Director Of Housing And Residence Life

University of Arkansas at Monticello

Monticello, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Strategic leadership
Administrative oversight
Student success and retention
The Director of Housing and Residence Life provides strategic leadership and administrative oversight for all aspects of UAM’s residential communities, fostering safe, welcoming, and engaging living-learning environments that support student success, retention, and holistic development

Job Summary

  • The Director of Housing and Residence Life provides strategic leadership and administrative oversight for all aspects of UAM’s residential communities, fostering safe, welcoming, and engaging living-learning environments that support student success, retention, and holistic development.
  • This role integrates housing operations, residential education, student conduct, crisis response, and compliance while advancing the mission and student-centered priorities of the University.
  • The Director will lead recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of professional and student staff, promoting professional development, accountability, and a culture of care, inclusion, and excellence.

Matching Summary

The Director of Housing and Residence Life provides strategic leadership and administrative oversight for all aspects of UAM’s residential communities, fostering safe, welcoming, and engaging living-learning environments that support student success, retention, and holistic development.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Benefits Eligible: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • strategic leadership
  • administrative oversight
  • student success and retention
  • crisis response
  • student conduct processes
  • FERPA compliance

Nice-to-have

  • holistic development
  • living-learning environments
  • data-informed decision making
  • welcoming excellence

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Master's degree preferred
  • 3-5 years residence life experience
  • Direct supervisory experience preferred
  • Legal authority to work in the US

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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