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Job no: 503820
Work type: Exempt Staff Full-time
Location: Bethlehem
Categories: Student Life
Assistant Director of Residence Life - Join Lehigh University's Student Affairs team as an Assistant Director of Residence Life. As an Assistant Director, you'll be a foundational component of the campus residential experience, directly managing a residential area and leading a passionate team of our student staff members. This live-in position offers a unique opportunity to mentor student leaders, implement an innovative residential curriculum, and create inclusive and supportive communities where students can thrive.
About The Opportunity
As one of five Assistant Directors in our Office of Residence Life, you'll oversee residential area operations and create environments where students thrive academically and personally. This role combines leadership, programming, and student development in a supportive university setting.
Position Number: S83940
This position is a Grade: 7 - 40 with an approximate salary range of $42,000-$46,000 and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications.
Key Responsibilities
Lehigh University provides an exceptional workplace where tradition meets innovation. Located in Pennsylvania's scenic Lehigh Valley, our campus offers easy access to New York City and Philadelphia while maintaining a tight-knit community atmosphere. We support our employees through comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment. Our Student Affairs division values creativity, inclusion, and student-centered approaches. You'll collaborate with passionate professionals dedicated to student success and personal growth.
Lehigh University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. We are committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse community and we seek qualified candidates to contribute to the university’s mission. Lehigh University offers a comprehensive and family friendly benefits package which includes but is not limited to Health Care, Retirement and Educational benefits. Information can be found on our website.
Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact Lehigh's Accommodations Specialist.
Special Considerations
Only complete applications will be considered therefore please complete the application in its entirety. Once the posting is removed from the website applications may no longer be allowed to be completed.
Advertised: April 01, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled
Work type: Exempt Staff Full-time
Location: Bethlehem
Categories: Student Life
Assistant Director of Residence Life - Join Lehigh University's Student Affairs team as an Assistant Director of Residence Life. As an Assistant Director, you'll be a foundational component of the campus residential experience, directly managing a residential area and leading a passionate team of our student staff members. This live-in position offers a unique opportunity to mentor student leaders, implement an innovative residential curriculum, and create inclusive and supportive communities where students can thrive.
About The Opportunity
As one of five Assistant Directors in our Office of Residence Life, you'll oversee residential area operations and create environments where students thrive academically and personally. This role combines leadership, programming, and student development in a supportive university setting.
Position Number: S83940
This position is a Grade: 7 - 40 with an approximate salary range of $42,000-$46,000 and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct supervison and development to a team of Gryphon student staff members, including facilitating regular supervisory meetings and monitoring performance to provide continuous feedback and development.
- Oversee the implementation and refinement of a variety of educational and community development strategies to foster residents' continued engagement with bLUeprint, Lehigh's student life curriculum.
- Assess learning goals and outcomes of the curriculum strategies in tandem with bLUeprint's five foundations for student success
- Identify, support, and refer students who exhibit personal, social, academic and/or behavioral concerns in partnership with appropriate campus offices.
- Serve as an administrative hearing officer in support of Student Conduct and Community Expectations processes.
- Meet with students to resolve roommate conflicts and community living concerns through a restorative practices approach.
- Execute financial stewardship over assigned area budget.
- Serve on the Assistant Director duty rotation with other Assistant Directors, responding to crises and engaging appropriate campus services as needed.
- Assist with implementation of recruitment, selection, training, and development programs for Gryphons.
- Evaluate condition of residential areas of oversight and work with campus partners to address facilities concerns in a timely manner.
- Assist with other Student Affairs divisional programs and services as needed in support of larger divisional commitments.
- Master's Degree in Higher Education/Student Affairs or the equivalent combination of education and experience
- One to three years of related work experience
- Strong supervision and leadership skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Commitment to building community across differences
- Flexibility for evening and weekend responsibilities
- Willingness to live on campus
Lehigh University provides an exceptional workplace where tradition meets innovation. Located in Pennsylvania's scenic Lehigh Valley, our campus offers easy access to New York City and Philadelphia while maintaining a tight-knit community atmosphere. We support our employees through comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment. Our Student Affairs division values creativity, inclusion, and student-centered approaches. You'll collaborate with passionate professionals dedicated to student success and personal growth.
Lehigh University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. We are committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse community and we seek qualified candidates to contribute to the university’s mission. Lehigh University offers a comprehensive and family friendly benefits package which includes but is not limited to Health Care, Retirement and Educational benefits. Information can be found on our website.
Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact Lehigh's Accommodations Specialist.
Special Considerations
- This is a live in position and will work 48 out of 52 weeks per year, with four consecutive weeks off during the summer.
- The duties of the position do not allow for a remote work option. The employee in this position will be required to work on campus where they can be fully accessible to the Lehigh community.
Only complete applications will be considered therefore please complete the application in its entirety. Once the posting is removed from the website applications may no longer be allowed to be completed.
Advertised: April 01, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled
Salary : $42,000 - $46,000