Assistant Director of Residence Life

The Assistant Director of Residence Life (ADRL) is a 12-month, live-in position with on-call responsibilities. This role is essential in creating a safe, clean, and engaging on-campus residential experience for students. The ADRL oversees residential programming; recruits, trains, and supervises nine Resident Assistants across two residence halls; manages residential crises; and leads initiatives to education students about off-campus housing. Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Students, the ADRL serves as an integral member of the Division of Student Affairs and contributes to the overall success of the student residential community.Essential Knowledge and Skill RequirementsKnowledge An interest in the challenges facing students and institutions in the current higher education environment. Commitment to supporting and mentoring students and colleagues in diversity and inclusion efforts. An ability to apply theories of student development and leadership to decision-making. Commitment to remain current in emerging issues in higher education.Skills Demonstrated ability to work well with students, faculty, staff and external agencies. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to relate to people from all backgrounds and at varying levels of leadership. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Self-motivated and results-oriented with the ability to operate effectively both independently and as a team member. Ability to show a high level of sensitivity and collegiality in working with the CIA community to build collaborative relationships characterized by mutual respect, trust, and commitment to shared goals.Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel, or Counseling preferred Evening and weekend work availability is required Prior Residence Life experience is requiredCompensationThis is a full-time, exempt position including housing in our Euclid 117 residence hall. Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications. CIA offers a benefit package including; paid time off accrual, 13 paid holidays, as well as additional time off while the college is closed during winter break. CIA offers health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, 403B retirement contribution, tuition remission, free campus parking, and inter-museum council discounts.Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled.CIA is committed to increasing diversity in our community and actively recruits individuals from all backgrounds. Additionally, CIA complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and provides equal opportunity in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender identity or national origin.ABOUT CIACIA is also a great place to work, and manifesting a positive culture and sense of belonging is a big part of who we are. We work hard and are proud of our employees' collective contribution to our mission -- but we also play hard and like to have fun. We challenge and support one another, integrate our institutional values in our work in a meaningful way, celebrate our successes, embrace learning and continuous improvement in all that we do, and are driven by our students' success and the creative environment that inspires us every day.CIA is one of the nation's leading accredited independent colleges of art and design. Since 1882, the college has been an educational and cultural cornerstone in Cleveland, Ohio, producing graduates competitive as studio artists, designers, photographers, contemporary craftspeople, and educators. With approximately 600 students, CIA offers a personal educational experience with the benefits of a larger institution. CIA students can choose from 13 majors in fine and applied art, each leading to a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Students live and work in Cleveland's University Circle, one of the country's most unique cultural centers - recently named by USA Today as one of the Top 10 Best Arts Districts in the country. The mission of CIA is to cultivate creative leaders who inspire people, strengthen communities, and contribute to a thriving and sustainable economy through an innovative education in art and design. For more information, visit Range: $36,600 - $45,000 per year

Created: 2026-04-02