Assistant Director of Residence Life

Job Description

Virginia Wesleyan University is Coastal Virginia's premier 4 year university of the liberal arts

and sciences. With a commitment to excellence and social mobility, Virginia Wesleyan is home

to a vibrant student population dedicated to scholarship, service, lifelong learning, and

environmental stewardship throughout the region, nation, and world.

Virginia Wesleyan University's Office of Residence Life is seeking candidates for the Assistant

Director of Residence Life. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who is motivated,

creative, reliable, and passionate about student engagement and success. Dedication and proven

ability to handle crisis and emergency situations is necessary. This person reports to the Director

of Residence Life and provides support for the entire Residence Life staff and campus

community.

This live-in staff position is at the heart of our residential experience, shaping the lives of

students and supporting their personal and academic growth. The Assistant Director plays a key

role in supervision and leadership of graduate and undergraduate student staff, participates in an

administrative on-call duty rotation, engages in community development and programming, has

oversight of the disciplinary process for student conduct and accountability, works closely with

campus partners to enhance student success and well-being, and much more.

At Virginia Wesleyan University, we believe in transformative experiences, meaningful

connections, and a thriving campus life. Apply today to help shape the future of our residential

community.

About Virginia Wesleyan University

Virginia Wesleyan University (vwu.edu) is Coastal Virginia's premier university of the liberal arts and sciences. Situated on a 300-acre park-like campus in Virginia Beach, VWU annually enrolls more than 5,000 learners in all programs in all locations, including nearly 1,700 students in undergraduate, graduate and online programs. Students thrive in average class sizes of 12, and nearly 90 percent of new graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school within one year of graduation. Through its Environmental Guiding Principles, the University incorporates a commitment to sustainability in every aspect of campus life. VWU is an inclusive community dedicated to scholarship and service grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, inspiring students to build meaningful lives through engagement in Coastal Virginia's dynamic metropolitan region, the nation and the world.

Location

Virginia Wesleyan is a university with a coastal edge. Located in Virginia Beach, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Chesapeake Bay, our region is proud of its vibrant city life, sandy beaches, and rich history. Learn more at visitvirginiabeach.com / explore.

Statement of Non-Discrimination

Virginia Wesleyan University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered on the basis of skills, experience, and qualifications without regard to race, religion, color, creed, gender, national and ethnic origin, age, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, the presence of non-job-related medical disability, or any other legally protected status.