Executive Director, Housing & Residential Life

Posting Information

Posting Information

Posting Number 2025379 Posting/Functional Title Executive Director, Housing & Residential Life University Pay Plan Title Exec Dir, Hsg & Residential Life Location San Marcos Department DHRL Administration Recruitment Type Open to All Job Type Full-Time Funding Source Permanent Monthly Salary $10,833.34 -$12,083.34 Job Category Exempt Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.

• Master’s degree or other advanced degree related to student success in higher education.
• Seven or more years of progressively responsible administrative and leadership experience in student housing and residential life in a large college or university setting.
• Experience with fiscal management of an auxiliary budget.
• Experience with residential life and education, housing administrative services, and/or facilities management.
• Experience supervising full-time staff.
• Effectively communicate through both verbal and written communication including public speaking.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal degree with preference for individuals in higher education or student development. Masters in Business Administration, or other relevant degrees.
• Ten years of progressively responsible administrative and leadership experience in student housing and residence life in a large college or university setting.
• National – level experience as a leader in area(s) related to housing and residential life, student affairs and/or Student Success
• Experience building successful teams including supervision, program development, and evaluation.
• Experience providing strategic direction and leadership of high-level divisional and university-wide committees.
• A strong administrative record of accomplishment in budgeting, human resource management, assessment, and technology
  
  

Job Description

Responsible for providing strategic leadership for Texas State University’s

Housing and Residential Life program.

Job Duties

Departmental Leadership:

• Provide vision, leadership, and oversight for all aspects of the university’s comprehensive Housing and Residential Life program.
• Develop, oversee, and advance the departmental strategic planning process.
• Establish and advance departmental priorities in support of student success.
• Provide direct supervision for members of the department’s senior staff and indirect supervision for all other members of the department.
  
  

Residential Experience

• Utilizing the division’s Student Success framework. provide direction for student engagement and development centered on advancing student success and enhancing the University’s retention and persistence goals.
• Work collaboratively with university stakeholders regarding opportunities for student engagement and retention initiatives.
• Oversight of day-to-day and wide-scale crisis, behavioral intervention, and conduct issues, and resident concerns.
• Communicate with and respond to parents and family members.
• Provide guidance for handling student concerns.
  
  

Budget And Occupancy

• Serve as the primary financial strategist and analyst for the housing pro forma and system, providing guidance and recommendations to preserve financial health.
• Provide strategic budget management and development including budget development at the enterprise level.
• Provide oversight for strategic occupancy management to facilitate student success and meet financial targets.
  
  

Facilities Management

• Provide oversight for multi-building capital improvements and new construction.
• Oversee the strategic expansion of the housing system to meet institutional goals including engaging consultants and appropriate team members. Develop a plan for long range deferred maintenance and upgrades to existing facilities.
  
  

Crisis And Risk Management

• Establish, review, revise, and implement campus housing policies and procedures while ensuring adherence to TSUS policy, state and Federal Laws, and guidelines.
• Serve as the primary point of contact or incident command person for residence hall crises.
  
  

Divisional Leadership

• Serve as a member of the leadership team in the Division of Student Affairs and work to fulfill the mission and long-range goals of the Division and University through the services and programs of the department.
• Assist in the continuous development of staff members and determining the maximization of existing staff talents and skills.
• Serve on or chair University and Division committees, teams, or task forces.
• Coordinates special projects and other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Student Affairs or designee.
  
  

Abilities

• Work collaboratively with university stakeholders regarding opportunities for student engagement, Living Learning communities and retention initiatives.
• Provide vision, leadership, and oversight for all aspects of the university’s comprehensive Housing and Residence Life program.
• Provide oversight for strategic occupancy management to facilitate student success and meet targets.
• Provide oversight of day-to-day and wide-scale crisis, behavioral intervention, and conduct issues as well as resident concerns.
• Model a strong understanding of and appreciation for diversity and inclusion.
• Fulfill the mission and long-range goals of the Division and University.
  
  

Additional Information to Applicants Job Open Date 03/26/2025 Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight) 04/21/2025 Open Until Filled No Normal Work Days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Normal Work Hours Start 8:00AM Normal Work Hours End 5:00PM Posting Notices You will be required to electronically attach a resume, cover letter, and list of references to your application. Legal and Required Notices

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions
  
  

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, welcoming, and growing universities in the nation.

Quick Link https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/51777

Applicant Document

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References
  
  

Optional Documents

• DD 214/DD1300
• Veteran's Preference
• Licensure
• Certifications
  
  

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How many years of progressively responsible administrative and leadership experience do you have in student housing and residential life at a large college or university?
• 0 - 6 years
• 7 - 9 years
• 10 years
• * How many years do you have supervising full time staff?
• 0 years
• 1 - 3 years
• 4 years
• * Do you hold a terminal degree for higher education or student development, or a Master's in Business Administration or another relevant field?
• Yes
• No