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, promote professional development, and manage Housing and Residence Life budgets efficiently.

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; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • strategic leadership
  • administrative oversight
  • student success and retention
  • crisis response
  • budget management
  • staff supervision and development

Nice-to-have

  • holistic educational programming
  • data-informed decision making
  • collaboration across divisions
  • welcoming excellence

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Master's degree preferred
  • 3-5 years of residence life experience
  • Direct supervisory experience preferred
  • Knowledge of student conduct processes
  • Knowledge of FERPA and higher education compliance

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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