Director of Student Housing

Capstone On-Campus Management; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site housing

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision coverage

401k

Job summary

Capstone On-Campus Management is seeking a Director of Housing to lead on-site residential operations at The Summit at Queens College in Flushing, NY. The role requires strong leadership, financial oversight, and collaboration with campus partners to ensure a fiscally sound operation and high-quality resident services.

This is a full-time, live-on position with on-site housing provided. The role includes supervision of staff, budgeting, leasing coordination, and emergency response oversight,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in student housing at college or university
• Experience managing operating and capital budgets
• Supervision of full-time employees
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and housing management software

Responsibilities

• Oversight of all site operations including facilities maintenance and business operation
• Development and management of operating budget and long-term capital plan
• Supervision and human resource functions of all site employees
• Planning of execution of marketing and leasing efforts
• Management of all residence life functions including community engagement and conduct
• Primary contact person for campus clients

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Communication

Facilities management

On-site housing

Education

Master’s degree in Student Personnel or Higher Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Housing management software

Job description

Job Title: Director of Student Housing
Location: The Summit at Queens College, Flushing, NY
Reports to: Regional Vice President
Salary: $80,000-$87,000 per year, staff apartment and competitive benefits package
FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary

The position serves as the on-site leader for residential housing operations at The Summit at Queens College in Flushing, NY. This role requires strong leadership, operational expertise, and interpersonal skills to support staff and residents while maintaining an efficient, fiscally sound operation. This is a full-time, live-on, in-person position with housing provided.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversight of all site operations including facilities maintenance and business operation
• Development and management of operating budget and long-term capital plan
• Supervision and human resource functions of all site employees
• Planning of execution of marketing and leasing efforts
• Management of all residence life functions including community engagement and conduc
• Primary contact person for campus clients

Responsibility Details:

Facilities and Maintenance:

• The Director of Housing & Residence Life will ensure execution of daily facilities maintenance, preventative maintenance, and housekeeping.
• Identify vendors and negotiate contracts for services provided
• Manage annual turn of units between contracts including communication with vendors, housing and contract maintenance staff, and walking units for final preparation prior to student move in.
• Works directly with maintenance staff to ensure completion of work orders in a timely manner.
• Plan and oversee capital projects and renovations.

Marketing and Leasing:

• The Director of Housing & Residence Life will coordinate leasing and marketing initiatives, which includes the development and execution of a marketing plan and leasing timeline, in collaboration with the College.
• Updates and maintains the site website and all digital and print marketing materials.
• Participates in various recruitment events to market the residential community to prospective residents.

Operations:

• The Director of Housing & Residence Life will provide fiscal oversight by managing the operating and capital budgets which includes developing annual budget proposals, presenting budgets to the institution for approval.
• Ensures all expenditures fall within budget expectations.
• Tracks and approving expenditures accounts payable functions.
• Submits monthly budget variance explanations.
• Communicates with COCM accountant staff
• Oversees accounts payable and accounts receivable functions for the site.

Residence Life:

• Will guide the development and execution of residential life curriculum and student programing within the residential community.
• Serve as housing appeals conduct officer and maintain records.
• Will participate in afterhours on call emergency response rotation.

Other Duties:

• The Director of Housing position requires a regular workday with additional responsibilities in the evenings and weekends as needed.
• Participates in after hours on call emergency response rotation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is mid-to-high paced. The noise level is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands outlined below are representative of those required for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to assist individuals with disabilities in performing these functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands for tasks such as gripping, handling, or feeling, and to communicate through speaking or hearing. The employee will frequently walk, climb stairs, and reach with arms. Occasional requirements include standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities necessary for this role include both close and distance vision. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to support individuals with disabilities in performing these essential functions.

Education/Experience Required:

An ideal candidate will have strong experience in financial reporting, facilities management/maintenance and capital planning, marketing (print, online, social media and events), managing housing contracts/assignments, accounts receivables/payables and feels comfortable and is fluid in social media platforms. Has excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with campus partners, students, staff, families, and community members are needed. Effective time management, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities will be necessary for success too.

• Minimum Qualifications:
• 5 or more years of experience in student housing at a college or university, or equivalent field
• Experience in facilities management or asset management including management of operating and capital budgets.
• Supervision of full-time employees
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with students, staff, and campus partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and student housing management software.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment (e.g., copier, computer, telephone).
• Experience supervising full-time staff.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to live on-site and serve on-call rotation
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Student Personnel, Higher Education or Business or a related field of study.
• Demonstrated understanding and strong commitment to cultural diversity. Experience in an urban/metropolitan University setting.
• Experience with Summer Conference housing preferred.
• 5 or more years of experience in Housing/Residence Life at a College or University.
• Experience working with undergraduate student populations in an on-campus housing environment.
• Experience in occupancy management, facilities management or asset management including management of operating and capital budgets.

Other Information

Salary commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits package, including health benefits, dental benefits, vision coverage, and 401k.

To provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Capstone On-Campus Management (COCM) will be based on qualifications, and abilities. COCM does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.