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Assistant Director for Academic Initiatives & Assessment

United States, Norfolk · Job Posted January 15, 2026
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Reporting to the Director of Residence Education, the Assistant Director for Academic Initiatives & Assessment (AD for AIA) supports the Department of Housing & Residence Life, as well as the University’s mission of supporting student retention and academic success. The Assistant Director of Academic Initiatives & Assessment leads HRL’s assessment efforts to demonstrate impact and implementation of national HRL trends and best practices for continuous departmental improvement. The AD for AIA is expected to anticipate student development and academic program needs of the HRL student population. Utilizing CAS Standards, develop, in partnership with the leadership team of Residence Education, learning outcomes, programs, and experiences that support a high-quality learning environment connected to academic success and retention related initiatives. This position also serves on the Housing-On Call Duty rotation and serves as a Conduct Educator for the student accountability process.

Job Responsibility

  • Supports the Department of Housing & Residence Life, as well as the University’s mission of supporting student retention and academic success
  • Leads HRL’s assessment efforts to demonstrate impact and implementation of national HRL trends and best practices for continuous departmental improvement
  • Anticipate student development and academic program needs of the HRL student population
  • Utilizing CAS Standards, develop, in partnership with the leadership team of Residence Education, learning outcomes, programs, and experiences that support a high-quality learning environment connected to academic success and retention related initiatives
  • Serves on the Housing-On Call Duty rotation
  • Serves as a Conduct Educator for the student accountability process

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in higher education, student personnel services, student development, counseling or a related field required with several years of experience, post-master’s experience in housing/residence life
  • An understanding of student development and residential curriculum in a college/university setting
  • In-depth knowledge of higher education assessment, evaluation, and data analysis
  • Ability to perform qualitative and quantitative research
  • Demonstrated competence in staff supervision, training and evaluation, residence hall management, and community development
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Leadership skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of students, staff, university administrators and external constituencies including parents
  • Record of collaborating with a variety of organizations on complex tasks and projects
  • Ability to work autonomously in a team environment
  • ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and possess strong organizational skills
  • Strong commitment to student academic success and providing a student-centered approach throughout the residential experience
  • Considerable experience in academic initiatives, including academic support services in residence halls, living-learning communities, and/or academic intervention
  • Considerable experience with developing assessment plans, reports, and evaluation activities to implement evidence-based best practices

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