Assistant Director: Residence Life

Job no: 503893Work type: Exempt Staff Full-timeLocation: BethlehemCategories: Student LifeAssistant Director, Residence Life - Live In Position. Position Number: S86150Join Lehigh University's dynamic 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 OpportunityAs one of six 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, community programming, and student development in a supportive university setting.Position Number: S86150This 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 ResponsibilitiesProvide direct supervision and development to a team of Gryphon student staff members, including facilitating regular supervisory meetings and monitoring performance to provide continuous feedback and developmentOversee 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 officesServe 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 and respond as needed with community interventionsExecute 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 neededAssist 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 Residence Life and Student Affairs programs and services as needed in support of larger divisional commitmentsQualificationsMaster's Degree in Higher Education/Student Affairs or the equivalent combination of education and experienceOne to three years of related work experienceStrong supervision and leadership skills, specifically demonstrated experience supervising undergraduate or graduate student staff in a residential settingSound judgement in crisis response and on-call situationsCommitment to fostering inclusive residential communities consistent with Lehigh’s valuesExcellent communication and interpersonal abilitiesA collaborative approach to working within a structured, team-based departmentFlexibility for evening and weekend responsibilitiesWillingness to live on campusWhy Choose Lehigh University?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 offers a strong benefits package that includes generous university contributions to retirement, comprehensive health coverage, and tuition benefits that extend to staff and eligible family members, resources that reflect the university's investment in the people who make campus life possible.Special ConsiderationsThis 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 this position do not allow for a remote work option - an active campus presence will be required, including evening and weekend hours when needed. The employee in this position will be required to live and work on-campus where they can be appropriately accessible to the Lehigh communityLehigh 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. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact Lehigh's Accommodations Specialist.Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification, education verification, national criminal background checks, motor vehicle checks, PATCH, FBI fingerprinting, Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position.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: May 27, 2026 Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close: Open until filled