ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, STUDENT HOUSING
FIRST REVIEW AUGUST 5, 2026 - OPEN UNTIL FILLED
ESTIMATED STARTING SALARY
$5,121 - 5,512 MONTHLY
$61,448 - $66,143 ANNUALLY
FULL SALARY RANGE IS LISTED BELOW
$5,121 - 7,132 MONTHLY
$61,448 - 85,585 ANNUALLY
12 MONTHS / 40 HOURS PER WEEK
LIVE-IN POSITION
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT A COVER LETTER, RESUME, AND TRANSCRIPTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
Under the direction of an administrator or manager, contributes to the planning, organization, control, and direction of the Student Housing Department; supervises student leaders and resident assistants, assists with coordination and implementation of campus activities, and serves as an advisor to the Associated Student Board Student Government; assists the Director of Student Housing with the evaluation and response to student conduct issues and concerns in the residence halls and on campus; participates and responds to campus situations, including campus emergencies; assists with residence hall correspondence, supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel. The Assistant Director position is a live-in professional who shall be responsible for helping to build and support a community that encourages and promotes diversity, inclusion, and equity among residents, fostering individual and collective growth and development.
College of the Siskiyous seeks applicants who possess the skills and qualities necessary to provide exceptional support to our diverse student body. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment that reflects the richness of our community. If you share our commitment to social and racial justice and are passionate about creating a more equitable educational experience, we encourage you to apply.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
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District and college policies and procedures related to the area of assignment.
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Budget preparation and control.
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Higher education curriculum, instruction and the role of residential, educational, and community development activities.
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Programs to enhance resident academic success, persistence, and retention.
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Principles, practices, and trends related to enrollment, student retention, student transferability, and long-range student engagement.
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Facilities management, including student housing and residence education programs.
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Analytical and critical thinking skills.
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State and federal codes, statuses, and regulations governing California Community College student development and instructional support services.
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Title IX laws and rules translated into policies, education, and due processes.
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Student programs offering financial assistance, educational programs, community organizations, and various resources available throughout the community.
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Contract negotiation skills with vendors and external partnerships to provide a variety of services to enhance the residential student experience.
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Event planning, promotion, publicity, and execution.
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Judicial affairs, adjudication, and skill at developing and conducting in=service training.
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California Education Code related to the area of assignment.
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General functions, policies, rules, and regulations of a community college.
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Planning, organization, and direction within the assigned department.
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Cultural sensitivity.
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FERPA law, Brown Act, and other applicable laws and codes.
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Office management techniques and procedures.
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Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
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Principles and practices of administration, supervision, and training.
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Electronic and manual record-keeping, filing, file sharing, and filing systems methods and techniques.
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Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
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Proper English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
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Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
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Operation of computers, software programs and applications, computer hardware, and peripheral equipment.
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Mathematic calculations.
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Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
Ability to:
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Independently perform the essential responsibilities of the position.
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Apply the regulations of the California Education Code and Title IX.
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Implement, evaluate, and develop training programs and curriculum.
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Build consensus to accomplish goals and tasks related to the area of assignment.
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Exercise sound judgement, manage highly sensitive and confidential information.
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Develop and implement a plan for student services related to program objectives, state, federal, and local regulations.
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Build consensus and collaborative decision and conflict resolution processes.
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Engage in professional interactions and collaborative efforts with law enforcement, emergency services, and campus partners.
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Build, develop, hire, teach, and train others to provide quality services, engaging communities, and collaborative relationships throughout the institution.
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Supervise, delegate, and evaluate staff and program effectiveness.
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Manage funding sources, budgets, expenditures, and financial resources.
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Develop goals, objectives, and strategic plans.
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Provide leadership for residence life and operations.
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Make sustainable decisions that positively impact the college life experience.
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Create and sustain sound housing and residential education business processes.
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Assess and link student-centered programs and services to student learning and retention outcomes.
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Plan, coordinate, organize, and prioritize workload to meet schedules and timelines.
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Coordinate flow of communications and information as needed.
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Generate and prepare comprehensive reports related to the area of assignment.
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Compose effective correspondence.
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Compile and verify data and prepare reports.
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Update and maintain electronic and manual record-keeping, filing, file sharing, and filing systems methods and techniques.
