The Executive Director of Housing and Residential Life is responsible for the overall planning, organization, implementation and supervision of all on campus housing and residence life. The position is responsible for coordinating and supervising all key housing services provided by USC Upstate. This includes overseeing resident selection, assignments, managing resident relations, supervising staff, preparing complex budget and statistical reports, formulating annual budget requests and monitoring spending. This position also partners with key university operations coordinating with Facilities Management, Operations, and Housekeeping, coordinating with dining services, and oversight of the management the student housing database utilization with Enrollment Services and the Registrar's Office. This person has financial oversight of the department with over $8 million in revenue of the main budget of approximately $3-4 million dollars in spending, as well as development and management of a facilities project budget in coordination with Facilities Management. A key part of the budget management is managing housing occupancy to match revenue and occupancy goals with university enrollment projections and strategic priorities. The staff in this position is responsible for departmental operations that complies with state/federal law and university guidelines.

 

Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 5 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

 

A valid driver's license.

 

Master's degree in Student Personnel Services or related field and 5 years related experience. At least three years prior budget management, and full-time staff supervisory experience.

 

Strongly prefer experience in the formation, implementation, evaluation of effective housing policies and procedures. Strong background in housing operations, technology and finances.

 

A successful background check is required. Record of successful occupancy and budget analysis. Strong organizational skills and interpersonal skills. Maintain confidentiality, managing multiple concurrent tasks, verbal communication, written communication, analytical and problem solving, on call for emergency situations. Knowledge of facilities management planning and operations. Expert knowledge level in housing information and technology systems. Effective knowledge and use of Microsoft Office Suite particularly with Excel. Basic accounting knowledge. Knowledge of principles, regulations and laws related to housing and judicial affairs.

 

Job Duties

 

 

 

Open Until Filled: Yes

 

The application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.