Talent.com
Assistant Director of Off-Campus Student Life (OCSL)
Assistant Director of Off-Campus Student Life (OCSL)InsideHigherEd • Amherst, Massachusetts, United States
Assistant Director of Off-Campus Student Life (OCSL)

Assistant Director of Off-Campus Student Life (OCSL)

InsideHigherEd • Amherst, Massachusetts, United States
job_description.job_card.30_days_ago
serp_jobs.job_preview.job_type
  • serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
job_description.job_card.job_description

Job no : 528249

Work type : Staff Full Time

Location : UMass Amherst

Department : Off Campus Student Life

Union : PSU

Categories : Student Affairs & Services

About UMass Amherst

The flagship of the Commonwealth, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access, fuel innovation and creativity, and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863, UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1,450-acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts state-of-the-art facilities for teaching, research, scholarship, and creative activity. The institution advances a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valued—and thrives, and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges, and 100 undergraduate majors. We believe every member of our university community can contribute to our ongoing success by striving for the highest level of excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to mounting environmental, social, economic, and technological challenges in our world.

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Director of Off Campus Student Life (OCSL), the Assistant Director of Off Campus Student Life (OCSL) performs a variety of functions and responsibilities related to the delivery of student services with primary responsibility for programs and services to support commuter and off campus students.

Essential Functions

  • Assists in the development, implementation, and assessment of educational initiatives, services, and processes related to off campus housing and community living.
  • Manages the recruitment, selection, training, and supervision of 15-20 undergraduate student employees.
  • Supports the effective operation of the Off Campus Student Center which includes tracking student usage of the center resources.
  • Coordinates off campus community building and intervention programs and services, including, but not limited to, Good Neighbor Registration, Community Resource fairs, Housing Fairs, and student outreach.
  • Meets with off campus students regarding student concerns, advises about policies and procedures, makes referrals, and intervenes with other agencies as needed.
  • Supports the creation and maintenance of Off Campus Student Life communications, publications, and marketing materials.
  • Supports effective partnerships with key campus and community organizations including, but not limited to, Residential Life, Student Legal Services Office, Student Engagement and Leadership, UMass Police Department, and local police, fire, and housing inspection services.
  • Maintains broad knowledge of trends in the off-campus housing market, rental industry trends, community-related concerns, higher education, and best practices in supporting off campus students.
  • Represents Off Campus Student Life, Dean of Students Office, and Dean of Students Collaborative on university committees.
  • Conducts programs and trainings and may assist in transporting programmatic materials and supplies.

O ther Functions

  • Performs related duties as assigned or required. Understands responsibilities with respect to Title IX, Clery and other compliance requirements.
  • Demonstrates capacity, skill, and willingness to engage students and contribute to student success.
  • Understands responsibilities with respect to conflicts of interest and behaves in ways consistent both with law and university policy.
  • Contributes toward creating a positive and respectful workplace. Uses access to sensitive and / or not yet public university related information only in the performance of the responsibilities of position and exercises care to prevent unnecessary disclosure to others.
  • Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

  • Master’s degree including but not limited to, higher education, student affairs, public policy / administration, or business administration and two (2) years' experience in program planning and delivery for students and or community agencies OR a Bachelor's degree and four (4) years' experience.
  • Demonstrated ability and experience in developing and maintaining positive, collaborative relationships with internal and external constituencies.
  • Demonstrated computer skills including Microsoft office Suite applications and online course development.
  • Experience using a web-based software platform to initiate, track, and record work.
  • Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations and in developing inclusive communities and work teams.
  • Demonstrated experience creating and delivering trainings, workshops, small group discussion / facilitation, and presentations.
  • Excellent communication (oral and written) and presentation skills.
  • Physical Demands / Working Conditions

  • Typical office environment.
  • Ability to lift boxes and materials that weigh up to 30 pounds.
  • Work Schedule

  • Typical work schedule : Monday - Friday, 8 : 30 am - 5 : 00 pm.
  • Required to work some nights and weekends.
  • Salary Information

    Level 27

    PSU Hiring Ranges

    Special Instructions to Applicants

    Upload your resume, along with your completed application. Our team will check references at the final stage of the interview process. Please be prepared to provide contact information for at least three (3) professional references. This position will remain open until filled or the advertised closing date, whichever occurs first. Early submissions are recommended.

    The University of Massachusetts Amherst welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.

