Assistant Director of Residence Life

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Administration

Lincoln, NE, USA

USD 65k-65k / year

Posted on Apr 30, 2026
Working Title Assistant Director of Residence Life
Department Housing Residence Life-1479
Requisition Number S_260322
Posting Open Date 04/30/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 05/13/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
The Assistant Director of Residence Life provides leadership and operational oversight for a residential complex of 4-6 residence halls, housing approximately 2,000 students, and serves as a primary advocate for the residential community through visible presence, strong relationships, and clear communication. The Assistant Director supports student learning through residential curriculum implementation, community development initiatives, collaborations with campus partners, and more.

As the Assistant Director of Residence Life, you will:
  • Lead and manage a large residential community by fostering an engaging and supportive living-learning environment.
  • Recruit, supervise, train, and evaluate professional and student staff to support high-quality residential experiences.
  • Support student development through oversight of programming, policy enforcement, and student-of-concern response.
  • Collaborate with campus partners and stakeholders to support community success.
  • Provide leadership and administrative support to departmental committees and processes.
  • Serve in an on-call crisis/emergency response rotation. The Assistant Director is required to be available by cell phone during office hours and assigned on-call periods to support emergency and crisis response.
As a part of the Housing & Dining team, the Assistant Director helps live out our mission. In Housing & Dining at UNL, our commitment is to care. The Assistant Director is expected to foster a living environment built to accomplish this mission. Our commitment to care for our students means:
  • We provide a safe, secure, and well-maintained home where someone will know you by name.
  • We help you find friends and connect to a community.
  • We ensure a breadth of dining offerings to meet your personal needs.
  • We promise a supportive environment that prepares you to succeed in college and beyond.

At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer, known for our welcoming and supportive work environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a real impact in Nebraska.

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:
  • Ample paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
  • Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Employee & dependent scholarship program to pursue higher education
  • Generous retirement plans with university match
Learn more about working for UNL: https://go.unl.edu/aboutus

As an EO employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination
Minimum Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Three years of residence hall experience required.
  • Experience in the following areas is essential:
    • Supervision of live-in student staff.
    • Participation in professional staff on call duty rotation.
    • Development of educational programming for college students.
  • Strong administrative skills and knowledge of PC-based applications.
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to communicate and work well with others.
  • Mastery of Microsoft Office software and e-mail systems.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in higher education administration, student affairs, teaching, or equivalent.
  • Four years or more full-time Residence Director/Coordinator experience.
  • Prior experience with supervision of a graduate residence director or full-time residence director or equivalent.
  • Experience developing and implementing training for student and professional staff.
  • Demonstrated skills in managing crisis situations.
  • Experience leading departmental-wide initiatives or committees.
  • Strong administrative, planning, and organizational skills.
  • Knowledge of contemporary student housing/higher education environment.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No
Physical Required No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No
Criminal History Background Check Required Yes
Posted Salary $65,000/yr. minimum
How to Apply
Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
Rob Andrews III, Associate Director
randrews@unl.edu
402-472-3882
Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) Includes evening and weekend hours
Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No
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