Director of Residence Life & Housing

At Roger Williams University, students are prepared to be thinkers and doers ready to solve challenging problems with innovative solutions. RWU offers 50 majors and robust offerings of graduate and professional programs across eight schools of study including Rhode Island's only law school, with campuses on the coast of Bristol and in the heart of Providence, R.I. With small classrooms and a focus on undergraduate and graduate research and community engagement, a Roger Williams education blends the strength of liberal arts and professional studies, providing all students with the depth and breadth of interdisciplinary thinking and well-rounded knowledge necessary to succeed in our interconnected, global world. RWU is committed to strengthening society through engaged scholarship so that students graduate with the ability to think critically and apply the practical skills that today's employers demand.

Roger Williams University seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value all races, genders, identities, and abilities. RWU is committed to creating a thriving community that encourages lifelong learning, professional development, and academic innovation.

Job Description

The Director of Residence Life and Housing is responsible for overseeing the operation of the University housing program, ensuring student safety and well-being within the living environment. The Director of Residence Life and Housing leads the overall vision and management of the on-campus housing experience for students.

Strategic Planning and Leadership :

• Develop and implement a comprehensive residential life strategy aligned with the university's goals, including student retention, academic success, and community building.
• Responsible for the daily operationof the housing office.
• Strategically plan future housing projections.
• Adjust housing occupancies accordingly.
• Oversee the summer student housing program and collaborate with the summer conference program.

Staff Supervision

Housing Operations

Policy Enforcement

Resident Programming

Crisis Management

Budget Management

Community Engagement

Facility Management

Requirements

Preferred Qualification

At the University's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the University, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Additional Information

Roger Williams University is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer and com-mitted to a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law. For information on our Non-discrimination policy, visit here.

RWU prohibits all forms of discrimination on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) and its implementing regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. Complaints of Title IX sexual harassment should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator at the contact information listed below. Details regarding the formal complaint process can be found here : Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures . All complaints of sexual harassment will be taken seriously and responded to promptly. TITLE IX COORDINATOR : Dr. Jen Stanley, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809 / Phone Number : (401) 254-3123 / Email Address : jstanley@rwu.edu

Application Instructions

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and list of three (3) professional references.

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