Housing & Dining Manager

Montgomery County Maryland; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University Salina is seeking a Housing & Dining Manager to lead residence life, student engagement and housing operations on the campus. You will work directly with students, student leaders and campus partners to create a safe, welcoming and engaging living environment.

This hands-on role values relationship-building, problem-solving and proactive leadership, with opportunities to develop student staff, manage budgets and explore creative ways to increase belonging and student

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; one year of relevant experience preferred.
• Master's degree in student affairs or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build a strong residential community.
• Develop and lead student employees.
• Manage day-to-day residence life operations.
• Maintain housing-related records and systems.
• Manage the residence life budget and resources.
• Collaborate with campus partners to support student well-being and success.
• Increase student engagement and sense of belonging.

Skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

About This Role

Help shape the student experience at one of K-State's fastest-growing campuses.

Kansas State University Salina is looking for a student-centered, energetic and highly organized professional to serve as Housing & Dining Manager. This is an opportunity to play a visible role in the experience of our students - creating a residential community where students feel connected, supported and engaged both inside and outside the classroom.

The Housing & Dining Manager provides leadership for residence life, student engagement and housing operations on the K-State Salina campus. This position works directly with students, student leaders and campus partners to create a safe, welcoming and engaging residential environment.

The successful candidate will be someone who enjoys working with students, building relationships, solving problems and making things happen. This is a highly visible, hands-on position where no two days are exactly alike.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Build a strong residential community

• Develop and lead student employees

• Manage day-to-day residence life operations

• Maintain housing-related records and systems

• Manage the residence life budget and support effective use of resources.

• Collaborate with campus partners to support student well-being and success.

• Look for new and creative ways to increase student engagement and strengthen the sense of belonging on campus

This position is a great fit for someone who:

• Enjoys working directly with students and wants their work to have a visible impact.

• Builds relationships naturally and is comfortable being a highly visible presence on campus.

• Can balance people and process - someone who can have a difficult conversation with a student and then turn around and solve an operational problem.

• Takes initiative and doesn't wait to be told what needs to happen.

• Stays calm under pressure and can respond effectively when unexpected situations arise.

• Enjoys creating community and finding new ways to get students involved.

• Can work independently while being an effective campus partner.

About Us

K-State Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus is a distinctive part of Kansas State University. Located in Salina, Kansas, approximately 65 miles west of K-State's Manhattan campus, Salina offers a close-knit campus environment with the opportunities and resources of a Big 12 university.

Our campus is centered on innovative learning, real-world experiences and industry connections. Students work alongside faculty and industry partners in fields that are shaping the future of aviation, engineering and technology.

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree

• One year of relevant experience. Education beyond the minimum degree requirement may count toward required experience if deemed relevant by the hiring manager.

• Requires a valid driver's license. The degree requirement ensures candidates possess the organizational, communication and administrative skills essential for managing student housing operations and services. These competencies are typically developed and validated only through the comprehensive curriculum and experiential learning inherent in a formal degree program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in student personnel or related area preferred.

• Experience working with on-campus housing

• Experience with community living, leadership development, programming, and teaching or training

• Skills in selecting, supervising, and training student staff

• Advising student groups

• Ability to interact with a variety of staff

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Familiarity with student housing operations

• Good time management skills and the ability to work with interruptions

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Application Window

Applications close on: October 4, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$42,216.00 - $50,000, depending on qualifications