Executive Director, Housing Services - Relocation Available

Another Source; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

UC Riverside is seeking an Executive Director, Housing Services to lead housing operations on campus in Riverside, CA. This onsite role reports to senior leadership and oversees a multi-million dollar housing enterprise, guiding occupancy, budgeting, and strategic initiatives to support student success and campus growth.

The role directs a team of staff and student workers, works closely with Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, and ensures compliance with regulations while advancing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Eight or more years of progressively responsible leadership experience in administrative or operational management.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex budgets, financial planning, and operational performance.
• Experience leading large teams through managers and developing high-performing organizations.
• Strong knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting, internal controls, human resources, and risk management.
• Excellent strategic planning, organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate across large, complex organizations while building trusted relationships.
• Outstanding communication, leadership, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Valid California driver's license (or ability to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all Housing Services administrative and operational functions.
• Lead occupancy planning, contract administration, and annual rate strategy to meet enrollment demand and financial objectives.
• Guide the continued expansion of campus housing as the university adds approximately 4,000 beds through 2035.
• Oversee a housing enterprise generating approximately $93 million in annual revenue and manage a direct operating budget of about $5 million.
• Direct housing assignments, billing, resident accounts, occupancy management, and contract compliance using enterprise housing systems.
• Build strong partnerships with key campus stakeholders and lead a high-performing leadership team.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Strategic planning

Financial analysis

Occupancy planning

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

8+ years leadership experience

Job description

UC Riverside is seeking an Executive Director, Housing Services to lead housing operations on campus in Riverside, CA. This onsite role reports to senior leadership and oversees a multi-million dollar housing enterprise, guiding occupancy, budgeting, and strategic initiatives to support student success and campus growth.

The role directs a team of staff and student workers, works closely with Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, and ensures compliance with regulations while advancing