Director, Off-Campus Housing & Student Living

Wilberforce; Ohio; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilberforce University seeks a Director of Off-Campus Housing to lead the administration of the university’s off-campus housing program. The role requires on-site residency in university-sponsored housing and availability after hours to address residential concerns and emergencies.

You will coordinate housing assignments, leases, occupancy records, and communications with owners/managers, while collaborating with Residence Life, Deans, and the VP of Student Engagement to ensure a safe, compliant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Business Administration, Property Management, Public Administration, or related field.
• Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Business Administration, or related field is preferred.
• Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in student housing, residence life, property management, higher education administration, or related field preferred.
• Experience with apartment or residential property operations, housing assignments, contract or lease administration, student services, facilities coordination, or property management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administration and oversight of University-sponsored off-campus student housing.
• Coordinate the placement of students in university-sponsored apartments.
• Maintain accurate housing records including occupancy, vacancies, and housing agreements.
• Develop and maintain procedures for off-campus housing applications, room changes, move-ins, move-outs, and vacancies.
• Coordinate housing agreements, leases, renewals, and related documentation.
• Monitor property management performance and communicate maintenance, safety, or student living condition concerns.
• Serve as a primary resource for students and families and respond to housing questions and incidents.
• Establish emergency procedures and coordinate with university staff and local services.

Skills

Housing administration

Property management

Lease management

Student housing operations

Emergency response

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education/ related field

Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration/ related field (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Wilberforce University seeks a Director of Off-Campus Housing to lead the administration of the university’s off-campus housing program. The role requires on-site residency in university-sponsored housing and availability after hours to address residential concerns and emergencies.

You will coordinate housing assignments, leases, occupancy records, and communications with owners/managers, while collaborating with Residence Life, Deans, and the VP of Student Engagement to ensure a safe, compliant