Residence Life Manager

Posted:
1/8/2026, 8:14:41 AM

Location(s):
Phoenix, Arizona, United States ⋅ Arizona, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support ⋅ Sales & Account Management

Workplace Type:
On-site

Primary Responsibilities /Accountabilities/ Essential Functions:

  • Oversee the daily operations of co-curricular campus residence halls and/or apartment communities.
  • Supervise Resident Directors, Assistant Resident Directors and Resident Assistants including training, performance management, employment/scholarship decisions.
  • Provide guidance and support to Resident Directors and Assistant Resident Directors in escalated situations.
  • Meet regularly with Resident Directors and staff to ensure open communication regarding policies, processes, programs, staff development and living area concerns.
  • Provide weekly on call incident support in collaboration with other Residence Life Managers.
  • Provide information to the Behavioral Intervention Team Case Manager regarding student mental health and behavioral concerns.
  • Complete administrative functions for assigned living areas including maintaining financial resources, student leader scholarship management, employee timecard monitoring, and other needs as required.
  • Monitor and ensure compliance with university policies, Residence Life policies and any government regulations.
  • Attend meetings, trainings and development sessions and serve as a liaison between university departments and organizations.
  • Participate in department committees, providing coaching and general oversight of planning.
  • Respond and provide support in disciplinary and emergency situations as necessary.
  • Support residential learning through the Community Learning Plan and efforts associated with academic support, spiritual formation, and cultural diversity.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used and Responsibility

  • Excellent written and in-person communications skills.
  • A thorough understanding of university regulations in order to articulate to students and discuss rationale.
  • Self-directed with the ability to work independently, meet expectations and deadlines.
  • Strong customer orientation and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent organizational and problem resolution skills.
  • High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to prioritize work, cope with changing priorities, and perform well under pressure.
  • MS Office Suite proficiency.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise Resident Directors and Resident Assistants.

Experience/ Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution required; a master’s degree preferred.
  • A minimum of 3 years’ related experience preferably in Residence Life in higher education. Similar and relevant experience will be considered.
  • Prefer prior experience mentoring students, student development, or other people management experience.
  • An equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may be substituted upon supervisor’s approval.
  • Must be willing to work on-call schedules, weekends, holidays as needed.
  • Must successfully pass a background check.

Physical Requirements:

  • Sitting:      6-7 hours a day
  • Standing:  1-2 hours a day
  • Walking:   1-2 hours a day
  • Lifting:      Occasionally
  • Carrying:   Rarely
  • Pushing:    Rarely
  • Bending:   Occasionally
  • Squatting: Rarely
  • Kneeling:     Rarely
  • Climbing:    Rarely
  • Reaching:    Occasionally
  • Grasping:     Frequently
  • Fine Eye to Hand Coordination:  Continuously
  • Driving:       Rarely
  • Work Environment:  Office building on site.  Work performed is primarily inside, subject to variations in temperature and weather, equipment noise and dust.