Ast Dir,Unv Housing Res Life

Description Classification Title: Ast Dir,Unv Housing Res Life Classification Minimum Requirements: Master's degree in appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience or a bachelor's degree in appropriate areas of specialization and four years of experience. Job Description: Leadership of residential programs and student development Provide oversight and direction for a comprehensive residential program that promotes student learning, retention, and academic success. Oversee community programming and development in residential spaces ensuring strategic alignment with academic calendar, departmental and divisional goals Lead the development and evaluation of a practical and theory-based student development program and residential curriculum, living learning communities, and co-curricular initiatives aligned with departmental and divisional goals Establish policies and procedures that guide residential operations, including health and safety, facility management, and emergency response. Lead execution of residential policies, procedures, and protocols including but not limited opening/closing, reassignments, damage assessments, and health and safety inspections Collaborate with internal units to ensure residential facilities are safe, secure, and well-maintained; conduct regular building inspections Analyze assessment data and benchmark trends to inform program and policy improvements Provide oversight to advisors of department sponsored student organizations (e.g. Area Governments) including but not limited to governance, programming, and financial management Provide administrative follow-up to students, families or faculty members, addressing concerns and needs Responsible for emergency response safeguarding residents, employees, facilities, and assets in the event of emergencies or disasters aligning with departmental and University policies and procedures and divisional emergency management Serve as a Campus Security Authority Oversight of Housing Community Standards and Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution Processes Adjudicate individual student cases via administrative hearings and administrative reviews or refer to other conflict resolution processes as appropriate. Lead efforts to monitor and manage investigations, charging, caseloads, prioritization, and completion of resolutions and provide reports to departmental leadership on a regular basis. Provide leadership for Housing community standards, student conduct code, and student honor code through all resolution process types. Responsible for records maintenance to ensure compliance with institutional policies, local/state/federal law, and reporting requirements; provides responsive information related to Florida Open Records requests. Monitor case tracking and monitoring to ensure efficient, accurate, and effective case processes. Play a key role in advancing staff training related to resolution processes, community standards, conflict coaching, and mediation. Make recommendations for ongoing improvement of processes, programs, and services offered through the resolution processes. Recommend improvements to policies, regulations, and procedures related to the community standards and conduct process in consultation with the appropriate campus partners (e.g. Housing & Residence Life, General Counsel). Staff leadership and administrative management Supervise professional and student staff including recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and professional development Provide leadership in establishing goals, work priorities, and outcomes Manage administrative functions including HR compliance, payroll approval, and performance review processes. Oversee budgets for area and allocate resources to support program priorities. Lead the development, implementation, dissemination, and enforcement of departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure consistency, and compliance within areas of responsibility. Ensure effective use of information systems (e.g. Maxient, Housing Management Software) and corresponding data utilized in area operations and departmental processes Serve in after hours on-call rotation to respond to emergencies for area of responsibility Coordinate on-call schedules for area providing leadership during response and follow-up Develop reports, handle special projects, and perform other duties as assigned Serve on departmental, Division of Student Life or University of Florida committees or program support as needed Assist in unit or departmental strategic planning and reporting Operates state vehicles Expected Salary: $65,000 annually. In addition, the University of Florida offers a very competitive benefit package. Learn more by visiting: https://hr.ufl.edu/benefits/ Required Qualifications: Master's degree in appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience or a bachelor's degree in appropriate areas of specialization and four years of experience. Valid drivers license Preferred: EXPERIENCE Obtained master's degree in in higher education, counseling, leadership or similar field Experience with full-time staff supervision Understanding of student development (e.g. theory, application to residential communities) Experience with organizational conduct processes, including investigations Experience with developing learning outcomes and assessment tools Demonstrated experience with crisis management Familiarity with relevant state and federal laws/regulations that impact student conduct policies and processes Experience working with budgets and other business-related functions SKILLS Demonstrated proficiency with computers and software applications (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite, Maxient, StarRez) Demonstrated planning, time management, and organizational skills Demonstrated communication skills (verbal and written) Demonstrated interpersonal skills ABILITIES Ability to lead a team and work cooperatively with team members Proven ability to address nuanced problems with sensitivity and discretion Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects or tasks simultaneously Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures Special Instructions to Applicants: In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and professional references Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. Health Assessment Required: No Applications Close: 15 November 2026 To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/541711 Our Commitment: The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.