Executive Director, Housing & Residence Life

The University of Texas at Arlington Portal; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Arlington seeks an Executive Director, Housing and Residence Life to lead a comprehensive housing program. You will guide staff, oversee budgets, and collaborate with campus partners to ensure a healthy residential community and strong student outcomes.

Primary responsibilities include strategic planning, facilities coordination, and advancing learning communities aligned with academic goals. Evening/weekend availability may be required at times.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Student Affairs Administration or related field is required.
• Eight years of housing and residence life leadership with large-scale projects.
• Experience with budget development, personnel management, and programming.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the executive leadership team for Student Affairs.
• Provide leadership for Residence Life, Student Housing, and related programs.
• Develop and manage annual budgets and capital plans in coordination with stakeholders.
• Oversee staffing, supervision, and professional development for staff.
• Collaborate with Campus Operations on facilities maintenance and renovations.
• Strengthen Residential Learning Communities and align with academic programming.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Budget Management

Staff Supervision

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Student Affairs Administration, Higher Education, or closely related field

Ed.D./Ph.D in Higher Education Administration or related field

Job description

Executive Director, Housing & Residence Life

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number S06156P

Position Title

Position Title Executive Director, Housing & Residence Life

Department

Department VP for Student Affairs

Location

Location Arlington

Job Family

Job Family Student Services

Position Status

Position Status Full-time

Work Hours

Work Hours Standard

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday; 8:00AM – 5:00PM

• Ability to be flexible with evening and weekend availability as needed.

Open to External and Internal

Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.

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Job Summary

The Executive Director for Housing and Residence Life ( HRL ) at the University of Texas Arlington ( UTA ) is an upper-level administrator in the Division of Student Affairs and a member of the Vice President of Student Affairs’ leadership team. This position provides overall leadership for a comprehensive student housing and residence life program geared towards establishing a healthy and comfortable residential community, with an emphasis on academic success and social engagement to enhance personal development for students. This position will also have oversight of conference housing and summer camps.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the executive leadership team of the Division of Student Affairs. Provide inspirational visionary leadership and oversight for the University’s comprehensive Residence Life, Student Housing, Residential Learning Communities, Conference Housing and Summer Camps/Programs, Marketing and Communications, and Information Technology, as well as supervision of staff and departmental budgets.
• Work collaboratively with faculty, University staff, students, and departments; engaging in ongoing visioning, strategic planning, and assessment in support of the residential student experience. Communicate regularly and effectively with University staff and with key campus partners.
• Work closely with Campus Operations on maintenance of residential facilities. Collaborate with Campus Operations, the Division of Business and Finance, and other campus stakeholders to develop short and long-term capital investment plans to ensure facilities are properly maintained and enhanced to support strategic priorities.
• Enhance the Residential Learning Communities (RLCs) program at UTA in collaboration with relevant stakeholders across campus. Ensure personnel and programming for RLCs supports and achieves the purpose of these communities within the broader residential mission.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with the members of the senior leadership within Academic Affairs to strengthen academic programming and intellectual culture within University Housing.
• Allocate human resources and oversee all aspects of programs and services to students in housing. Develop and implement an efficient and effective staffing model, ensuring that individuals with the needed knowledge, skills, and abilities are in place to support strategic priorities. Oversee all personnel-related matters within the department in accordance with University policy, including hiring, termination, promotion, professional development and training.
• Strengthen the administrative policies and processes of UTA Housing and Residence Life including but not limited to housing assignments, marketing materials and training programs.
• Be responsible for a curriculum in residence life that advances the mission of UTA .
• In collaboration with the Vice President for Student Affairs and their appointed staff, develop the annual budget, setting appropriate targets for revenue and expenses, including annual contribution to capital reserves.
• Regularly analyze local housing market data and establish competitive housing rate structure and contract provisions.
• Promote Residence Life and Student Housing. Provide subject matter expertise and leadership within student affairs and across the campus community on known and emerging issues relevant to promoting student health and success in a residential setting.
• Explore ways to increase summer housing offerings and more UTA -sponsored camps along with the Coordinator for Summer Camps and Conferences.
• Oversee and strengthen assessment activities within UTA’s Housing and Residence Life program.
• Perform related and other duties as assigned to meet department, division, and University goals and objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Student Affairs Administration, Higher Education, or closely related field.
• Eight (8) years of housing and residence life administration experience in positions of increasing responsibility to include large scale capital projects management and development, facilities management, renovations, and revenue stream development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ed.D./Ph.D in Higher Education Administration or related field.
• Five (5) years demonstrated experience in budget development, financial management, and resource management.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, programming, and student life development.
• Successful record of linking residential programs and academic programs, leading to strengthened residential environments.
• Experience and knowledge of facility environments with outsourced and internal maintenance and custodial functions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal/professional relationship skills.
• Knowledge of overall higher education industry, factors which impact institutions externally as well as common internal dynamics.
• Ability to manage complex personnel, financial, and technological processes.

Other Requirements

Working Conditions

Special Conditions for Eligibility

CBC Requirement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington ( UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.

University Information

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution ( HSI ) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution ( AANAPISI ), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100 . The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

ADA Accommodations

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email [e-mail] .

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Minimum Number of References Required

Minimum Number of References Required 3

Maximum Number of References Accepted

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume or CV
• Cover/Interest Letter

Optional Documents