Assistant Director, Housing and Residential Life - Training and Development

Posting Information

Posting Information

Posting Number 2027010 Posting/Functional Title Assistant Director, Housing and Residential Life - Training and Development University Pay Plan Title Asst Dir, Hsg & Residential Life Location San Marcos Department DHRL Administration Recruitment Type Open Recruiting Job Type Full-Time Funding Source Permanent Monthly Salary $5021.00 Job Category Exempt Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.

• Master's degree in Higher Education Administration or closely related field
• Experience with supervision.
• 3 years of full-time experience working in university housing, residence life, or student affairs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in crisis management and/or emergency response.
• Experience managing residential communities.
• Experience developing and conducting assessments.
• Experience with designing training programs. Experience with course design and instruction.
• Prior experience in housing and residential life.

Job Description

The Assistant Director for Training and Development supports Residential Experience by designing, implementing, and assessing a comprehensive training program for all staff levels within the unit. This role supervises full-time professional staff and indirectly supervises graduate and student employees. The Assistant Director role focuses on expanding staff knowledge and skills to enhance student support, success and engagement. As a member of the Residential Experience leadership team, the Assistant Director will directly supervise Residence Directors and collaborate closely with departmental partners to advance training initiatives. This position reports to an Associate Director for Residential Experience.

Job Duties

Supervision:

• Supervise and provide leadership for full-time Residence Directors and indirectly supervise Graduate Residence Directors and Resident Assistants.
• Provide ongoing direction and feedback about performance with supervisees. Evaluate performance, including conducting performance evaluations effectively and efficiently and attending to their professional development.
• Assist in the recruitment and hiring of direct reports, including reviewing applicant materials, conducting candidate interviews, and offering recommendations for hiring.
• Develop competencies in other functional areas within Residential Experience ensuring effective guidance for supervisees.

Professional and Student Staff Training:

• Design and oversee all levels of training and ongoing professional development for Residential Experience staff, including professional and graduate staff and Resident Assistant training schedules.
• Develop learning outcomes and session objectives for all training initiatives. Establish and maintain professional relationships with departmental and university partners throughout the year to ensure the department stays in compliance with the various training requirements.
• Create and facilitate formal assessment of training programs with the explicit goal of continuously striving to improve the various training offerings to meet departmental priorities.

On-Call Responsibility & Student Support:

• Participate in 24-hour on-call rotation with live-in professional staff colleagues; recognize that residence halls are open 365 days a year and therefore being on-call during holidays should be expected; respond to student and/or facilities issues or crises as a third-tier responder and in person as needed 24-hours a day; high level of in-person response to mental health concerns, other student support situations should be expected.
• Consistent communication with senior leadership during crises or emergencies; maintain accurate incident reports using Maxient software. Work with Residential Life and Student Success teams to respond to critical incidents on campus; work with other departments to provide an appropriate response to crises.
• Develop and maintain rapport with residents through regular student contact; attend supervisee building staff meetings as needed; assess needs and concerns of residents; advocate for students in all aspects of their housing and educational experience.
• Identify personal and emotional concerns of students; provide appropriate resources and referrals; track and monitor student issues using Maxient database; maintain contact with parents and other constituencies as appropriate.

Unit Leadership:

• Serve on the Residential Experience leadership team, managing and coordinating unit initiatives in support of departmental and divisional priorities.
• Collaborate with other Assistant and Associate Directors in Residential Experience to deliver a consistent experience across all Residence Directors and communities.
• Monitor budgets associated with the functional area of oversight and the residential area of supervision.
• Represent the Department, the Division, and the University to students, families, alumni, and other stakeholders.

Additional Information to Applicants Job Open Date 09/15/2026 Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight) 10/05/2026 Open Until Filled No Normal Work Days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Normal Work Hours Start 8:00AM Normal Work Hours End 5:00PM Posting Notices Legal and Required Notices

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Why Choose Texas State University?

Join the Texas State Bobcat team and experience a career that offers more than just a job-it's a path to a brighter future. As a Texas State employee, you'll enjoy:

Exceptional Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance with 100% premium coverage for employees and 50% for dependents, starting on your first day.

Generous Time Off: Enjoy vacation, holidays, sick leave, and more to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Wellness and Balance: Access a FREE wellness program, plus mother and family-friendly resources to support your personal well-being.

Professional Growth: Explore a wide range of training, development courses, certifications, and educational support programs.

Welcoming Campus: Become part of a vibrant Bobcat community with numerous social and professional networks.

Tuition Benefits: Take advantage of tuition support for yourself and for your dependent children, making higher education more accessible for your family.

Retirement Security: Secure your future with TRS pension, retirement plans, and voluntary savings options with strong employer contributions.

At Texas State University, you're not just an employee-you're a valued member of a thriving and beautiful campus community. Start your journey with us today. https://www.hr.txst.edu/benefits.html

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Applicant Document

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents

• DD 214/DD1300
• Veteran's Preference

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you hold a Masters Degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel, or a related field?

• Yes

• No

• • How many years have you been supervising and leading a full-time team?

• 0 years

• 1-2 years

• 2-3 years

• 3-4 years

• 4-5 years

• 5+

• • Do you have 3 years of full-time experience working in university housing, residence life, or student affairs?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have experience in crisis management and/or emergency response in an on-call setting?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have experience in developing and conducting assessments?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have experience developing training content, resources, and presenting to adult audiences?

• Yes

• No