Join the CBC team and help us transform students’ lives!
CBC is committed to our vision to be the educational home that transforms students' lives through economic and social mobility. We are one of eight Hispanic-Serving Institutions in Washington state with Hispanic students representing just under half of our student population. As such, CBC is committed to discovering and enacting innovative ways to intentionally serve Hispanic students while serving all. We center equity in all that we do and seek to attract and retain engaged individuals committed to helping all students be successful in accomplishing their goals.
CBC places a high value on the ability to communicate effectively across cultures, to implement culturally responsive teaching strategies, and model intercultural empathy. Experience in serving Hispanic students is not merely a preference — it is valued at Columbia Basin College. Advanced intercultural knowledge and skills among our faculty is essential to the success of our students and our institution as a whole.
El CBC está comprometido con nuestra visión de ser el hogar educativo que transforma las vidas de los estudiantes a través de la movilización económica y social. Somos una de ocho Instituciones al Servicio de los hispanos en el estado de Washington y los estudiantes hispanos representan un poco menos de la mitad de nuestra población estudiantil. Como tal, CBC se compromete a descubrir y crear formas innovadoras para servir intencionalmente a los estudiantes hispanos, mientras que al mismo tiempo sirve a todos los demás. Nos enfocamos en la equidad en todo lo que hacemos y buscamos atraer y retener individuos que se comprometan en ayudar a todos los estudiantes a tener éxito en el logro de sus metas.
El CBC le da un enorme valor a la habilidad de comunicarse efectivamente a través de culturas, para implementar estrategias de enseñanza culturalmente responsivas, y modelar empatía intercultural. La experiencia en servir a los estudiantes hispanos no es simplemente una preferencia, sino que es algo que se valora en el Columbia Basin College. El conocimiento y las aptitudes interculturales avanzadas entre nuestros profesores son esenciales para el éxito de nuestros estudiantes y de nuestra institución en su totalidad.
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The Assistant Director for Residential Life (AD) is a full-time, live-in position, responsible for day-to-day management and programming for the two residence hall communities. This includes supervising Resident Assistants, responding to after-hours crises, giving tours to prospective students/residents, and overseeing the move-in and out processes. The AD is typically the first-level responder for in-hall emergencies and provides resources and referrals for a wide range of student needs, including food insecurity, mental health, and academic support.
This position reports directly to the Director for Residential Life.
The salary range for this position is $64,409.00 - $71,197.00 annually. This is a live-in position and includes College-provided housing with rent and utilities paid as part of the total compensation package. The successful candidate must reside on campus and meet all the expectation in the Housing Agreement.
This position is open for applications until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by July 5, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST. The College will conduct initial interviews with selected candidates via Zoom and will conduct on-campus interviews with finalists.
- Assist the Director for Residential Life in coordinating and administering the overall Residence Life program, including student development, operations, application processing, placement, assignment, billing, maintenance, room inspections, inventory management, move-in/move-out, and other essential processes in assigned residence hall(s);
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Instill a sense of community, maintain operational standards, implement new services, and develop awareness of issues within the assigned residence halls, working with the Director to initiate responsive efforts;
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Implement all policies and procedures of the Office of Student Housing, promote student rights and responsibilities, and assist with resident conduct, reporting, and behavioral concerns;
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Initiate responses to urgent situations, emergencies, and crises on an on-call basis, taking appropriate actions within policies; participate in the on-call administrator-in-charge rotation for Student Housing;
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Participate in Resident Assistant (RA) recruitment, selection, and hiring processes; hire, train, supervise, and evaluate RAs in partnership with the Director, providing ongoing leadership, staff development, and conducting regular staff and one-on-one meetings;
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Work with housing staff to assess student needs and interests, anticipate and promote educational and recreational programs, and support initiatives that enrich the residential community;
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Assist with training staff for programming, participate in workgroup training, advisory committees, college-sponsored events, and programs; facilitate and lead training or events as assigned;
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Serve as a resource and referral for student staff and residents dealing with residence hall problems, including facilities issues, resident mediation, behavioral concerns, and personal matters;
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Collaborate with campus partners (e.g., counseling services, campus safety, facilities, and student services) to support student wellbeing and residence hall operations;
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Must reside on campus and will be subject to on-call hours; and,
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Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's Degree from an institutionally accredited College or University, or equivalent combination of education/training/experience;
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Experience supervising students (e.g., Resident Assistants, work study, etc.) or other employees;
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Must successfully pass a background check, including any individuals over the age of 18 residing in the assigned housing, in accordance with maximum occupancy guidelines;
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Must be eligible to reside in on-campus housing, adhering to everything outlined in the Housing Agreement, and maintain that eligibility throughout the duration of employment;
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Must possess, or obtain within 6 months of hire, current CPR certification.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Demonstrated success in developing and implementing residence life programing, events, and activities;
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One (1) year of professional employment in student housing or student life and activities experience;
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Experience working in a community college housing setting;
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Working knowledge of laws and regulations which impact Housing & Residential Life programs and students such as CAS Standards, Fair Housing Act, HEOA, FERPA, Title IX, student conduct, and due process, etc.
