Bowdoin College · 1 day ago
Senior Associate Director of Housing Operations
Brunswick, ME
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$74K/yr - $78K/yr
4+ years expBowdoin College is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as their Senior Associate Director of Housing Operations. In this pivotal role, you’ll orchestrate housing logistics and ensure smooth transitions in and out of campus housing while promoting fairness and belonging.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Oversee all aspects of residential Housing Assignments in the academic year, including first-year placements aligned with Bowdoin’s community model, transfers, housing accommodations with Student Accessibility, and special program placements
Serve as the StarRez system administrator, configuring applications and portals, permissions, automations, communications, and reports. Build and maintain dashboards and routine reports on occupancy, demand trends, space utilization, and other key metrics
Serve as primary point of contact for students in upperclass housing with challenges; offer kind, caring & predictable support to students problem-solving their housing issues
Lead cross-divisional teams to plan, execute and debrief housing transitions including openings, closings, mid-year transitions, early arrivals, and break housing
Provide strategic occupancy management by leading annual and term-based forecasting and space planning across residence halls, College Houses, and the off-campus lottery
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
A minimum of 4 years experience in residential life, student affairs, or related campus role required
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills
Familiarity with student development theory and crisis management protocols
Supervisory skills to hire, train, coach and evaluate professional and/or paraprofessional staff
Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and report-building
Ability to cultivate a welcoming and inclusive residential environment that supports student learning and personal growth
Ability to serve as a first point of contact for student concerns, providing guidance, support, and referrals as needed
Ability to plan and execute educational, cultural, and community-building programs in alignment with institutional goals
Ability to uphold and communicate college policies while fostering a respectful and accountable community
Ability to respond to incidents and emergencies as part of a the student support network
Ability to collaborate with campus departments (e.g., Counseling, Campus Safety, Student Activities) to support holistic student development
Ability to maintain accurate documentation of incidents, programming, and student interactions in accordance with college protocols
Ability to navigate sensitive topics with discretion and uphold confidentiality; exercise sound judgment in complex or emotionally charged situations
Preferred
Master's in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or related field preferred
Specialized training in StarRez housing software preferred
Benefits
A variety of health insurance plans (Medical, Vision, Dental)
Generous Retirement Plan – 401(a) and 403(b)
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per calendar year, 12 days of personal/sick time
Paid Holidays and Special Days Off: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/our-workplace/college-holidays-and-special-days-off.html
Paid Parental Leave (Available after one year of service)
Household access to many of the College’s facilities including the gym and pool
Free fitness and wellness classes!
And more: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html
Company
Bowdoin College
Bowdoin College is a school in Brunswick.
501-1000 employees
Funding
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Ashley LaBreck
Endowment Chief Operating Officer
Jeff Doring
Senior Director and Chief Information Security Officer
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