STATUS: Exempt, Salaried 

FULL/PART TIME: Full-Time, 12-month 

LIVE-ON REQUIREMENT: Required 

DEPARTMENT: Office of Student Life 

REPORTS TO: Assistant Dean of Students / Director of Housing & Student Activities 

GENERAL SUMMARY 

The Assistant Director of Housing and Student Activities (Live-On) is a live-on, student-facing professional staff member responsible for supporting residential community development, student engagement, and evening and weekend operations. This role provides a consistent Student Life presence within the residence halls and plays a key role in implementing housing and engagement initiatives that promote student belonging, safety, and success. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

Housing & Residence Life Leadership 

• Provide leadership and support for residential communities, with a strong evening and weekend presence. ● Supervise and mentor Resident Assistants and assigned residential student staff. 
• Assist with residential conduct processes, documentation, and educational interventions. ● Support residence hall openings, closings, and break operations. 
• Serve in the Student Life professional staff pro-on-call rotation, providing after-hours response to student concerns, emergencies, and critical incidents. 

Student Support, Care & Wellness 

• Serve as a visible, relationship-centered support for students in residence. 
• Respond to student concerns related to wellness, conflict, and safety, making appropriate referrals. ● Support CARE/BIT processes through residential engagement and documentation. 
• Utilize de-escalation and crisis response strategies as appropriate. 

Resident Director, Jewell Hall 

• Serve as the Resident Director for Jewell Hall, providing direct leadership, oversight, and support for the residential community. 
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate Resident Assistants assigned to Jewell Hall. 
• Support and respond to student conduct concerns within Jewell Hall, including documentation, follow-up, and educational interventions.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for residents regarding housing-related concerns, community standards, and support needs. 
• Coordinate with Campus Safety, Physical Plant, and Student Life colleagues to address facilities, safety, and community issues within the hall. 
• Participate in Jewell Hall residence hall openings, closings, and break operations. 
• Contribute to residential programming within Jewell Hall that aligns with broader Student Life, engagement, and DEIB goals. 

Conduct & Compliance Support 

• Serve as a trained investigator or hearing board member for student conduct and Title IX processes, as assigned. 
• Collect and submit incident reports and assist with follow-up as needed. 
• Partner with Campus Safety and other campus stakeholders during evening and weekend operations.
• Participate in Student Life meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities. 

Student Activities & Engagement (Implementation Focus) 

• Co-advise the Campus Activities Board (CAB), with emphasis on event execution, logistics, and student leadership development. 
• Assist with the management and coordination of the student club and organization registration process, including supporting student leaders and advisors with requirements and timelines. 
• Serve as a member of the DEIB Core Team, supporting programming, engagement efforts, and implementation of DEIB initiatives. 
• Serve as a key contributor to Week of Welcome and the First-Year Experience (FYE), with particular emphasis on evening, weekend, and residential programming. 
• Support student clubs and organizations with event planning, risk management, and evening and weekend programs. 
• Assist with the implementation of large-scale campus programs, traditions, and community-building initiatives. 

The salary range for this position will be $50,000 per year.  

REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. 
• Professional experience in Residence Life, Student Affairs, or a related field preferred. 
• Ability to work consistent evening and weekend hours. 
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse student populations. 
• Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities. 
• Commitment to inclusive and student-centered practices. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Frequent evening and weekend work. 
• Ability to respond to emergencies and navigate residential facilities. 
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and climb stairs. 

As a Blackburn College work program teaching supervisor, you have certain responsibilities to the College and to the student(s) you are supervising. Therefore, as part of your position requirements, you agree to: 

• Provide adequate instruction, training, and appropriate working conditions for the performance of the student(s)’ duties.
• Be a positive role model and mentor. 
• Assure that the student(s) you supervise work in an environment that complements the College’s mission and values.
• Assure that the duties assigned to student workers are appropriate and necessary, and maximize the opportunities for student learning and development. 
• Cooperate with student management in the fulfillment of their work responsibilities, and in a manner that enhances their learning and development.
• Adhere to the work program guidelines, including the verification of student work hours, evaluation of student work performance each semester, and use of the work warning system to document unacceptable student work behavior. 

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person holding this position. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of persons holding this position.

Blackburn College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks to build an inclusive community that can engage the interests of a diverse population. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and sustaining a culture that reflects the diversity of our country, and as such we particularly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups such as women, people of color, LGBTQ+, veterans, and those with disabilities. Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter including a diversity statement describing what diversity means to you and why it is important, the names/addresses/phone numbers of three current, and professional references to:  Human Resources, Blackburn College, 700 College Ave., Ludlum 110, Carlinville, IL  62626 or email [email protected]. Employment-based immigration sponsorship is not offered for this position. Phone calls or walk-ins not accepted. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position has been filled.