Assistant Director Residence Education/Community Development

%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin:0in 0in 0in 5.4pt;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPosition Specific Summary:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin:0in 0in 0in 5.4pt;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin:0in 0in 0in 5.4pt;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;%22%3EThe Assistant Director of Community Development provides leadership for the University Housing %26amp; Dining residential curriculum (REM), shaping student learning, engagement, and success across campus housing. This role develops, administers, and assesses curriculum initiatives; and assists in the development and maintenance of student learning and success initiatives to ensure high‑quality educational experiences for residential students. The Assistant Director supervises hall coordinators, supports hall operations including supervision, facilities, and judicial processes.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;%22%3EAs a key member of the Residence Education team, his position may supervise academic initiatives graduate students when available and participate in the on‑call rotation to support student and campus needs%3C/span%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E.%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin:0in 0in 0in 5.4pt;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin:0in 0in 0in 5.4pt;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin:0in 0in 0in 5.4pt;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ESpecific Job Duties and Tasks%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin:0in 0in 0in 5.4pt;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin:0in 7.35pt 0in .25in;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:99%;%22%3ELead the Residential Curriculum — Design, implement, and assess the annual REM educational plan, including Hawk Talks, programming materials, onboarding, and ongoing curriculum development.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin:0in 7.35pt 0in .25in;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:99%;%22%3EOversee Training %26amp; Development — Develop and execute yearly training schedules for professional and student staff, including summer, winter, and ongoing in‑service workshops.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin:0in 7.35pt 0in .25in;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:99%;%22%3ESupervise Professional %26amp; Graduate Staff — Provide administrative supervision, performance evaluation, coaching, and HR oversight for hall coordinators, graduate assistants, and student staff.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin:0in 7.35pt 0in .25in;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:99%;%22%3EManage Academic %26amp; Student Success Initiatives — Coordinate Excelling@Iowa training, academic partnerships, and additional learning initiatives that support student success.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin:0in 7.35pt 0in .25in;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:99%;%22%3EServe as Departmental Administrator for Key Platforms — Oversee software used for curriculum tracking, community development, and attendance systems (e.g., Swipe).%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin:0in 7.35pt 0in .25in;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:99%;%22%3ELead Assessment %26amp; Data Reporting — Develop and implement assessment plans for REM outcomes in partnership with departmental leadership.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin:0in 7.35pt 0in .25in;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:99%;%22%3ECultivate Campus Partnerships — Maintain regular collaboration with Title IX, Academic Support %26amp; Retention, and other DSL stakeholders to deliver educational resources and support student learning.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin:0in 7.35pt 0in .25in;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:99%;%22%3EProvide Leadership Within Residence Education — Serve on the Residence Education leadership team and represent the department on committees and workgroups.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin:0in 7.35pt 0in .25in;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:99%;%22%3ERespond to Student %26amp; Community Needs — Address inquiries, complaints, and conduct cases; participate in emergency response and central staff duty rotation.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin:0in 7.35pt 0in 0in;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:99%;%22%3EFor a detailed job description, please email Michelle Sehmann at %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22mailto:[email protected]%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:99%;%22%[email protected]%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:99%;%22%3E .%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin:0in 7.35pt 0in 0in;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:99%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAbout the Division of Student Life:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin:0in 7.35pt 0in 24.0pt;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:99%;%22%3EThe Division of Student Life is comprised of staff that embrace new ideas and thoughts, works together to keep our students safe, and provides them with life-changing experiences. The Division of Student Life includes 15 departments that span from Recreational Services to the Office of Leadership, Service and Civic Engagement and everything in between. We believe in working together as one team to achieve our mission: fostering student success by creating and promoting educationally purposeful services and activities within and beyond the classroom.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E
%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin:0in;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:windowtext;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ERequired Qualifications %26amp; Skills:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin:0in;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin:0in 0in 0in .25in;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EMaster’s degree in Student Development, Counseling, Higher Education Administration, or%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3Erelated field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 0in .25in;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EThree or more years full-time experience in housing administration or management experience in cultural, educational and development program planning in a college or University setting.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 0in .25in;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EOne to three years supervisory experience, including student and/or secretarial staff.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 0in .25in;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EExceptional administrative skills, including a proven ability to handle multiple projects%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3Esimultaneously to establish priorities, accomplish goals and meet deadlines.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 0in .25in;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EExcellent problem-solving skills, including experience analyzing and resolving conflict, successfully navigating group dynamics, and effectively building teams.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 0in .25in;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EExperience serving in an on-call duty rotation at the collegiate level.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 0in .25in;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EStrong record of building teams and partnerships with colleagues and key campus stakeholder groups.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 0in .25in;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EExcellent written and oral communication, public speaking and organizational skills%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 0in .25in;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EDemonstrated experience with strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and oral, in working with all populations of students and staff.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin:0in;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin:0in;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 0in .25in;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:windowtext;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EDesired Qualifications:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin:0in;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 0in .5in;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EExperience developing and implementing student staff training models%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 0in .5in;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EExperience working with residential curriculum or other community development models.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 0in .5in;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3ESupervisory experience of professional live-in staff or graduate students%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin:0in;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:99%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EApplication Details%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:99%;%22%3ETo be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as “Relevant File” to the submission.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:99%;%22%3ESuccessful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:99%;%22%3EJob openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.%26nbsp;This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship in the United States.%26nbsp;For questions or additional information, please contact Michelle Sehmann at%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22mailto:[email protected]%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:99%;%22%[email protected]%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:99%;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:99%;%22%3EJoining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, here your work directly impacts education, research, and student success.%3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:99%;%22%3EEnjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.%3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E

Job Details
Primary Location: Iowa City
Job: Campus Services
Organization: Student Life
Schedule: Regular
Job Type: Full-time
Job Posting: Sep 23, 2026, 2:48:45 PM