Assistant Director/Housing Operations

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF HOUSING OPERATIONS

DEPT:

RESIDENCE LIFE

REG  TEMP 

FULL TIME

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PART TIME

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STARTING

RATE or

SALARY RANGE

$60,000 - $65,000 Employees being promoted to a higher classified position receive the minimum for the position or a pay rate adjustment of 8% whichever is greater. All regular positions also entitle the employee to several benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement which is largely paid by New Mexico Tech for the employee and dependents.

INTERNAL POSTING THROUGH

04/30/2026

CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN FIRST TO TEMPORARY AND REGULAR TECH EMPLOYEES WHO APPLY WITHIN THE 7 DAY INTERNAL POSTING. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE 7 DAY POSTING MARGIN WILL BE CONSIDERED WITH OTHER OUTSIDE APPLICANTS.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director of Housing & Residential Life (ADHO) is responsible Oversees housing operations, including facility management, room selection, and occupancy management for a 700+ beds. Manages daily Residential Life information to office staff and communicates this to Resident Assistants. Manages student applications, contracts, and room placement process. The ADHO is also a part of the on-call rotation. Actively implements New Mexico Tech's Strategic Plan objectives. The ADHO supervised office operations including 1 Administrative Assistant and 2-3 student workers. They will be the liaison with Facilities Management and Conference Services. The ADHO will work closely with HRL staff, faculty, and other staff. The ADHO must live within 20 minutes of campus to respond to crisis.

JOBS FUNCTIONS

Administration

• Represents HRL at university sponsored events
• Assists the Director with in strategic planning in the following areas: HRL Mission, Vision, Values; Occupancy Management Facilities Management; Departmental Assessment; Campus-Wide Crisis Response; Staff Training, & Supervision; Dining & Conference Services
• Directly supervises 1 Administrative Assistant.
• Indirectly supervises student desk workers, 2 Residence Life Coordinators, 25 Resident Assistants, and 6 to 8 Conference Assistants.
• Creates and assesses relevant policies, procedures, and initiatives to promotion the growth of HRL's Mission, Vision, & Values.
• Coordinates the Office of Residential Life's reception area and directs the daily workflow of the students working at the front desk
• Manage Onity Room Access Software
• Demonstrate expertise in working with various student populations transitioning from home to the University setting.
• Respond to folks who may be frustrated or upset & support them while finding a solution to their issue.
• Maintain working partnerships & a high level of internal & external customer service within the office, other student affairs department, & the NMT community.
• Resolves or refers concerns or complaints to appropriate professional staff or departments.