Executive Director, On-Campus Housing & Residential Life

State of South Carolina

Columbia (SC)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

5 days ago
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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.

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