operational processes that support the residential experience.
The Assistant Director serves as the primary functional lead for housing management systems and operational procedures while collaborating with campus partners to ensure efficient, student-centered service delivery. This position develops and implements housing policies and procedures, analyzes occupancy trends and data, and supports strategic planning related to enrollment and residential capacity. This is a 12-month, full-time professional position.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree required in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
- Two to four years of progressively responsible experience in Housing and Residence Life, Student Affairs, or a related administrative area.
- Demonstrated experience with housing management software StarRez and student information systems.
- Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting data, preparing reports, and utilizing data to support strategic decision-making.
- Excellent organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively collaborate with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive student information.
- Demonstrated commitment to customer service and continuous process improvement.
- Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as required and participate in the professional staff on-call rotation.
- Live-on accommodations are available but are not required for this position.
- Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check.
Status: Full-Time
Campus: Florham Campus, Madison, NJ
About Fairleigh Dickinson University
Fairleigh Dickinson University is a center of academic excellence dedicated to the preparation of world citizens through global education. The University strives to provide students with the multi-disciplinary, intercultural, and ethical understandings necessary to participate, lead, and prosper in the global marketplace of ideas, commerce and culture.
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