What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director - Professional Staff Recruitment and Training University Housing - UTK position at The University of Tennessee?
Job Description
The Assistant Director position works directly with the day-to-day supervision of a cluster of residence halls by meetings with staff, creating student interactions, and following up with maintenance and housekeeping concerns in the building and departmental committee work. This position will coordinate the departmental recruitment and training of professional and graduate staff.
Responsibilities
- Providing overall leadership and supervision of a residential housing area of assigned residence halls. Supervise multiple Hall Directors and Assistant Hall Directors (both full time and graduate assistants) and directly supervise one graduate assistant for programming budgets.
- Building a rapport with students, understanding their needs, and advocating for their well-being within the residential community.
- Develop the training and professional development of Hall Directors, Assistant Hall Directors (both full-time and graduate assistants) and Graduate Assistants.
- The position works directly with the planning and coordinating of all residence life functions, to include, staff selection, training, evaluation and recognition, and works collaboratively with other campus departments in providing programs and services to students living on campus.
- Serve in on call capacity and be available to consult with staff during student crisis and protocol situations with empathy and professionalism.
- The Assistant Director serves as a member of the 6-person professional residence life team that reports to the Director of Residence Life and serves as a member of the housing central staff team.
Qualifications
What We Require
Education : Master's in Higher Education or related field.
Experience : Minimum three years of full-time professional residence life or student affairs related work experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
What We Prefer :
Education : Master's and bachelor's degree required at the time of employment.
Experience : Five years of full-time professional life or student affairs work experience.
University Housing has the capacity to house over 8,500 residents in 14 different on-campus residence halls / complexes and one master lease facility off campus each academic year. The department has a close working relationship with a variety of student life units and academic offices on campus. University Housing will be opening over 3,000 new beds in fall 2025 and fall 2026. Former staff members of University Housing are employed by over 100 colleges and universities throughout the US.
The mission of University Housing is to create positive residential communities which support the academic mission of the University. We seek to provide programs, services and a diverse community environment which contributes to individual learning, which fosters growth and development, and in which respect and responsible behavior are encouraged. We strive to provide safe, comfortable, affordable, and well-maintained housing facilities for our residents.
The University and Region : UTK is the state's flagship, land-grant university. We are a Research 1 university, housing 14 colleges and 900 programs of study. With an enrollment of more than 38,000 students, our undergraduate and graduate programs are repeatedly ranked among top national programs. The city of Knoxville is a hidden gem with a beautiful and walkable downtown, a diverse music scene, active neighborhoods, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of outdoor and cultural activities. UTK is located within easy driving distance to Asheville, Nashville, Atlanta, and the Great Smoky Mountains; and a day's drive to Memphis, Chicago and Washington D.C. Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a statistical area population of over 850,000 people. The Knoxville region houses many leading corporations, including Bush Brothers & Company, Discovery Inc., Tennessee Valley Authority, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Salary : The salary for this position is commensurate with experience and other qualifications and is accompanied by a standard university benefits package. This is an exempt, 12-month, full-time, non-tenure track staff position.
Application Process : Please complete the online application for full consideration. Applicants must include a cover letter, resume and a list of at least three references (with current e-mail address and phone number / s) in the application file. A review of all applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding the search may be directed to the search committee chair.
About Us
With over 225 years dedicated to education and research, and as one of the 100 largest employers in Tennessee, there is endless potential to discover at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. This advanced academic center comprises 17 degree-granting colleges and schools, 900 programs of study, 547 graduate programs, and is home to over 7,500 employees statewide who support the continued growth of the state's flagship land-grant university. The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, Anthropological Research Facility, Space Institute, and the UT Institute of Public Service are acclaimed entities of the UT system and with nearby affiliate, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Rocky Top is a university on the rise. UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset and with values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovative leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices that attract and retain a diverse community and that support a culture where everyone matters and belongs. Apply today and join the Vol Family for life!
Ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates", "One of America's Best Large Employers", "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine.
