Director of Housing & Residence Life

Director of Housing & Residence Life

Salary $60,000-$70,000

The Director of Housing & Residence Life (HRL) provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for a comprehensive residential life program serving up to 800 students in suite- and apartment-style residence halls. Reporting to the Vice President for Student Development, the Director is responsible for fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaging residential community that supports student success, retention, personal development, and a strong sense of belonging.

The Director oversees all aspects of Housing & Residence Life operations, including residential education, student conduct, facilities coordination, occupancy management, budgeting, assessment, staff supervision, and crisis response. The position supervises a team of professional, support, and student staff and manages housing revenues and operational budgets exceeding $3 million annually.

The Director collaborates closely with university leadership and campus partners to enhance the residential student experience and support institutional goals. Key partnerships include Business Services, Physical Plant, University Police, Student Wellness Services, Enrollment Management, Academic Affairs, Intercollegiate Athletics, Sodexo/Food Services, and Student Conduct.

The Director serves as a member of the Behavioral Assessment Team (BAT) and Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT), participates in the university on-call rotation, and assists with matters involving student care, crisis response, and Title IX processes.

This is a full-time, 12-month professional position. Preference may be given to candidates residing within a reasonable proximity to the university to support after-hours on-call responsibilities.