Job Title

Sr Dir, Res Life & Judicial Aff

Agency

Texas A&M University - Victoria

Department

Residential Housing & Judical Affairs

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Victoria, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Directs the housing operations of the university’s residence halls, provides leadership for residence life programming. Serves as chief judicial officer.

Primary Duties:

· Directs daily operations of the department to support program objectives.

· Provides leadership, direction, and supervises departmental staff and resident assistants.

· Develops and administers policies, procedures, and programs to support residence life and resident programming.

· Coordinates all non-academic student conduct incidents and grievances; oversees hearing officers and the university hearing board.

· Serves as hearing officer and adjudicates level 3, or more serious, cases.

· Carries out judicial sanctions resulting from Title IX cases based on the recommendations of the Title IX Office.

· Ensures that the university’s code of conduct is in line with federal and state mandates, laws, and legislation.

· Conducts bi-annual training for hearing officers.

· Functions as a key member of the Behavior Assessment Team (BAT).

· Handles severe roommate issues and mediations, and serves as primary professional staff for on-call crisis response.

· Coordinates housing assignments, and ensures charges are accurate through housing reconciliations.

· Evaluates and assesses occupancy, retention, and projection trends, which includes market research and comparison.

· Develops and maintains awareness of community issues involving students in the residence halls through communication with residence life staff.

· Follows up on complex and critical building work orders.

· Serves on various university committees.

· Serves in the absence of the Vice President, Student Affairs.

· Performs other job-related duties as required.

Education & Experience:

Master’s degree in student counseling, psychology, or related field, and (5) years related experience

Review of applicants will begin on August 25, 2026, but the position will remain open until filled.

Required Attachments: Resume, Cover Letter

Starting salary for this position is $6,250 monthly and is negotiable depending on education and experience.

A Closer Look at A&M-Victoria

Texas A&M University-Victoria is a dynamic destination institution serving Texas and the world and is dedicated to providing every student with educational and leadership opportunities to become a successful professional and an engaged global citizen. Innovative educational activities challenge students to make meaningful connections between their learning and their lives in a complex world. A&M-Victoria promotes economic development and advances the quality of life through teaching, research, and service excellence.

At Texas A&M University-Victoria, we are driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence.

As a next-generation university, we redefine the boundaries of higher education, creating opportunities for students from all backgrounds to excel. Our unwavering focus on student success and research innovation sets us apart, positioning A&M-Victoria as a model for universities of the future.

Our History

Since our establishment in 1973, we have grown into a vibrant institution with a reputation for academic excellence and a dedication to student success. At Texas A&M University-Victoria, our history is a testament to our commitment to providing quality education and fostering academic achievement.

Texas A&M University-Victoria is the most recent addition to the Texas A&M University System – making it the 12th campus in the System. The University was founded in 1973 as part of the University of Houston System and was transferred to the Texas A&M System during the 89th Texas Legislative Session.

City Location

A regional hub 30 miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico, Victoria is a town of 65,000 located about two hours from Houston, Austin, San Antonio and Corpus Christi. Located in the Coastal Bend region of Texas, A&M-Victoria serves the educational needs, promotes economic well-being, and advances the community and region's quality of life through teaching, research, and service excellence.

Mission Statement

Texas A&M University-Victoria (A&M-Victoria), a dynamic destination institution serving Texas and the world, is dedicated to providing every student with educational and leadership opportunities to become a successful professional and an engaged global citizen. Innovative educational activities challenge students to make meaningful connections between their learning and their lives in a complex world. Texas A&M University-Victoria promotes economic development and advances quality of life through teaching, research, and service excellence.

Our Goals

Continually enhance the quality of our student experience. Promote and expand access to education. Increase community engagements and increase public events for diverse audiences on our campuses. Promote a culture of institutional identification among stakeholders

Academic Excellence

Several of A&M-Victoria’s academic degree programs have drawn top rankings from organizations including College Consensus, Intelligent.com and Research.com. Our Accreditations include: SACSCOC Accredited, AACSB Accredited, ABET Accredited, CACREP Accredited, NASP Accredited, and TASP Accredited

The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest and most impactful higher education systems in the country, with an annual budget of $7.3 billion. Its statewide network includes 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, Texas A&M–Fort Worth and the Texas A&M–RELLIS. The System serves nearly 180,000 students and reaches millions more through service, research and outreach programs each year. With nearly $1.6 billion in annual research expenditures, the System fuels innovation, supports communities and drives Texas’ economy forward.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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