    Advertised : Sep 4 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

    Applications close : Dec 7 2025 Eastern Standard Time

    Whatsapp Facebook LinkedIn Email App if (typeof SocialShareKit != 'undefined') { SocialShareKit.init({ forceInit : true, reinitialize : true, selector : '.social-share-kit .ssk' }); }

    serp_jobs.job_alerts.create_a_job

    Director Of Student Life • Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

    Job_description.internal_linking.related_jobs
    Assistant Director of Student Success & Diversity (Hybrid Opportunity)

    Assistant Director of Student Success & Diversity (Hybrid Opportunity)

    InsideHigherEd • Amherst, Massachusetts, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Academic Advising & Learning Resources, College of Natural Sciences, PSU A.The flagship of the Commonwealth, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant researc...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_hours • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted • serp_jobs.job_card.new
    Assistant Director of Student Care

    Assistant Director of Student Care

    Amherst College • Amherst, MA, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Assistant Director of Student Care.Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geo...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Associate Director of Student Leadership & Engagement

    Associate Director of Student Leadership & Engagement

    Amherst College • Amherst, MA, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Associate Director Of Student Leadership & Engagement.Amherst College invites applications for the Associate Director of Student Leadership & Engagement position. The Associate Director of Student L...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Travel Operating Room RN First Assistant (RNFA)

    Travel Operating Room RN First Assistant (RNFA)

    Nightingale Nurses • North Adams, MA, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Nightingale Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in North Adams, Massachusetts. Job Description & Requirements.You may not realize it, but as an RN wi...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Travel Operating Room RN

    Travel Operating Room RN

    HonorVet Technologies • North Adams, MA, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    HonorVet Technologies is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in North Adams, Massachusetts. Job Description & Requirements.MA license required in hand at time ...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_hours • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted • serp_jobs.job_card.new
    Occupational Therapist

    Occupational Therapist

    Encompass Health • Ware, MA, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time +1
    Occupational Therapist Career Opportunity.Your Calling, Close to Home and Heart.Are you in pursuit of a career that's more than a job, one that aligns with your heart and community? We believe ...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Assistant Director for Intramural Sports

    Assistant Director for Intramural Sports

    InsideHigherEd • Amherst, Massachusetts, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    The flagship of the Commonwealth, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access, fuel innovation and c...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Travel Operating Room RN First Assistant (RNFA)

    Travel Operating Room RN First Assistant (RNFA)

    Arrow Healthcare Staffing • North Adams, MA, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Arrow Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in North Adams, Massachusetts. Job Description & Requirements.Arrow Healthcare Staffing Job ID...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Travel Operating Room RN First Assistant (RNFA)

    Travel Operating Room RN First Assistant (RNFA)

    Planet Healthcare • North Adams, MA, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in North Adams, Massachusetts. Job Description & Requirements.Planet Healthcare Job ID #72817938.Pay p...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Assistant Director of Employer Engagement & Operations

    Assistant Director of Employer Engagement & Operations

    InsideHigherEd • Amherst, Massachusetts, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    The flagship of the Commonwealth, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access, fuel innovation and c...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Assistant Director of Off-Campus Student Life (OCSL)

    Assistant Director of Off-Campus Student Life (OCSL)

    UMass Amherst • Amherst, MA, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    The flagship of the Commonwealth, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access, fuel innovation and c...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Travel Operating Room RN First Assistant (RNFA)

    Travel Operating Room RN First Assistant (RNFA)

    LeaderStat • North Adams, MA, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time +1
    LeaderStat is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in North Adams, Massachusetts.Job Description & Requirements. The above pay package is an estimate, please co...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Assistant Director of Student Success & Diversity (Hybrid Opportunity)

    Assistant Director of Student Success & Diversity (Hybrid Opportunity)

    UMass Amherst • Amherst, MA, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    The flagship of the Commonwealth, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access, fuel innovation and c...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_1_day • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Travel Surgical RN First Assistant

    Travel Surgical RN First Assistant

    Ethos Medical Staffing • North Adams, MA, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Ethos Medical Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN First Assist for a travel nursing job in North Adams, Massachusetts.Job Description & Requirements. Ethos Medical Staffing Job ID #33140919.Pa...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Assistant Director Career Development Services

    Assistant Director Career Development Services

    InsideHigherEd • Amherst, Massachusetts, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Career Services, College of Humanities & Fine Arts.The flagship of the Commonwealth, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks ...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Assistant Director Career Development Services

    Assistant Director Career Development Services

    UMass Amherst • Amherst, MA, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    The flagship of the Commonwealth, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access, fuel innovation and c...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Assistant Director of Student Care

    Assistant Director of Student Care

    InsideHigherEd • Amherst, Massachusetts, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Assistant Director of Student Care.Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geo...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Travel Operating Room RN First Assistant (RNFA)

    Travel Operating Room RN First Assistant (RNFA)

    PRIDE Health • North Adams, MA, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    PRIDE Health is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in North Adams, Massachusetts.Job Description & Requirements. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted