Director of Residential Life and Housing

Avila University; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Residential Life and Housing to lead and enhance student living environments. This role involves strategic oversight of housing operations, fostering educational communities, and ensuring student safety and well-being. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in student services, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Join a vibrant community in Kansas City that values educational excellence and supports a diverse student body. This is a full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package, including tuition remission and health insurance.

Benefits

Tuition Remission for Employee and Dependents

Generous Holiday Schedule

Vacation and Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Benefits

Health Insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in university residential life or related student services.
• Ability to lead, supervise staff, and develop educational programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee residential facilities to maintain a safe and healthy living environment.
• Supervise the development of residential communities and best practices.
• Manage departmental operations and budget.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Policy Formulation

Budget Management

Technology Proficiency

Multilingual Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration

Tools

Student Management Software

Job description

Position Summary

The Director of Residential Life and Housing is an educator and strategic leader who is responsible for the operation, administration and supervision of the educational, social, and physical environments of the University’s residence halls. The Director of Residential Life and Housing will provide educational and administrative leadership for the creation of living-learning communities which support students in achieving academic success; provide visionary leadership for the department; manages the student housing program for the University; directs all departmental operations; and, oversees the department budget and establishes department goals.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the assessment and planning of University housing occupancy, retention, and projection trends; oversees the residential facilities to maintain a safe, secure, and healthy living environment.
• Supervise the development of residential communities that utilize best practices in student development and research to create engaging, learning environments.
• Conduct regular reviews of all policies and procedures of the Office of Residential Life and Housing.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders both internal and external.
• Serve as a conduct officer for the residential life & housing department and provide support for other student conduct processes.
• Assist with oversight of administration of Residential Life and Housing, conference/camps services. Serve as a member of the department and/or divisional crisis response teams. Involved with the oncall duty rotation.
• Approves, coordinates, and establishes, in consultation with Facilities Operations, priorities for residence hall maintenance work.
• Ensures the security and safety of students; responsible for crisis and risk management.
• Recruits, selects, trains, supervise and evaluate the professional staff of Residential Life and Housing.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree in higher education administration, educational leadership, counseling, or a related field preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to formulate policy, to lead/supervise staff, to develop and manage budgets, to develop educational programs, and to utilize technology effectively.
• 35 or more years of related experience in a university residential life/housing program or related student service area.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problemsolving skills.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to student affairs and higher education.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of students, faculty, staff, and external partners.
• Demonstrated commitment to student development, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Proficiency in using relevant technology and software for managing student services and data.
• Multilingual skills highly preferred.
• Ability to contribute to a climate that supports a diverse student body, serves firstgeneration college students, multilingual learners, and contributions to equity and social justice through their work.
  
  

Successful candidates should be committed to contributing to a climate that supports a diverse student body, serves first-generation college students, multilingual learners, and contributions to equity and social justice through their work.

Benefits

This is a full-time position, eligible for the usual and customary benefits. Avila University’s comprehensive benefit package includes a generous holiday schedule, tuition remission for employee and dependents, vacation and sick leave, employee assistance program, retirement benefits and health insurance.

The Community

Kansas City, a two-state metropolitan area with a population of nearly two million, offers a wide variety of cultural, educational and social life opportunities. Avila University, a Catholic university founded and inspired by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, provides undergraduate and graduate education in the liberal arts and professional studies, preparing lifelong learners who make meaningful contributions to the global community.

Additional Employment Information

Avila University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of, sex, race, religion, age, color, sexual orientation, disability, national or ethnic origin, marital status, veteran's status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

You must be at least 18 years of age to be employed by Avila University.

All new employees will be required to complete an "Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9)” and produce requested documentation after employment.

In compliance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, the university's annual security and crime statistics report is available at https://www.avila.edu/campus-resources/campus-safety. A copy of this report is available upon request from the Campus Safety Office in the Whitfield building any weekday between 8am and 5pm.

Avila University requires the successful completion of a background check as a condition of employment.