Director of Residential Life The Student Affairs Department of Louisiana State University New Orleans, a nationally-ranked research university, is seeking an experienced professional to be our Director of Residential Life. About Us Located on the southern shore of Lake Pontchartrain, only 15 minutes from the French Quarter, LSU New Orleans occupies a 195-acre campus in one of the finest residential areas of the city. Ranked Top 50 in the Nation for Social Mobility by U.S. News & World Report. The Brookings Institution ranked LSU New Orleans third in the nation for providing equal access to higher education for students from all income levels. For years, LSU New Orleans has appeared on U.S. News & World Report's least debt list (schools whose graduates have the least amount of debt) among national universities. LSU New Orleans was formerly known as the University of New Orleans. We became part of the larger LSU system on July 1, 2026. Job Summary The Director of Residential Life is responsible for providing overall leadership and supervision to a residential housing community of approximately 880 students in traditional residence halls, sorority housing, and graduate student married/family apartments. The Director is responsible for overseeing the supervising and training of staff, preparing and monitoring of the residential life budgets, overseeing conference housing, working collaboratively with Facility Services to ensure accountability and project flow for facility maintenance and custodial vendors, implementing and adhering to administrative policies and procedures, and developing residential student communities.

Responsibilities Administrative:

Develops strategic goals and objectives for residential life. Prepares and manages budgets for residential life, residential activities, and residential maintenance. Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises Assistant Director and other residential life personnel. Works closely with contracted facility services personnel for maintenance and housekeeping issues and facility projects and planning activities. Assists in the establishment and implementation of administrative policies, procedures, and programs for residential life. Works closely with the Director of Accessibility Services for disability accommodations and the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs in managing student accountability processes and reporting. Reviews and updates resident handbooks, leases, annual rates, brochures, and the residential life website in a timely manner. Serves as super user for housing software (

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The Housing Director), student conduct software (Guardian/ Beacon), security platform (Persona), etc. Works collaboratively with Information Technology to identify technology needs and create a strategy for onboarding and adjusting technology to meet the community needs. Works cooperatively with Privateer Place management on marketing strategies and recruiting, as well as programming for residential students. Serves on relevant safety committees including Student Care Network and Hurricane Preparedness Team, coordinating residential life staff duties and response to inclement weather emergencies and campus evacuations impacting residential students.

Student Development and Community Responsibilities:

Ensures the development and implementation of programs and services designed to meet the unique needs of students living in campus housing. Works closely with Enrollment Management, Student Affairs, and Academic Affairs to establish and maintain Living Learning Communities in residential communities. Works with LSU New Orleans Police and Counseling Services personnel to provide outreach programs or emergency assistance. Participates in student recruitment and orientation events and serves on various committees to promote the recruitment and retention of students. Assures a quality meal plan program by working closely with the Director of Auxiliary Services and the Director of Campus Dining. Oversees the design and instruction of Graduate Assistant training. Oversees the design and instruction of Resident Assistant, Office Assistant, and Desk Assistant training.

Other Responsibilities:

Works closely with other unit managers to coordinate special events and projects. Coordinates special departmental projects as requested and required. Performs other similar and related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree. Minimum of three years of supervisory experience in a Residential Life setting. Experience working with Excel and Word. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Desired Qualifications Master's degree. Experience with Facilities Management. Experience working in a Student Affairs environment. Starting Salary Range $65,000 to $70,000 per year. Excellent Employee Benefits Package We offer affordable health, dental, and vision insurances; retirement plans; generous leave and holidays; and more. LSU New Orleans is an equal opportunity employer. LSU New Orleans participates in Louisiana's State As a Model Employer plan and invites qualified individuals with disabilities to apply. To apply, please visit https://ulsuno.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UniversityOfNewOrleans/details/Director-of-Residential-Life_

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