University of Virginia · 1 month ago
Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs/Executive Director of Housing and Residence Life
Charlottesville, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expThe University of Virginia (UVA) is seeking an Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Executive Director of Housing and Residence Life (AVP/ED) to oversee its housing and residential life programs. This role involves providing strategic leadership for a $65 million housing system, managing a large team, and ensuring compliance with housing regulations while fostering an inclusive residential environment.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Represent housing and residence life on institutional committees and at professional conferences
Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management for housing and residence life operations
Oversee a departmental budget exceeding $65 million, ensuring fiscal responsibility, efficiency, and financial sustainability
Oversee the department’s success in housing assignments, occupancy management, and customer service
Partner with facilities management, the office of the architect, and the office of the university building official to maintain and renovate residence halls and to plan for new construction projects
Foster an inclusive, safe, and engaging residential environment in alignment with university values
Collaborate with peers in student health and wellness, care and support services, behavioral assessment review team, and the department of safety and security on crisis response and behavioral intervention
Partner with the student disability access center to ensure appropriate access and support for residential students
Ensure compliance with all university, state, and federal housing regulations
Qualification
Required
A master's degree in higher education administration, student affairs, business administration, or a related field
At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in university housing and residence life
Five years in senior leadership
Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning
Demonstrated expertise in fiscal management
Demonstrated expertise in staff supervision
Proven record of leading large teams
Proven record of managing complex housing operations
Proficiency with housing management systems
Proficiency in data-driven decision-making
Demonstrated ability to be a present and visible leader
Exceptional leadership, organizational, and communication skills
Strong finance and analytical abilities
Knowledge of student development theory and best practices in housing and residential education
A collaborative leadership style with the ability to build effective partnerships across the university
Proven skills in crisis management, student support, and community engagement
Company
University of Virginia
The University of Virginia was founded in 1819 as the model for modern universities that has since been emulated all over the world.
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