Assistant Director of Student Affairs & Residential Life

DescriptionAMDA College of the Performing Arts, with campuses in New York City and Hollywood, is one of the foremost post-secondary performing arts colleges in the country. AMDA offers various pathways for students to receive unparalleled performing arts education taught by world-class industry professionals, including Professional Conservatory Certificates as well as undergraduate and graduate degrees (Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Associate of Occupational Studies, Master of Fine Arts and Master of Arts).AMDA is seeking an Assistant Director of Student Affairs & Residential Life to support Student Affairs operations on the New York campus.Position OverviewThe Assistant Director of Student Affairs & Residential Life provides operational oversight and administrative leadership for Student Affairs and Residential Life functions at the New York campus. This position is responsible for overseeing housing operations, supervising student support functions, administering student conduct and care response processes, coordinating orientation implementation, and supporting student engagement and residential life initiatives.Working closely with the Vice President of Student Affairs & Student Success / Dean of Students, the Assistant Director serves as the primary operational administrator for Student Affairs and Residential Life functions on the New York campus.The Assistant Director supervises the Student Success Advisor, Resident Advisors, and student workers supporting Student Affairs and Residential Life functions and plays an active role in supporting student wellbeing, residential community development, student engagement, and day-to-day student support operations.Strategic planning, divisional leadership, high-risk conduct matters, after-hours student emergency response, crisis management, and on-call responsibilities remain under the direction of the Vice President of Student Affairs & Student Success / Dean of Students.Key ResponsibilitiesStudent Affairs OperationsSupport the day-to-day administration and implementation of Student Affairs functions on the New York campusServe as the primary operational contact for student support and residential life mattersSupport implementation of Student Affairs policies, procedures, and student support practicesAssist in maintaining a safe, supportive, and engaging campus communityHousing and Residential LifeOversee housing operations including student housing assignments, occupancy management, room changes, and move-in/move-out processesSupervise Resident Advisors and support residential community development initiativesCoordinate residential programming and student engagement initiatives within the residential communityAddress housing-related student concerns and coordinate with Facilities, Security, and campus partners as neededOversee health and safety inspections and housing policy implementationSupport residential community standards and student accountability processesStudent Support and Student SuccessSupervise the Student Success Advisor and provide operational oversight related to student support and student success initiativesAssist in responding to student concern reports and coordinating follow-up support and intervention strategiesProvide direct support to students experiencing challenges and connect students to campus resources as appropriateCoordinate with Counseling Services, Academic Affairs, Accessibility Services, and other departmentsStudent Conduct and CareServe as a campus conduct administrator responsible for adjudicating low- and mid-level student conduct mattersConduct student conduct meetings, investigations, and documentationSupport student care response efforts and assist with student behavioral concernsEscalate high-risk, sensitive, or complex matters as appropriateOrientation and Student EngagementOversee planning and implementation of orientation programsCoordinate orientation schedules, logistics, and communicationsSupport campus programming and engagement initiativesAssist with student events and community-building initiativesSupervise orientation support staff and student workersCrisis Response and Incident SupportSupport coordination efforts related to student incidents, residential concerns, and student wellbeing mattersAssist with incident follow-up and documentationCoordinate with campus partners regarding student support mattersQualificationsBachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferredMinimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in Student Affairs, Residential Life, Student Conduct, Student Success, or related fieldMinimum 2 years of professional staff supervision experienceExperience responding to student crisis situations and supporting student care response processes requiredExperience adjudicating student conduct matters and conducting investigations requiredExperience in housing/residential life and orientation programming preferredStrong communication, organizational, and decision-making skillsAbility to manage complex and sensitive student situations with professionalism and discretionWork Environment & ScheduleFully in-person position based on the New York campusTuesday - Saturday, 10:00 AM - 7:00 PMSchedule may vary based on institutional needs, orientation, move-in/move-out, and campus eventsCompensationSalary range: $70,000 - $75,000 annuallyPlacement within the range will be based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.Equal Employment OpportunityAMDA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in which no person is subjected to discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. 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