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Utilize a computer to input and/or extract data, maintain automated records, and generate computerized reports.
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Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
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Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
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Add, subtract, multiply, and divide with speed and accuracy.
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Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others during the course of work.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this classification, employees are regularly required to sit or stand for extended periods of time; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel, operate personal computers and other standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms; bend at the waist, kneel or crouch to file materials, walks up and down stairs in the campus residence halls, regularly lifts office products and supplies, furniture, and other housing equipment up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, ability to distinguish basic shades and colors and the ability to adjust focus.
Employees are frequently required to walk and stand and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this classification, incumbents are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data information, and documents; use math and mathematical reasoning; analyze and solve problems; learn and apply new information and skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; use math and/or mathematical reasoning; perform highly detailed work under changing intensive deadlines on multiple, concurrent tasks; and interact with District administration, management, staff, students, vendors, the public, elected officials, and others encountered in the course of work, some of whom may be dissatisfied or disruptive.
Work Environment
This position will require on-call, weekend, nights and evening hours holidays.
The work environment described herein is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this classification. Incumbents in this classification may encounter frequent interruptions by college personnel, students, and the public.
This role involves the use of two-way radio communication devices, flashlights, Wi-Fi-dependent phones, batteries, and electrical equipment.
Employees are exposed to cleaning equipment such as disinfectants, sprays, sanitization equipment, and custodial supplies.
Employees work indoors and outdoors where minimal yet some exposure to environmental situations such as rain, heat, humidity, and cold. Employees perform the majority of work in a typical office condition where minimal safety conditions exist; the incumbent will experience constant interruptions in the normal course of work; noise levels may vary depending on activities of the office, division, or department, drives a vehicle to conduct work.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires us to identify the essential (*) duties/functions of the position. We have indicated those duties with an (*)on the job description.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
College of the Siskiyous (Siskiyous) acknowledges and condemns the history of colonization of the Indigenous Tribes who originally inhabited the land on which our institution stands. We acknowledge their continued existence and wisdom regarding this place and area.
It is our mission and vision to foster a community that is inclusive, responsive and supportive of all of its members equitably. It is important for our students and staff to understand the history of our area, acknowledge the past, collaborate with our communities, and facilitate course work which empowers our students with the tools to lead with respect.
All members of the College community are responsible for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning environment in which differences are embraced, sharing is encouraged, equity is sought, and inclusiveness is practiced. We will continually assess our progress to ensure that diversity initiatives disrupt and eliminate harmful policies within our college community. Siskiyous welcomes and embraces students and employees from all backgrounds including, but not limited to: ability or disability, age, ancestry, body type or size, citizenship or immigration status, economic status, educational status, employment status, ethnicity, food or housing insecurity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, incarceration experience, language, marital or partner status, military or veteran status, national origin, neuro-diversity, physical or mental health status, political affiliation, race or racial identity, religion, reproductive status, sex, and/or sexual orientation.
The College strives to ensure that its diversity initiatives are anti-racist and inclusive. Our ultimate goal is to eliminate oppressive policies within our College community.
SELECTION PROCESS
After the preliminary screening, selected candidates will be invited to the campus for an initial interview with the Search Committee. Videoconference interviews (in lieu of an in-person initial interview) will be offered. Candidates to be interviewed will be selected from applicants who most closely meet the minimum and desired qualifications. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. The Search Committee will recommend finalists to the Superintendent/President for a final interview.
The District reserves the right to re-advertise the position or to delay indefinitely filling of the position if it is deemed that applicants for the position do not constitute an adequate applicant pool or if funding is not available.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employees must satisfy all the pre-employment requirements prior to appointment that include, but are not limited to, tuberculosis clearance (EC 87408.6), fingerprint processing, and verification of their legal right to work in the United States. A pre-employment physical examination may be required.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in completing the application or interview process must notify the Human Resources Office in advance.
College of the Siskiyous is an equal opportunity employer. Siskiyou Joint Community College District (“College of the Siskiyous”) does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religious preference, age, disability (physical and mental), pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, sexual orientation, genetics, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, in selection and hiring of job applicants or treatment in employment, at any of its campuses. College of the Siskiyous also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and workplace violence.
College of the Siskiyous is accredited by the Accrediting commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
