Residence Life Director Assistant

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleResidence Life Director AssistantRequisition NumberRE54600Working TitleAssistant Director for Living Learning ProgramsDepartment Name1B450:Residence LifeWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level45Salary Range$47,278-78,000/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education

MA

Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience

4 yrs

Required License/Registration/CertificationNonePhysical RequirementsLifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 25 lbs; sitting for long periods of time.ShiftM-F 8am – 5pm ; occasional weekends and eveningsJob SummaryThe Assistant Director for Living-Learning Programs plays a key role in supporting academic engagement, student learning, and residential engagement within the University of Kentucky’s residential experience. This position provides leadership and oversight for multiple Living-Learning Programs (LLPs), fostering collaboration with academic and campus partners, overseeing co-curricular and residential learning initiatives, and supporting the implementation and assessment of LLP learning outcomes and programmatic goals.

The Assistant Director also provides centralized coordination and support for LLP recruitment efforts, room selection processes, partner communication, and ongoing program development initiatives. Additionally, this position assists with the training, professional development, and support of LLP partners and stakeholders to help ensure consistency and coordination across LLP initiatives. The Assistant Director promotes shared engagement opportunities across LLP communities, contributes to student engagement and retention initiatives within the residential experience, provides direct supervision to 2–3 Resident Directors, and participates in the Leadership On-Call rotation for the Office of Residence Life.

Student Success will, from the time of early college outreach to graduation and beyond, support students in living a life of meaning and purpose. From a student-centered framework, our practice will be grounded in peer-reviewed literature, national best practices, and data-informed decision making. Collaborating with the campus and community, Student Success will work through a holistic lens to support a community of learners in achieving success.Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesMS Access, MS Office (word, PowerPoint), Database ManagementDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? YesPreferred Education/ExperienceMaster’s Degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Social Work, or Public Administration.Deadline to Apply06/22/2026Our University CommunityWe value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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