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Boston University |
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Boston, MA US |
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Full Time |
| Post Date: |
05/07/2026 |
| Expire Date: |
06/24/2026 |
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Education, Collegiate Faculty, Staff, Administration |
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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, Division of Student Life, Residence Life
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, Division of Student Life, Residence Life
Job Description
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, Division of Student Life, Residence Life
Category
Charles River Campus --> Professional
Job Location
BOSTON, MA, United States
Tracking Code
26500128980501
Posted Date
5/6/2026
Salary Grade
Grade 47
Expected Hiring Range Minimum
$50,075.00
Expected Hiring Range Maximum
$65,025.00
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
The Assistant Director, Warren Towers is a full-time live-in professional responsible for leading the day-to-day administration of a residential neighborhood, fostering a campus environment that supports academic achievement, student development, and community engagement. This position provides supervision, direction, and support to Community Directors as they enforce residential rules and regulations, respond to urgent and emergency situations, mediate conflicts, and manage student conduct within the residential community. As a visible leadership figure and role model, the Assistant Director collaborates closely with University partners, including Boston University Police Department (BUPD), the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution, Student Health Services, and academic units to ensure prompt and thorough responses to community issues. The Assistant Director chairs departmental committees, assumes responsibility for University-wide residential program assignments, and serves on the Residence Life administrator on-call rotation, requiring availability for evening, weekend, and campus-wide urgent matters. This role is accountable for the overall development and administration of a residential program that integrates learning opportunities through initiatives such as the residence hall council, specialty communities, and the Faculty-in-Residence program. The Assistant Director leads neighborhood staff and student development efforts by creating a cohesive team among professional staff, administrative personnel, faculty-in-residence, graduate resident assistants, resident assistants, and work-study staff. Additionally, the Assistant Director regularly represents the Residence Life department at University events including Parents Weekend, Admissions Open Houses, Commencement, and Orientation. This position is critical to maintaining a supportive, safe, and engaging residential experience for all students in the Warren Towers community.
Essential Function 1: 30%
- Lead the day-to-day administration of the Warren Towers community.
- Provide clear direction, support, and guidance to Community Directors regarding departmental expectations, protocols, and standard operating procedures.
- Maintain availability to neighborhood staff and students during business hours.
Essential Function 2: 10%
- Intervene in crises and manage urgent situations; collaborate with a broad range of University officials in assisting students with the student life issues they face.
- Serve on-call for all residences as part of the Residence Life administrator on-call rotation.
Essential Function 3: 10%
- Chair a departmental committee and assume responsibility for assignments that relate to administration of the residential program at both the University-wide and area levels.
Essential Function 4: 10%
- Serve as a University conduct officer and coordinate all conduct activity within the Warren Towers community
Essential Function 5: 20%
- Train, supervise, and evaluate Community Directors and Administrative Coordinators.
- Create a strong team among professionals, administrative staff, faculty-in-residence, graduate resident assistants, resident assistants, and work-study staff.
Essential Function 6: 20%
- Lead initiatives to promote learning in the living centers, including the Neighborhood Hall Council, specialty communities, and the faculty-in-residence.
Required Skills
This role requires a bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Required Skills
Job Location: BOSTON, MA
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade: $50,075.00-$65,025.00
To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/316681
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