How to hire an assistant residence manager

How to hire an assistant residence manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step assistant residence manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an assistant residence manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant residence manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an assistant residence manager, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   An assistant residence manager's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, assistant residence managers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of assistant residence manager salaries for various roles:

   Type of Assistant Residence Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Assistant Residence Manager	Social and human service assistants provide client services, including support for families, in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, and social work. They assist other workers, such as social workers, and they help clients find benefits or community services.	$13-26
   Program Coordinator	Program coordinators are mid-level employees who are assigned to work on a program of a specific department. They handle the communications between their department and any other department that they may need to collaborate with... Show more	$14-30
   Coordinator	Coordinators are responsible for liaising between the department they are assigned to and any other external party. They oversee projects or agreements... Show more	$12-29

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Developmental Disabilities
   • Autism
   • CPR
   • Incident Reports
   • Medical Appointments
   • OPWDD
   • AMAP
   • ISP
   • Medication Administration
   • Property Management
   • Fire Drills
   • Residential Program
   • Resident Relations
   • OSHA

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   Responsibilities:

   • Open and close the house for weekend shows; manage ushers; run concessions; handle patron concerns.
   • Coordinate engineers and DoD senior leaders to develop capability requirements and translates them into technical specifications.
   • Assist with resident intake/orientation procedures such as urinalysis, strip searches and entry documentation.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the assistant residence manager job description is a good way to get more applicants. An assistant residence manager salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for an assistant residence manager in Tennessee may be lower than in Connecticut, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level assistant residence manager. Additionally, an assistant residence manager with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average assistant residence manager salary

   $41,005yearly

   $19.71 hourly rate

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   Entry-level assistant residence manager salary

   $29,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 20, 2025

   Average assistant residence manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Maryland	$48,778	$23
   2	California	$46,557	$22
   3	New York	$44,625	$21
   4	Delaware	$42,192	$20
   5	Texas	$41,718	$20
   6	Indiana	$36,003	$17
   7	South Carolina	$33,469	$16

   Average assistant residence manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Indiana University Bloomington	$55,256	$26.57
   2	Johns Hopkins University	$53,142	$25.55	2
   3	University of Rochester	$48,774	$23.45	5
   4	EAH Housing	$38,934	$18.72	38
   5	ICL	$38,056	$18.30	4
   6	The Jewish Board	$37,770	$18.16
   7	Sheltering Arms	$37,421	$17.99
   8	Leisure Care	$37,043	$17.81
   9	Cardinal McCloskey Community Services	$37,015	$17.80
   10	Leake and Watts Services Inc.	$36,801	$17.69	6
   11	INSTITUTE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES	$36,257	$17.43	2
   12	Upstate Cerebral Palsy Inc	$35,963	$17.29	1
   13	UCP of Long Island	$35,732	$17.18
   14	Marriott International	$35,403	$17.02	38
   15	Devereux Arizona	$35,362	$17.00	11
   16	The Arc of Rensselaer County	$35,221	$16.93
   17	Oaks Senior Living	$35,101	$16.88	1
   18	Anderson Center for Autism	$34,733	$16.70	3
   19	WellLife Network	$34,698	$16.68
   20	UPMC	$33,370	$16.04	2

4. Writing an assistant residence manager job description

   A job description for an assistant residence manager role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an assistant residence manager job description:

   Assistant residence manager job description example

   JOB OBJECTIVE: Under the direction of the Rehabilitation Manager and the Residence Manager, the Asst. Residence Manager is responsible for the management of the men's residence facility and beneficiaries. As a team member in the Rehabilitation area, he/she promotes a climate for effective performance and learning through his attitudes, willingness to teach and learn and availability to beneficiaries and staff. Encouragement is given to the individual to continue to seek experience and training which will enhance his ability to work more effectively with beneficiaries.
   QUALIFICATIONS:
   
   High School graduate or equivalent. • Men's graduate with continuing involvement in a program of recovery preferred. • Possession of valid Driver's License (Class B in California) with acceptable driving record. Ability to acquire the license within 45 days is acceptable. • Ability to work effectively with others with demonstrated leadership qualities. • Integrity, resourcefulness, initiative and evidence of self-improvement. • Professional judgment and integrity in holding in confidence all information pertaining to beneficiaries. • Demonstrate ability to support and apply the philosophy and goals of The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center Program as stated in the Mission Statement. • No evidence of existing chemical dependency. • If in recovery, shall be free of and have had at least one year free of any active chemical abuse or dependency.
   
   ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
   
   Be in attendance and support all Salvation Army functions at the residence including such events as the Open House, the Spring Festival, and others as scheduled. If such events happen during scheduled time off, the individual may be eligible for either a compensatory day off or overtime pay.2. Drive a Salvation Army passenger van as part of his duties.• Transport beneficiaries to and from other Center approved functions.Asst Res Mgr Men - Job Description 2011-01.doc Page 2 of 2• Provide services as a driver as required in the normal course of duties at the Center.3. Prepare weekly schedules for beneficiary weekday and Saturday chore assignments.4. Assist Residence Manager in ensuring that Saturday chores are completed satisfactorily.5. Perform the tasks of the Residence Manager in his absence, monitor cleanliness and material condition of the residence and report discrepancies to the Residence Manager.6. Assist the Residence Manager in administering Breathalyzer tests. Breathalyzer tests should be done regularly when returning from passes of any kind. When Breathalyzer tests are positive, the beneficiary is to be terminated immediately from the program; in the absence of the Residence Manager, the Men's Assistant Residence Manager shall terminate the beneficiary.7. Assist in the supervision and collection of urine test specimens, ensuring that proper security procedures are adhered to including labeling and transport. If observed urines are required, follow procedures for observing the collection of the sample. Urine drug screens are required to be done randomly at least once a month, when requested by Rehabilitation Services staff, and when beneficiaries return from passes of any kind. 8. Monitor activities of beneficiaries, enforcing rules and maintaining discipline. Prepare ARCC-210s as appropriate.9. Participate in activities at the residence, maintaining open relationships with all of the residents. 10. Ensure that the residence always has adequate supplies of containers and labels for urine testing.11. Assist Residence Manager in the admission process as needed including tours of the house, introductions to other residents, orientation to the house and ARC rules, and inventory of personal property if required.12. Assist Residence Manager in the process of beneficiaries adding items to Personal Property Statements, especially after shopping trips.13. Make security rounds each evening before retiring. Rounds include all windows, doors, lights, main floor, laundry room, hot tub area, and garage door.14. Assure proper operation of Canteen in accordance with policy of handling funds and canteen cards. Order Canteen supplies as needed to assure adequate stock of product.15. When appropriate, prepare and submit ARCC-210 forms in accordance with current policies.16. Follow directions provided by the Primary Residence Manager who is the immediate supervisor in all aspects of the position. 17. Coordinate vacation time with the Rehabilitation Manager to ensure that coverage for all functions is provided. Submit vacation requests to Residence Manager and Rehabilitation Manager for approval.18. Act as a role model for beneficiaries. This includes personal attention to dress codes and in general behavior.19. Know ARC Safety Regulations for the work site and for the residence and ensure that staff and beneficiaries follow these safety requirements.20. Maintain confidentiality in accordance with established policies and laws in order to help maintain the integrity of the total program.21. Overtime. Any and all overtime must have the written approval of the supervisor, Administrator, or his designate. 22. Perform other duties as assigned by the Rehabilitation Manager or the ARC Administrator.
   
   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis. • Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and other office equipment. • Ability to communicate clearly on the telephone. • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs • Ability to perform various repetitive motion tasks • Ability to operate a motor vehicle
   
   Qualifications
   
   Education
   
   Required
   
   + High School or Equivalent or better
   
   Licenses & Certifications
   
   Required
   
   + Driver's License
   
   Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
   
   The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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5. Post your job

   To find the right assistant residence manager for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with assistant residence managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit assistant residence managers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your assistant residence manager job on Zippia to find and recruit assistant residence manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit assistant residence managers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant residence manager

   Once you've found the assistant residence manager candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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