Director of Housing & Residential Life

Director of Housing & Residential Life

(Housing)

SUNY Broome Community College is seeking a dynamic, student-centered leader to serve as Director of Housing & Residential Life. This is a critical leadership position that oversees the strategic direction, daily operations, and community-building efforts of the College's residential program, which supports 300-350 students each semester. The Director fosters a living environment that promotes student well-being, academic success, equity, and belonging and is guided by student development theory, inclusive excellence, and trauma-informed practice.

This live-near role requires flexibility, participation in an on-call rotation, and availability during evenings and weekends to respond to student needs and campus emergencies.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Administration

• Oversee strategic planning and day-to-day operations for Housing & Residential Life.
• Supervise professional and student staff; provide training, performance management, and mentorship.
• Manage housing assignments, occupancy tracking, and billing in coordination with key partners.
• Collaborate with Finance and Enrollment to monitor budgets and support occupancy goals.
• Coordinate facilities maintenance, capital projects, and vendor partnerships.
• Act as liaison to the Housing Board and Faculty-Student Association; align services with student needs.

Student Support & Crisis Response

• Build a safe, welcoming, and inclusive residential experience.
• Administer residential conduct and support systems in collaboration with Public Safety and Student Conduct offices.
• Serve in the on-call rotation for crisis response and provide leadership during campus emergencies.

Assessment & Compliance

• Implement data-informed program improvements and conduct regular assessments of student engagement, retention, and satisfaction.
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable laws and policies, including Title IX, ADA, and VAWA.
• Serve as a Title IX Investigator as appropriate and deliver prevention and compliance training for staff and students.

Campus Collaboration & Engagement

• Serve on cross-campus committees to support student success, diversity, and wellness.
• Work with Counseling, Academic Affairs, and the Accessibility Resource Office to provide wraparound student support.
• Develop graduate internship opportunities in student affairs and related fields.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in residential life, including staff supervision.
• Strong knowledge of housing operations, student conduct, facilities oversight, and vendor management.
• Proven budget development and management experience.
• Expertise in federal regulations including Title IX, Title VI, Title II (ADA), and VAWA.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Experience in trauma-informed student support and crisis management.

Must be eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship.

Additional Information:

The minimum annual salary for this position is $80,699.

Offers of employment will be conditional based upon the results of a satisfactory, required pre-employment Standard Background Check.

SUNY Broome Community College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to enhancing the diversity and inclusion of the campus community and the curriculum. The institution is committed to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion and respect for difference. SUNY BCC is committed to the diversity of its community. Women minorities, veterans, individual with disabilities and members of under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Instructions:

For best consideration, application materials must be received no later than Friday, August 1, 2025. 

SUNY Broome will continue to accept and review applications until the position is filled.

Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and the name, address, and phone number of three (3) references to: URL:   http://sunybroome.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=189350

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