Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing academic success and personal development for one of the nation’s largest on-campus student communities. The Associate Director of Residential Education for Academic Success (ADRE) serves as a key leader in supporting 7,500–9,000 residential students through innovative academic programs and student-centered leadership.

Key Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Director of Residential Education for Academic Success, the ADRE will:

• Supervise 6–10 full-time professional staff, including General Advisors and Retention Specialists (GARS) and/or Coordinated Care Advisors (CCAs).
• Oversee operations and programming for residential STAR (Students Taking Academic Responsibility) Resource Centers/Tutoring Centers.
• Coordinate recruitment, hiring, training, and evaluation of GARS/CCAs, STAR Center Assistants (SCAs), and peer tutors.
• Develop and implement academic support initiatives and holistic student success programs.
• Provide crisis management, student advisement, and budget planning in collaboration with departmental leadership.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with faculty, university leadership, public agencies, and professional organizations.
• Participate in Residential Education programs and support additional responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director.

Why Join Us?

• Impact at Scale: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of thousands of students by fostering academic achievement and a sense of belonging in the residential community.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a highly supportive and innovative team that values inclusion, creativity, and professional growth.
• Professional Development: Gain leadership experience in a diverse and dynamic educational setting, with opportunities to shape strategic initiatives and work with cross-campus partners.
• Purpose-Driven Work: Support a mission-centered environment that prioritizes student wellbeing, academic responsibility, and community engagement.

Position Information

• This is a full-time, at-will role, offering comprehensive benefits.
• Position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department Summary

The Residential Education Office is designated as the University department responsible for planning and administering programs and services in on-campus housing communities including those in traditional residence halls and apartment complexes. The Residential Education Office serves to enhance student life and success through a comprehensive living-learning experience that provides academic and personal support, contact with faculty, educational programs, community activities, student leadership development, and multicultural learning opportunities. The department is part of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Campus Diversity/Dean of Students sub-division.

The Residential Education Office strives to provide safe and supportive on campus living learning communities where diverse students are challenged to develop holistically; as scholars, citizens and leaders.

Residential Education staff members are dedicated to providing curricular and co-curricular experiences to develop and enhance residents’ academic success, awareness and appreciation of diversity, and civic responsibility.

Residential Education’s values are a set of core beliefs that guide our work with students, colleagues, faculty and other constituents. While contributing to the goals of the University and the Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity, staff members of the Residential Education Office strive to:

• • Achieve excellence in all that we do.
  • Address students as unique individuals with multidimensional needs and unlimited potential for personal development.
  • Promote integrity, accountability, responsibility, respect and collaboration.
  • Promote the connectedness between curricular and co-curricular learning.
  • Embrace, celebrate, and educate on issues related to diversity.
  • Develop communities that embrace civic responsibility, life-long learning, and healthy lifestyles.
  • Maintain balance and perspective, serving as sound role models for others.
  • Innovate, evaluate, and refine programs to best meet the needs of the changing student population.

To accomplish these objectives, Residential Education employs 14 central office staff, 17 Residence Hall Coordinators, 10 Assistant Coordinators, 12 General Advisor and Retention Specialists, and 300 paraprofessional team members.

For more information regarding the Residential Education Office, click here.

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Counseling, College Student Personnel, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in an academic advising environment.

Key Qualifications

• Proven ability to make sound, independent decisions in managing the daily operations of residence halls, including urgent, complex, and confidential matters.
• Strong counseling and interpersonal skills in areas such as student development, conflict resolution, crisis management, family relations, and group dynamics.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and support staff in handling crisis intervention, behavioral issues, staff motivation, and conflict resolution.
• Skilled in evaluating staff performance both verbally and in writing, with a focus on leveraging strengths and fostering professional development.
• Effective leadership in organizing and coordinating committees and projects to meet departmental goals and deadlines.
• High degree of initiative and independence when working in dynamic and complex environments.
• Experience in planning and facilitating training and orientation sessions for staff and student organizations.
• Strong relationship-building skills with diverse individuals and groups across campus and the broader community.
• Ability to request, interpret, and apply data to address current issues, guide decision-making, and inform strategic planning.
• Familiarity with campus and community resources and the ability to connect individuals with appropriate services.

Compensation and Benefits

At San Diego State University, we value our team members and offer a competitive salary that reflects your qualifications and experience. But that’s just the beginning! Our exceptional benefits package is designed to support your well-being and work-life balance:

• Generous Leave Benefits: Enjoy 15 paid holidays, 24 vacation days, and 12 sick days per year.
• Retirement Security: Benefit from a CalPERS defined benefit pension plan, with reciprocity with the UC Retirement Plan, plus retiree healthcare benefits.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access a variety of health, dental, and vision plans at no or low cost to you.
• Educational Opportunities: Take advantage of the California State University system fee reduction program for yourself or a qualified dependent.
• Voluntary Benefits: Opt into additional benefits like Auto & Home Insurance, Life and Disability Insurances, a Legal Plan, Pet Insurance, and the ScholarShare 529 Plan for college savings.

The expected hiring salary for this position ranges from $75,000 - $83,460,000 annually.

SDSU Values

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.  Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU provides equal opportunity for all in education and employment.  We encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. We strongly preserve the right to free expression and encourage difficult conversations that help lead to improved individual and community learning and cohesion.

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university. 

SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another. 

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. 

SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At SDSU, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Supplemental Information

Apply by June 23, 2025 to ensure full consideration. Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed on an as-needed basis, and the position will remain open until filled.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. 

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. 

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Rachael Stalmann at rstalmann@sdsu.edu.