communication, including escalated complaints or sensitive situations.
Assist in the planning and execution of large-scale housing processes such as move-in, move-out, and hall openings/closings.
Implement and lead a residential curriculum or engagement model that aligns with the department's learning outcomes and university mission.
Build collaborative partnerships with academic departments, student organizations, and campus partners to enhance the residential experience.
Lead the recruitment, selection, onboarding, and training of paraprofessional and graduate staff, including Work-Study students assigned to Residence Life.
Ensure that student staff arc aligned with departmental expectations and support residence hall operations effectively.
Evaluate programming budgets, effectiveness, attendance trends, and student satisfaction to inform continuous improvement.
Assist with budget planning for residence life operations, programming, and training initiatives.
Monitor expenditures and track spending to ensure alignment with the approved budget.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or Associate Director of Housing Operations.

(Please attach cover letter along with resume.)

Typical Qualifications

Master's degree in College Student Development, Higher Education Administration or related field preferred.
Minimum of three to five (3-5) years of progressive experience in housing and residence life at a college or university is preferred.
Experience managing residence life programs and/or staff.
Knowledge in marketing and website management.
Knowledge of current trends in student housing and related programming.
Demonstrated successful experience working with diverse populations; commitment to diversity.
Knowledge of residence life practices relevant to student housing facilities.

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Assistant Director of Maintenance and Construction

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