Director of Residential Life and Housing
Position Summary:
The Director of Residential Life and Housing serves as a full-time,12-month live-in professional and reports to the Vice President for Enrollment Management & Student Experience. The Director provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and administrative direction for the university's student housing and residential life program. The role is responsible for cultivating a safe, inclusive, and academically supportive residential community that enhances student retention, engagement, and success.The Director oversees residence hall operations, occupancy management, staff supervision, crisis response, and housing assignment processes, while ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise, train, and evaluate Resident Assistants and student desk assistants.
- Develop and implement initiatives for a co-educational residential community that foster student learning, inclusivity, and well-being.
- Oversee housing operations, including room assignments, room changes, inspections, billing, and all move-in/move-out processes.
- Advise and support student leadership groups, including the Residence Hall Association and the Panther Programming Council (Student Activities).
- Conduct informal or minor student conduct hearings and ensure compliance with institutional policies and procedures.
- Serve on institutional committees as appointed to represent the Division of Enrollment Management & Student Experience.
- Collaborate closely with the Facilities Supervisor to address maintenance, safety, and security concerns within residential facilities.
- Respond promptly to residence hall and after-hours emergencies, serving in an on-call rotation as needed.
- Coordinate and assist with residence life programs and student engagement events, including evening, weekend, and holiday coverage.
- Partner with the Vice President, Area Coordinator, and Facilities Supervisor to ensure operational effectiveness and student satisfaction.