Assistant Director of Residence Life for Care and Community Standards (AP27-028) in Edwardsville, Illinois at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
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$55,000.00 - $58,401.00 Annually
Edwardsville, IL
Full Time
01544
Housing
10/14/2026
11/3/2026 11:59 PM Central
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Assistant Director of Residence Life for Care and Community Standards (AP27-028)
To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Assistant Director of Residence Life for Care and Community Standards (AP27-028) . As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive, broad-based education and enriched by hands-on research opportunities, SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities.
Why SIUE?
Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $1.3 billion annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the University's presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.
What You Will Do
- The Assistant Director of Residence Life for Care and Community Standards is responsible for administering the conduct and care processes for on-campus residential students, supporting behavior and conflict resolution with the goal of promoting a safe and respectful on-campus living environment.
- Focus on community standards, education, and student development.
- Develops and implements educational programs and training events for the Housing community around student conduct and community standards in alignment with the residential curriculum.
- Support assessment strategies related to student conduct and community standards. The Assistant Director mentors and counsels students on issues related to academic, social, and personal success.
- Send student referrals to relevant University departments and outside agencies when appropriate.
- Be a member of the residence life leadership team, is part of the on-call duty rotation, and supervises Community Directors and Assistant Community Directors in their role as conduct administrators.
FLSA: Exempt
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Masters degree in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, Counseling, or related field
Three years, post-master's experience working with student housing and experience with student conduct
Experience with Maxient software
Working knowledge of Restorative justice and Competency; Conflict mediation
Knowledge of due process requirements and federal and state laws impacting student conduct policies and procedures
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong working knowledge of student development theory, student learning theory
Ability to interact with and counsel effectively students, staff, and parents
Ability to make appropriate decisions quickly and independently
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent administrative and organizational skills
Progressive supervisory experience
Application Materials and Information:
- To be eligible for the role, ensure that your application includes a complete and detailed employment history that highlights your relevant full-time and part-time work experience, including start and end dates of employment, and at least three professional references.
- You are strongly encouraged to submit a resume and/or cover letter to provide additional context and showcase your qualifications.
- Applicants who feel their credentials and prior experience align with the listed minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply. In the application or within the cover letter and resume clearly describe how your credentials and relevant work experience align with the specified minimum requirements of the position.
- Applications must be submitted by the specified closing date no later than 11:59 p.m. CST.
Pre- Employment Screening: All external candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening for this position. The screening process will encompass a criminal background check and, where applicable, other background checks such as a drug screen, verification of employment and education or licensure/certification, reference checks, and/or checks with relevant government registries. Please note that all job offers are contingent upon successful completion of the required screening process.
Additional Information:
Visa Sponsorship & F-1/J-1 Visas
SIUE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States and visa sponsorship for this position will not be provided.
International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status.
E-Verify
SIUE is not currently enrolled in or participating in the U.S. Department of Homeland Securitys E-Verify program.
SIUE does not use E-Verify to electronically confirm the employment eligibility of newly hired employees through the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security databases. Therefore, the University cannot legally employ individuals who are on OPT STEM Extension, as we cannot provide an E-Verify case number, participation confirmation, or related documentation.
SIUE complies with all applicable federal employment eligibility verification requirements, including completion and maintenance of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, for all employees as required under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA).
Accommodation: If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation, please reach out to us at 618-650-2190 or via email at careerinfo@siue.edu .
EEO Statement
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veterans status.
We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information, email: careerinfo@siue.edu .
SIUE offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time and part-time employees (50% or more receive benefits accrued at the percentage of appointment) including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance;
- University tuition waivers (full-time receive 100% waiver of tuition)
- Life insurance;
- SURS retirement plan;
- Supplemental retirement savings plans;
- Paid vacation and sick leave accrual;
- Generous holiday schedule/paid holidays;
- WorkLife programs;
- Employee Assistance Program (mental health and wellness);
- Employee discounts (local and national retailers);
- Flexible Spending Account Program;
For more about our benefits and employee services, visit: https://www.siue.edu/human-resources/benefits
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