Director, University Housing & Resident Life

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida is seeking an Assistant Director for University Housing and Residence Life on the Main Campus in Gainesville. This leadership role provides oversight for a comprehensive residential program that promotes student learning, retention, and academic success, aligned with the academic calendar and campus goals.

Responsibilities include developing a living-learning curriculum, managing health and safety policies, supervising staff, budgets, and collaborating with campus

Qualifications

• Master's degree in appropriate area of specialization with two years of experience or bachelor's degree with four years of experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Experience with residential programs, student development, and housing operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and direction for a comprehensive residential program that promotes student learning, retention, and academic success.
• Oversee community programming and development in residential spaces ensuring strategic alignment with academic calendar, departmental and divisional goals.
• Lead the development and evaluation of a practical and theory-based student development program and residential curriculum, living learning communities, and co-curricular initiatives aligned with departmental and divisional goals.
• Establish policies and procedures that guide residential operations, including health and safety, facility management, and emergency response.
• Lead execution of residential policies, procedures, and protocols including but not limited opening/closing, reassignments, damage assessments, and health and safety inspections.
• Collaborate with internal units to ensure residential facilities are safe, secure, and well-maintained; conduct regular building inspections.
• Analyze assessment data and benchmark trends to inform program and policy improvements.
• Provide oversight to advisors of department sponsored student organizations (e.g. Area Governments) including but not limited to governance, programming, and financial management.
• Provide administrative follow-up to students, families or faculty members, addressing concerns and needs.
• Responsible for emergency response safeguarding residents, employees, facilities, and assets in the event of emergencies or disasters aligning with departmental and University policies and procedures and divisional emergency management.
• Serve as a Campus Security Authority.

Skills

Staff supervision

Crisis management

Communication skills

Budget management

Policy development

Education

Master's degree in appropriate area of specialization

Bachelor's degree in appropriate areas of specialization

Tools

Maxient

StarRez

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Florida is seeking an Assistant Director for University Housing and Residence Life on the Main Campus in Gainesville. This leadership role provides oversight for a comprehensive residential program that promotes student learning, retention, and academic success, aligned with the academic calendar and campus goals.

Responsibilities include developing a living-learning curriculum, managing health and safety policies, supervising staff, budgets, and collaborating with campus