Assistant Director – Off-Campus Services

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The Division of University Housing at the University of Wisconsin – Madison is seeking an experienced Assistant Director to lead our Off-Campus Housing Services. The Off-Campus Housing Services office is the central resource for students and families seeking information about navigating the off-campus housing market. This position oversees the administrative operations of this office and will advance program goals and objectives.

They are a public-facing resource for off-campus housing for UW-Madison, provide educational programs, build relationships with landlords, and meet individually with students who need assistance.

• The primary schedule for this position is typically Monday through Friday, 7:45 am‑4:30 pm. Flexibility for nights/weekends as needed.
• Work schedule will be set with selected finalist(s) at the time of offer. Schedule alterations as operations and position expectations demand.

• May assist in the development and monitoring of the unit or program budget and approve unit expenditures.
• Plans, implements, executes, and evaluates existing strategies and objectives for a program and makes recommendations to unit leadership for program or function enhancement.
• Leads the development and preparation of periodic reports and financial statements, and records progress, status, or other special reports for leadership or external agencies.
• Schedules logistics and secures resources for program activities across multiple work units to ensure optimum efficiency and compliance with appropriate policies, procedures, and specifications.
• May exercise supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 FTE or equivalent employees.
• Serve as a primary resource for off-campus housing for UW‑Madison students.
• Contributes to the preparation of proposals for funding and/or funding continuation from outside sponsors.
• Identifies workflow needs, contributes to the development of strategic and operational solutions, allocates resources, and implements new or revised unit operational policies and procedures.
• Work with housing providers to improve information available to students regarding availability, pricing, timelines for applying and signing leases, security deposits, and other aspects of rental units.

Division of University Housing, Off-Campus Housing Services

Off-Campus Housing Services is a resource within University Housing to help students and families navigate the housing search. The service is designed to provide students with the resources to make informed decisions and to offer follow-up support as needed. Off-Campus Housing Services provides educational programs, builds relationships with landlords, and meets individually with students who need assistance.

The starting annual salary is $77,000 or higher based on qualifications with a competitive retirement and benefits package, including vacation, holidays, and paid time off. Benefits information can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

• At least five (5) years of professional experience in university housing, advising, or a related area.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Experience assisting college students in navigating the off‑campus housing market.
• Experience developing and implementing student programs and events.

Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in Higher Education, or a related field with relevant work experience preferred.

Please submit a cover letter and resume within the online application system. We are only able to consider completed application materials submitted by the deadline date.

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