Director of Housing

Position:

Director of Housing

Location:

Rio Grande, OH

Job Id:

674 # of

Openings:

1 Reporting to the Dean of Students, this full-time, administrative role maintains oversight of all residential housing, including housing records and room assignments, housing facility management, including liaison for communication and organization with Director of Facilities, and daily oversight of housing staff. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth functioning of the university's housing program and creating a positive living experience for our students. The annual salary range is $45,000-$50,000 per year and includes a comprehensive benefit package including potential options for campus housing and partial meal plan during the academic year.

Essential Duties:

Develop and implement a strategic vision for the housing program, collaborating with senior leadership to align housing initiatives with the overall institutional goals Work closely with other department heads to ensure a holistic approach to student services Represent the housing department in cross-functional meetings Manage the day-to-day operations of the housing department, including responding to inquiries, overseeing key processes, handling room change requests Handle student complains and concerns related to housing, working to find prompt and effective resolutions Oversee the process of initial housing assignments and manage procedures related to housing application and allocation Supervise Head Resident Assistants and Resident Assistants, providing guidance and support Coordinate training and development programs for residential staff Coordinate the summer camp process, including scheduling camps and managing communication with camp directors Address and resolve various housing-related issues, including maintenance requests, roommate conflicts, and behavioral concerns Collaborate with relevant departments to ensure timely and effective resolutions to housing-related issues Maintain accurate records of housing assignments, occupancy rates, and other relevant data Develop and manage the housing budget Participate in cross-functional teams and projects as needed Coordinate emergency responses to issues arising within on-campus housing Work to support the work of the broader Student Affairs team

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g. education, communication, business, or related discipline) 1-3 years related experience required Strong leadership and management skills Excellent organizational and time-management skills Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures Ability to work collaboratively with community partners and stakeholders