Housing Director oversees all aspects of on-campus housing for students. Assigns residence hall managers to each dormitory. Being a Housing Director reviews and updates all housing policies to ensure the safety of residents. May also be in charge of an off-campus housing program. Additionally, Housing Director typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a senior institutional officer. The Housing Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Housing Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Director of Housing and Residence Life
Description:
McPherson College seeks dynamic and innovative candidates for the live-in or live-on campus position of Director of Housing and Residence Life.
McPherson College is a career-oriented, liberal arts institution. It is located in McPherson, Kansas, about one hour north of Wichita, the largest city in the state. McPherson offers a robust quality of life to all its residents. Founded in 1887 by members of the Church of the Brethren, the college remains committed to the values of the church: peace and justice, ethical behavior, and putting faith into action. The mission of McPherson College is to develop whole persons through scholarship, participation and service. The college has a primarily Residence student body of over 800 with 33% minority, and has been identified as rising Hispanic serving institution. For more information, please visit www.mcpherson.edu.
The Director of Housing and Residence Life acts as a primary administrator of the residence life program. In this live-on position, the Director of Housing and Residence Life is responsible for developing and implementing a rich and positive residential experience. Reporting to the Dean of Students, this position oversees Resident Directors and Resident Assistants, residential programming and functions, housing operations, and residential conduct.
This is a 12-month, full-time exempt position with some evening and/or weekend hours. This is a live-in or live-on position (or successful applicant could live within close proximity to the college campus). In addition to salary, compensation may include a two-bedroom apartment or duplex, utilities, and meal plan. This position is eligible for full college benefits including a generous retirement benefit. Finally, this position participates in an on-call rotation.
The ideal candidate will exercise a high level of discretion and judgment in the day-to-day operation, embraces and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, and possesses strong problem-solving skills.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in student services, education, counseling, or closely related field required; Masters preferred
Experience: 2-3 years’ experience in student services/residential life preferred
Compensation:
Salary based on qualifications.
Application Instructions:
Please complete the on-line application at:
https://www.mcpherson.edu/jobs/director-of-housing-and-residence-life/
with a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information of three professional references required.
McPherson College is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).