The Department of Residential Life's mission is to assist in the preparation of citizen-leaders by fostering community, providing access, focusing on resident needs and supporting the educational experience.
Position Summary:
The Assistant Director of Residential Life is responsible for supporting the vision of the department while providing leadership to staff and students. Under the leadership of the Director of Residential Life, the Assistant Director is responsible for direct supervision of 4 Community Directors, and indirect supervision of 4 graduate assistants. Advise two residential life organizations of NRHH & RHA. Fort Hays State University has six halls and two apartment complexes housing up to approximately 1,700 residents.
Benefits: To review our competitive benefit package, please visit
FHSU Benefits.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in student affairs, higher education or in a related field.
- Experience in residential life and/or higher education.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with crisis management.
- Supervision experience.
- General understanding of residential life processes and procedures.
- Three or more years of Professional and progressive responsible management experience within a comprehensive residence life setting. Ability to handle multiple work priorities, organize and plan projects effectively.
- Successful experience in building collaborative partnerships.
- Demonstrated experience in exercising good judgment.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to build and manage teams effectively.
- Knowledge of StarRez and Maxient programs.
Responsibilities:
- Work in conjunction with the director of Residential Life to develop and implement a comprehensive on campus living program focused on student success.
- Directly supervise four full-time professional community directors and support the supervision of four graduate assistant
- Assist in the training and evaluation of professional community directors and graduate assistants, and support the training of community assistants and front desk staff.
- Evaluate student staff programming model and look for opportunities for resident engagement.
- Advise the Residence Hall Association and National Residence Hall Honorary organizations. Investigate and respond to concerns of students, parents, and university staff members in a manner that provides care and accurate information while fostering positive relationships.
- Develops and oversees departmental committees with the assistance of the Assistant Director of Business Operations.
- Provide comprehensive training to full-time, graduate, and student staff in the areas of crisis and risk management to ensure the security and safety of students.
- Participate in Residential Life sponsored programs, university visit days, senior recognition programs, and special weekends. Represent the Residential Life Office on division and university committees, and establish collaborative relationships with other university offices.
- Encourage and promote a safe on campus community that values inclusion and diversity.
- Oversee departmental conduct management through the use of Maxient.
- Serve on rotating on-call crisis response system for the residence halls and apartments.
- Work with outside venders such as Res Life Cinema, Swank Care Packages, and etc.
- Have a basic understanding of Clery Act and Title IX federal requirements in relation to student conduct and campus safety.
- Assume the role of director in their absence.
- Assume the role assistant director of business operations in their absence.
- This description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
This is a 12-month position responsible for working on the residential life team to deliver a vibrant residential living community that engages students for success at Fort Hays State University. Versatility and collaboration are the keys to this position.
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin June 16, 2025.
Application Process: To apply for this position, please visit
FHSU Careers. Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.
Required Application Documents: Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three professional references.
Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF.
If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:
Amy Schaffer
alschaffer@fhsu.edu
785-628-4401
Community of Hays
FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call "Hays, America" home.
Notice of Non-discrimination – Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.
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