Director of Housing and Residential Experience

Social Sciences

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Regular

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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Reporting to the Dean of Students, the Director of Housing and Residential Experience serves as the chief administrator for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s residential communities. The Director provides visionary, student-centered, and operational leadership for a comprehensive housing program that includes multiple residence halls and approximately 1,500 beds.
The Director oversees all aspects of housing operations, residential education, staffing, facilities coordination, and student support within the residential environment. This role ensures that residential communities are safe, inclusive, well-maintained, and aligned with institutional priorities while fostering a living environment that promotes student success, belonging, retention, and holistic development.
As a senior leader within Student Affairs, the Director manages a complex auxiliary operation, supervises professional and student staff, and collaborates extensively with campus partners to advance a high-quality residential experience that supports the University’s mission as an 1890 land-grant HBCU. The position requires sound judgment, strong operational oversight, and the ability to lead both strategic initiatives and daily housing functions.

Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Business Administration, Human Sciences, or a related field from an accredited institution.

Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in university housing, residence life, or student affairs administration.

Demonstrated experience supervising professional staff and managing student staff teams.

Knowledge of housing operations including assignments, occupancy management, and residential education practices.

Experience managing budgets, auxiliary services, or complex operational units.

Demonstrated ability to address student concerns and navigate complex situations with sound judgment.

Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment.  The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check.  Required checks are identified in the position listing.  A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position.  Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law. 

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

40,000 to 65,000

Letters of Recommendation, Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Sharron Williams, Employment Manager, 870-575-8403

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.