Associate Director, Residence Life

At Mines, the Associate Director of Residence Life for Residential Education manages, coordinates, and provides leadership for all programs related to Residence Life, student development, and residential education efforts.

In this exciting and dynamic role, you will implement the strategic vision and direction for student development programs in all residential communities, meeting the needs of the residents who live within them. You will support our mission by making recommendations on Residence Life-related policies, procedures, and works side by side in coordination with the Associate Director of Residence Life for Facilities and Operations. You’ll serve as a leader within the Division of Student Life, and at Mines as an active member of various committees and initiatives on campus. This position has the authority to act, make decisions, and interpret policy as the Director of Residence Life in the Director’s absence from campus. For more on the Residence Life team at Mines, please visit: https://www.mines.edu/residence-life/

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The ideal candidate will have deep understanding of and desire to participate in the life of the campus, including events and programs not associated with Residence Life. You’ll have knowledge of and experience with crisis intervention techniques and ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. You’ll have skills in the development, planning, and implementation of short- and long-range goals as well as budget preparation and fiscal management. Other knowledge and skills that would be useful includ

• e:
  Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedur
• es.Skill in the planning, evaluation, revision, and implementation of student development programs and community buildi
• ng.Knowledge of applicable legislation, standards, policies, and procedures within higher educati
• on.Knowledge and skill of training professional and student staff utilizing learning theories as a bas
• is.This position requires on campus presence most or all days of the work week. Weekend and evening work may be required from time to ti

me.
Primary Responsibili

tiesAdministration-

• 40%Assist in the establishment and implementation of short- and long-range department goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures; assess program effectiveness; and implement changes required for improvem
• ent.Serve on the Residence Life Leadership team responsible for supporting the overall mission and direction for the department of over 20 full time employees and housing over 3700 stude
• nts.Assist the Director of Residence Life in planning the allocation of resources relating to physical improvements of residential communities and programming budgets, based on resident and program ne
• eds.Manage the budget for all Residential Education including student programming funds, Campus Living Student Association, Signature Learning Community budgets, Signature Second-Year Residential Experience budgets, and staff training. Represent the University to various institutional divisions by serving on various university committees as well as externally to students and/or the general public/local community, including serving on the Campus Behavior Intervention T
• eam.Ensure compliance with Clery reporting in collaboration with administrative staff and campus partn
• ers.Oversee development of materials, forms, training, and marketing for Residence Life programs and proces
• ses.Oversee the day-to-day administrative tasks as it relates to Residence Halls and apartment housing residential education, assisting with planning and implementation of Residence Life events and programs throughout the y
• ear.Oversee all areas of software systems that relate to conduct (Maxient), and engagement with residential students, including access for professional and student staff and training regarding use of software syst
• ems.Lead annual review, maintenance, and updates to resident behavior policies and expectations, published in the Resident Handbook and other published informat

ion.
Supervisio

• n-40%Lead the hiring, training, supervising, advising, and evaluation of Assistant Directors in Residence Educa
• tion.Indirectly hire, supervise, train and evaluate Residence Life Coordinators, Resident Advisor (80 ) staff, and all Desk Staff (60 ), as well as other student staff throughout the
• year.Oversee the design, implementation, evaluation, and assessment of staff selection and staff training proce
• sses.Serve as advisor for the Faculty Friend initiative and facilitate the success of the Signature Learning Program and the Signature Second-Year Residential Experience Program and associated advisory boards as

well.
Residential Education & Suppo

• rt 20%Oversee development and management of the Residential Learning Model, Signature Learning community, and Signature Second-Year Residential Experience initiatives for all residential commun
• ities.Oversee the Residence Life conduct process. This includes tracking and facilitating all adjudication within the department in conjunction with the Office of Community Standards, and serve as a judicial of
• ficer.Oversee the development and management of the Signature Learning Community and Signature Second-Year Residential Experience programs, including recruitment of faculty, oversight of programming, assessment, housing assignments, and recrui
• tment.Oversee the advising of the Campus Living Student Association; monitor CLSA budget and expendi
• tures.Implement and assess student development efforts in Residential Communities as it relates to support services and programmatic ef
• forts.Handle emergency and crisis situations that pertain to students living within Residence Life housing. Serve in an on-call duty rotation with other Associate and Assistant Directors, as the back-up on-call to the Residence Life Coordinators in the on-call rot
• ation.Maintain strong relationships with campus colleagues in support of divisional programs and efforts to ensure departmental and divisional su
• ccess.Plan, implement, and assess student development efforts in Residence Life, and collaborate on similar efforts within the larger university community and all facets of student
• life.Participate in all Residence Life programs, orientation programs, and campus specialty wee
• kends.Work with students, parents, and other stakeholders to support students experiencing academic or personal difficu

lties.
Minimum Qualifi

• cationsMaster’s degree in college student personnel, higher education administration, or related field from an accredited four-year institution of higher ed
• ucationAt least four years of progressively responsible professional experience within a comprehensive residence life system in a higher education s
• etting.At least one year supervising and leading professional and student
• staff.Experience in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and proc
• edures.Experience using housing software systems as an operator and as a manager. Knowledge of StarRez, eRezLife, Maxient, Canvas, and Workday are particularly h
• elpful.Experience in fostering a positive, collaborative, and cooperative work envir
• onment.Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both written and stated, as well as the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constitu

encies.
Salary and

Benefits$81,000 - $85,000 annua

l salary
Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s education, training and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new e

mployees.
Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that

• includes:Flexible health and dental ca
• re optionsGenerous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year – including a week-long winter break for enti
• re campus.Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer co
• ntributionTuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for d
• ependents)Free R

TD Ecopass
All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the state of the art Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more) and equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center. We are proud to have recently opened an on campus daycare center. For more details about benefits at Mines, visit mines.edu/human-resource

s/benefits.

How to ApplyComplete an online application (personal information, demographic information, vet

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Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for t

his position.
This posting may be used to fill more than one vacancy based on b

usiness needs.
References will not be contacted until later in the selection process and you will be informed before that c

ontact is made.
Application review will begin January 5, 2026. This posting will remain open until filled and may close without notice. For best consideration, apply by January 4, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. as applications received after that date may

not be reviewed.
For the full ad and to apply, visit: https://mines.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Mines_Careers/details/Associate-Director-of-Residen

ce-Life_JR107910.
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