Inside Higher Ed · 1 week ago
Executive Director of Residence Life, Housing, and Dining
Kutztown, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expInside Higher Ed is seeking an Executive Director of Residence Life, Housing, and Dining who will provide visionary leadership and operational oversight for a complex portfolio. The role involves creating an inclusive on-campus living and dining experience, collaborating with various campus partners, and ensuring compliance with university policies while managing a significant budget.
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Responsibilities
Provides visionary leadership and operational oversight for one of the University’s most complex and mission-critical portfolios
Responsible for creating an exceptional, inclusive, and student-centered on-campus living and dining experience that supports student success, belonging, and retention
Collaborates closely with Academic Affairs, Admissions, Facilities, Public Safety, Health and Wellness, and other campus partners to advance first- and second-year experiences, living-learning communities, crisis response, and holistic student development
Provides direct leadership and supervision for a large, diverse staff of professional, graduate, and support personnel
Oversees recruitment and development of student staff, and ensures compliance with university policies, Title IX obligations, and ACUHO-I ethical standards
Includes stewardship of a $52.1 million budget, long-range housing and dining master planning, facilities maintenance and renovation planning, vendor contract oversight, and continuous assessment and improvement of services
Engages actively with students and families, participates in on-call and emergency response rotations, and maintains a visible leadership presence across campus
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, College Student Personnel, Business Administration, or a related field
Minimum of 7–10 years of progressively responsible experience in residence life, housing, dining services, or closely related functional areas within higher education
Senior-level leadership experience supervising staff with responsibility for large, complex teams
Experience collaborating effectively with Academic Affairs, Admissions, Facilities, Public Safety, and other campus partners to advance student success and enrollment goals
Knowledge of student development theory, first-year and second-year experience initiatives, and residential learning environments
Experience with crisis response, emergency management, and on-call leadership, including sound decision-making in high-pressure situations
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student well-being, including experience recruiting, supervising, and supporting diverse staff and student populations
Working knowledge of Title IX, student conduct processes, and relevant federal, state, and system-level regulations affecting residence life, housing, and dining
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to build trust and maintain effective relationships with students, families, faculty, staff, and external partners
Commitment to ethical leadership and professional standards, including alignment with ACUHO-I Ethical Standards
Preferred
Experience supervising professional staff direct supervision or incidental
Experience with budget development and fiscal management, including oversight of operating budgets
Ability to lead and manage housing and/or dining operations, including facilities coordination, vendor or contract management, and service delivery
Experience with assessment and strategic planning
Company
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
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