Executive Director, On-Campus Housing & Residential Life

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition Program

Dependent Scholarships

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The University of South Carolina Upstate invites applications for an Executive Director of Housing and Residential Life in Spartanburg, SC. The role leads on-campus housing, residency life programs, and staff supervision, with an emphasis on planning, budgeting and compliance across multiple university partners.

The position requires a master’s degree in a related field and 5+ years of housing experience, including budget management and policy development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Student Personnel Services or related field.
• 5+ years of related experience in housing/residential life preferred.
• Budget management experience and supervision of full-time staff.
• Experience in housing policies, procedures, and technology.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, implement and supervise all on-campus housing and residence life.
• Coordinate with Facilities Management, Operations, Housekeeping and Dining Services.
• Maintain financial oversight with revenue around $8 million and effective budget management.
• Ensure compliance with state/federal law and university guidelines.
• Monitor occupancy to align revenue and enrollment projections.

Skills

Budget management

Staff supervision

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Analytical/problem solving

Facilities management knowledge

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Student Personnel Services

Related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel)

Job description

The University of South Carolina Upstate invites applications for an Executive Director of Housing and Residential Life in Spartanburg, SC. The role leads on-campus housing, residency life programs, and staff supervision, with an emphasis on planning, budgeting and compliance across multiple university partners.

The position requires a master’s degree in a related field and 5+ years of housing experience, including budget management and policy development.