Program Manager, Housing Support and Community Responsibility

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Department Summary: Michigan Housing is an actively engaged unit within Student Life Auxiliary Services within the Division of Student Life. M Housing serves approximately 11,500 students: 9,100 undergraduate and 2,400 graduate and professional students and their families. Although first-year students are not required to live on campus; historically 96‑98% of all new first-year students choose to live on. Currently, the M Housing portfolio consists of 19 residential facilities that include traditional residence halls, apartments, and other living options located in communities on north and central campuses in Ann Arbor.

In partnership with Michigan Dining, there are 9 dining halls and 9 retail operations embedded within the residence halls that serve approximately 4 million meals per year. M Housing partners with other units and Student Life departments to support the residential experience for approximately 50 U‑M students on the Marygrove campus, located in Detroit. In Fall 2026, five new residence halls housing 2,300 undergraduate students and a new 822‑seat dining facility will open to continue M Housing’s strong tradition of providing affordable housing options and services for U‑M students.

In addition to supporting the academic mission of the University, M Housing creates and sustains diverse learning‑centered residential communities that ultimately enhance the residential experience and serve as a guide for their work in support of M Housing values.

The Michigan Housing Support and Community Responsibility Team (HSCR) consists of 7 full‑time staff and 11 student staff who coordinate support to residential students and foster communities in which students feel a strong sense of belonging. Our work is rooted in restorative practice principles, which focus on partnering with students to balance support and accountability as members of the community. The team accomplishes this by facilitating dialogue‑centered community circles, connecting students to campus resources, and helping them to navigate the campus systems that help them thrive.

The team facilitates conduct meetings when a student is alleged of violating a housing policy, inviting them to reflect on their perspective, how they impacted community members, and how to restore relationships so that the community thrive.

The HSCR Program Manager provides support and leadership to the development and delivery of a range of proactive programs and services based in a restorative practices framework. This role works in conjunction with the HSCR Director, Associate Director, Assistant Director, and 3 additional Program Managers to provide leadership for case management and restorative practice education and training.

• Oversees the day‑to‑day case management and addresses community conflicts.
• Serves as the primary professional staff leading the Community Circles program.
• Selects, trains, and supervises the HSCR student staff.
• Develops and delivers training to student and full‑time staff.

• Master’s degree in Conflict Resolution, Peace Studies, Higher Education, Social Work, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least (2) two years working in a higher education or community setting with responsibilities related to case management and community engagement and accountability.
• Minimum of one (1) year of supervision, which can include both professional and student staff.
• Working knowledge of the philosophy of restorative practices, social justice, and inclusion.
• Proven ability to communicate and relate effectively with diverse students and staff to nurture inclusiveness, shared responsibility, and collegiality.
• Experience in mediation, conflict management, or restorative practices in resolving conflict.

• Knowledge of Clery reporting, Title IX, FERPA, and other related…