COMPETENCIES:
Support for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Reflecting CBC’s mission, vision and values, support initiatives that expand the human qualities that differentiate our workplace and educational setting. Demonstrate and advocate an understanding of differences, open mindedness, compassion, sensitivity and interest in differing viewpoints given the diverse population and show a deep commitment to the involvement of colleagues, students and community members to student experience and success honoring freedom of expression as fundamental to personal, professional and organizational growth;
CBC Shared Commitments: Demonstrates a willingness to work with and support others in completing assignments, accepts constructive feedback, and cooperates with coworkers and supervisors. Shows alignment with CBC Shared Commitments by treating others with respect, communicating and collaborating effectively, pursuing growth and learning, valuing and celebrating contributions, prioritizing wellness, and holding self and others accountable;
Customer Service Skills: Manage difficult or emotional customer situations; respond promptly to customer needs; solicit customer feedback to improve service; respond to requests for service and assistance; meet commitments;
Quality Management: Set clear quality requirements; measure key outcomes; improve processes, products, and services;
Leadership: Lead through influence, rather than authority, and take ownership and accountability for the area of responsibility and decisions made; demonstrate confidence within area of expertise; promote a cooperative work environment; demonstrate ability to appropriately apply leadership techniques to motivate, develop, and guide employees;
Oral & Written Communication: Speak clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations; listen and get clarification; respond well to questions; demonstrate group presentation skills; participate in meetings; structure and convey information clearly and effectively through both formal and informal documents; review and edit written work constructively; ability to tailor to audience in mind; and
Student Centered: Attention, interest, activities, and efforts are centered upon the best interest of students; create and support an environment that enables learners to achieve their personal, academic, and professional goals; provide courteous and helpful responses to all customers, whether they be students, general public, or employees from another department.
Columbia Basin College is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas (e.g., H-1B) at this time. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.
This is a full-time, overtime eligible professional staff position. The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; however, hours may vary based on operational needs and evening and weekend work may be required. The position includes built in on call responsibilities. The assigned residence hall unit has a maximum occupancy of three individuals. This position is subject to the College’s drug and tobacco free campus policy, which includes all campus facilities and student housing.
CBC offers excellent medical/dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, paid leave, retirement plans, and a variety of benefit options. Please view the “Benefits” tab for comprehensive benefits information.
CBC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the letter and spirit of all federal and state laws. CBC encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other legal protected characteristics. Candidates who need any accommodation in the application process or in employment should contact the Office of Human Resources.
Successful candidates must meet the following requirements:
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Provide proof of lawful permanent residency or other appropriate work authorization as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986.
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Disclose any substantiated findings or any ongoing investigations related to sexual misconduct as required by RCW28B.112.080.
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Pass a criminal background check. Note: information learned during the criminal background check will not necessarily preclude employment but may be a factor in eligibility for the position.
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Verify education at the time of hire.
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Maintain an alcohol-free and drug-free workplace during employment.
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Everything outlined in the Housing Agreement.
Other Job Elements
The working conditions listed below represent those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach, and handle objects. The role requires sufficient mobility to frequently move materials such as files, books, and office equipment, as well as travel between campus buildings. Manual dexterity and coordination are necessary to operate a computer, calculator, and other standard office equipment. The primary workspace for this position is an office located within the residence hall.
Work Conditions
Work is performed in an office located within the residence hall, as well as in other campus settings as appropriate. The position operates in a fast paced and sometimes high demand service environment. During standard working hours, the incumbent is expected to be present and accessible in the residence hall office. The noise level is consistent with a typical office environment, including telephones, frequent interruptions and background activity associated with a residential community.
If you have questions or need assistance during the application or search process, please contact the recruiter for this position, Ashley Jordan, at [email protected] or (509) 542-4567. 