Chief Housing & Residence Life Strategist

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University seeks an Executive Director for Housing and Residence Life to lead HRL operations and student housing strategy. Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, you will serve as the chief advisor and senior liaison to campus partners.

You will oversee a team delivering housing facilities, residential education, conduct, and off-campus living partnerships, with a budget of over $20 million and 7,000 residents, aiming to advance the university toward R1

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, Counseling, College Student Personnel, or a closely related field.
• Seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in university housing and/or residence life.
• Crisis management experience in a college or university setting.
• Exceptional interpersonal communications skills and ability to cultivate partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to lead, develop and manage professional staff.
• Leadership, sound judgment, political acumen and discernment in challenging circumstances.
• Knowledge of policy development, compliance and laws related to college students (e.g. Title IX).

Responsibilities

• Serve as chief advisor and senior liaison to campus partners on housing facilities and residence life.
• Lead HRL team serving ~7,000 residential students and coordinate off-campus housing.
• Prepare recommendations on policy issues affecting housing and student life.
• Support financial stability through retention, occupancy, budgeting and facilities management (>$20M auxiliary).
• Collaborate with university partners to advance the university toward an R1 designation.

Skills

Crisis management experience

Interpersonal communications

Staff leadership and development

Policy understanding and compliance

Education

Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration or related field

Job description

North Carolina A&T State University seeks an Executive Director for Housing and Residence Life to lead HRL operations and student housing strategy. Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, you will serve as the chief advisor and senior liaison to campus partners.

You will oversee a team delivering housing facilities, residential education, conduct, and off-campus living partnerships, with a budget of over $20 million and 7,000 residents, aiming to advance the university toward R1