Assistant Director Residence Life
Department: SAAS Residence Life Employees
Advertised Salary Range:
Part/Full Time: Full Time
About UofSC
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
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Advertised Job Summary
Assistant Director of Residence Life
• How would you like to work for a team that directly shapes the residential experience for over 3,000 students?
• Did you have ideas that would enhance the student experience during summer programs and academic breaks?
• Do you want to be a mentor and guide for future and current residence life professionals and student leaders?
• Are you passionate about influencing staff development and training programs that impact hundreds of student employees?
Look no further! The Assistant Director leads the supervision, training, and development of professional, graduate, and student staff in alignment with University Housing’s mission. They manage 8–10 professional and graduate staff, about 85 Resident Assistants, and oversee services for 2,500–3,000 residents. Responsibilities include coordinating staff selection and training, conducting annual evaluations, and providing ongoing professional development. The role also involves supervising summer and break-period staff and facilitating weekly team meetings and regular one-on-one sessions. All efforts focus on ensuring effective operations and staff growth within the residence life program.
Primary duties
• Provides leadership for creating inclusive, student-centered residence hall communities by implementing the Know, Connect, Empower (KCE ) model, supporting staff, enforcing policies, responding to crises, and using assessment data to enhance programs and the residential experience.
• Leads the supervision, training, evaluation, and professional development of residence life staff, including 3–5 professional coordinators, 3–5 graduate coordinators, and approximately 85 Resident Assistants, ensuring alignment with University Housing’s mission and goals.
• Provide strategic leadership for a designated functional area within Residence Life (e.g., training, selection, recognition), overseeing programs that enhance student engagement and retention, and chairing a cross-functional committee to advance departmental goals and complete initiatives.
• Lead communication and coordination across residence life operations, supervising live-in staff and Resident Assistants, managing building budgets, ensuring timely completion of reports and inspections, and partnering with facilities and security teams to maintain safe, well-functioning residential communities.
• Engage in departmental and division-wide committees, task forces, and special projects beyond the residential area, supervise graduate practicum/intern students, and support initiatives that enhance programs and services for students.
Perks:
• Competitive Salary + Some of the BEST benefits you can find!
• 15 Paid Vacation Days
• 15 Paid Sick Days
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Work-Life-Balance: Full-time pay with a 37.5 work week
• An engaging and collaborative environment.
• Our Residence Halls are close to the iconic USC Horseshoe, surrounded by amenities, so you’ll love where you work!
Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions)
Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s Degree and 3 years related experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Knowledge of residence life operations; Interpersonal/human relations skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Supervisory skills and abilities.
• Organizational/planning skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work flexible schedule (nights, weekends).
• Ability to operate a personal computer and various software programs.
Job Close Date
06/30/2026
Special Instructions to Applicant
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by June 30, 2026.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities
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