Executive Director of Residential Life

THE DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

Encompassing ten departments, including Campus Life, The Career Center, The Center for Democracy and Civic Life, Initiatives for Identity, Inclusion & Belonging, Off-Campus Student Services, Office of Health Promotion, Residential Life, Retriever Integrated Health, Student Conduct and Community Standards, and UMBC Transit, the division of student affairs serves as a dynamic resource for student success. With a passionate and dedicated administrative leadership team, the division strives to serve a student population and campus community that has seen immense growth in a short amount of time. The division supports innovative and dynamic changes that creatively reimagine what student life is and how it can continue to better serve all students in their academic pursuits, as active campus community members, and as global citizens.

RESIDENTIAL LIFE UMBC

Residential Life strives to cultivate an inclusive campus atmosphere for living and learning, where students can feel safe and supported and experience a sense of belonging. At the very center of UMBC’s Residential Life are 4,000 vibrant and diverse students. The staff and over 200 paraprofessionals provide care, connections, facilities, services, and programs that support the academic mission of the University and enhance the quality of life for students living on campus. The Residential Life staff and faculty-mentors foster the personal, social, academic, and leadership development of students, preparing them to be active and responsible citizens within UMBC and beyond.

The Executive Director will oversee residential education, assignments, and housing operations, promoting a culture that respects and honors the identity and diverse needs of students. The courageous decision-maker and dynamic leader will develop a strategic vision that will strengthen service delivery, promote solutions, and empower others to lead and manage with equity in mind. At the intersection of student development and customer service, this position will serve as a critical link to university offices and departments in addressing student needs. As a result of the successful recruitment, Residential Life will be a model of collaborative leadership, effective communication, and inclusive excellence.

UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $139,500 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

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A hybrid telework schedule may be available.

Reporting directly to the Dean of Students, the Executive Director is responsible for providing strategic direction for Residential Life and collaborating with peer department leads. The Executive Director will be a strong advocate for student success, engagement, and well-being, establish a visible and active presence, and continue to promote a culture of responsiveness to students' needs. They will cultivate open and transparent relationships with staff, students, families, and faculty, proactively forging a strong, stable, and inclusive standard of operation that is nimble and enables growth.

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UMBC seeks an experienced Residential life administrator and innovative leader who champions the values of inclusive excellence and student-centeredness in the role of Executive Director. An advanced degree is required, along with demonstrated progressive administrative and leadership experience in a similarly constituted institution. While no one person will embody all of the following, the successful Executive Director candidate will bring many of the following professional qualifications, skills, experiences, and personal qualities:

• A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience, with at least two years at a leadership level that includes budgetary, programmatic, and people management at a similar scale.
• A proven track record of decisive leadership with constructive outcomes.
• A high degree of emotional intelligence, including an interpersonal style that fosters collaboration and meaningful relationships with colleagues and students.
• Demonstrated effectiveness and competency in the development and execution of strategic and operational plans that require coordination and collaboration across internal departments and external functions.
• A record of success as an administratively strong and collaborative leader in a fast-growing and mission-driven organization.
• The ability to inspire, build, lead, motivate, and provide vision to staff while overseeing complex organizational structures and encouraging change and growth in programs and people.
• A demonstrated commitment to public higher education and experience with inclusive excellence, with an active record of removing systemic barriers.
• The highest integrity, can-do attitude; even-keeled and calm when leading through crises and challenges.

A background check will be required. (HR will delete if background is not required)

APPLICATIONS, INQUIRIES, AND NOMINATIONS

Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website for the search: https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/university-maryland-baltimorecounty/executive-director-residential-life. Electronic submission of materials is strongly encouraged.

Contact Isaacson, Miller

• Keight Tucker Kennedy, Partner
• Berlinda Mojica, Senior Associate
• Alexis Scott, Senior Search Coordinator

UMBC offers a rich benefits package.

Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):

Generous Leave which includes accruing:

• 22 Days of Annual Leave
• 15 Days of Sick Leave
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

• 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more

Contingent II positions may include some benefits.

Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position.

Accommodation:

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.