Executive Director of University Housing

Closing Date

11/26/2025

Residence Life

No

Regular

Day Shift (United States of America)

No

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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The Executive Director for University Housing provides strategic leadership and direction for a comprehensive housing and residential life program for more than 7,000 students across 26 facilities totaling over a million managed square feet, more than 250 staff members, and an annual operating budget of more than $50 million. The Executive Director administers and manages all aspects of the student housing program for the University with a deep commitment to student success, the student experience, belonging and the living-learning experience, in a manner that bolsters the University's mission and strong commitment to belonging and community.

The Executive Director is responsible for departmental operations; budget oversight; staff engagement and development; goal setting; strategic planning encompassing organization, programming, and physical infrastructure; complex assessment efforts; and establishing learning outcomes and innovative implementation strategies to ensure the department advances the University and Division's strategic priorities. Collaboration and communication are essential to the role. The Executive Director works closely with Enrollment Services, University Dining, Facilities Management, University Information Technology, University Police Department, and programs within Student Success.

The Executive Director reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Well-being and serves on the Division of Student Affairs leadership team. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

• Master's Degree or equivalent in Higher Education Administration, Counseling, College Student Personnel, or related field from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least ten years of progressive leadership experience in college or university student housing
• At least seven years of direct supervisory experience, including full-time professional staff with a focus on financial stewardship, facility renewal and planning
• Demonstrated experience in crisis response, Title IX, student conduct, and behavioral interventions in a residential community

• Doctorate or terminal Degree in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel or related field from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least seven years of experience in a leadership position of…