Executive Director, Housing & Residence Life

Department

Student Engagement and Wellness

Position Summary

The inaugural Executive Director of Housing & Residence Life (Executive Director) at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) provides strategic vision and leadership for a dynamic and student-centered residential program slated to open in Fall 2027. Reporting directly to the Associate Vice President & Dean of Students, the Executive Director serves as MSU Denver's Senior Student Housing Officer and oversees all aspects of housing operations, residential life programming, occupancy management, dining management / partnerships, and strategic initiatives related to student retention and success.

The Executive Director is responsible for leading a comprehensive residential experience that aligns with MSU Denver's commitment to student engagement, belonging, and academic success. This position serves as a key leader in Student Engagement & Well-being, works in close collaboration with the Finance and Administration team, and plays a critical role in fostering partnerships across campus to support students' holistic development and well-being. This position provides overall administration to on-campus housing and residence life program, currently projected at 586 bed spaces to open in Fall 2027.

Metropolitan State University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer.

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Duties / Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Administration

• Provide vision, leadership, and direction for the Housing & Residence Life department, ensuring alignment with the university's mission, values, and strategic priorities.
• Serve as a member of the SEW Deans / Directors leadership team and the Finance and Administration leadership team, working collaboratively across units to support student retention and success.
• Lead strategic planning efforts related to housing operations, information technology, future facility development, and programmatic initiatives.
• Lead strategic, campus-wide efforts for dining partnerships.
• Leads and coordinates off-campus student housing referrals in collaboration with campus partners, such as the Student Care Center.
• Prepare and present strategic housing data and capital planning updates to the Board of Trustees and Senior Leadership Team to inform institutional decision-making.
• Establish and maintain local / regional / national association work and representation (i.e. ACUHO-I), leveraging national trends and data to provide strategic guidance to MSU Denver.

Residential Life & Student Success

Occupancy Management & Housing Operations

Crisis Management & Student Support

Budget, Finance & Personnel Management

Required Qualifications

Important Note : Successful applicants will ensure their resume clearly demonstrate that their work experience describes how they meet ALL required qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Hours

Salary for Announcement

We anticipate the qualified candidate to be placed between $90,600 - $120,950. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

The above salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Instructions to Apply

For full consideration, please submit the following documents :

3 professional references will be required of the finalist. One reference must be a prior supervisor.

This position will remain open until filled. Please apply bySeptember 05, 2025for full consideration.

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

If you are an Internal applicant, please apply via the Career tab within the WorkDay Menu

Important Note : Successful applicants will ensure their resume clearly demonstrate that their work experience describes how they meet ALL required qualifications.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Posting Representative

Carlos Alcala

Posting Representative Email

calcala1@msudenver.edu

Benefits

The University's benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as accessto a long-term disability (LTD) plan.Visit MSU Denver's benefits website to learn more.

For a brief overview, please see : https : / / www.msudenver.edu / wp-content / uploads / 2024 / 01 / MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf .

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at totalrewards@msudenver.edu .

Background Checks

Metropolitan State University of Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To Assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background checks on all finalists for positions at the University prior to employment.

Diversity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.