NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Executive Director, Housing & Residence Life
Florence, Alabama
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$80K/yr - $102K/yr
7+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Executive Director for Housing & Residence Life at the University of North Alabama. This strategic leader will oversee housing management, staff leadership, and student success initiatives, ensuring alignment with the university's mission.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide direct supervision, leadership, vision, and long-range strategic planning for housing & residence life
Align departmental goals with institutional mission, student success, and retention priorities
Lead assessment, data analysis, and continuous improvement processes
Develop policies, procedures, and systems that protect university assets and enhance operations
Oversee day-to-day housing operations, occupancy management, and housing assignments
Direct processes for room selection, inspections, summer/interim/break housing, and move-in/move-out
Coordinate facility needs with campus partners/departments and external vendors to ensure safe, well-maintained spaces
Support capital planning, housing master planning, and renovation priorities
Oversee housing software systems, currently StarRez, and technology-driven improvements
Work with private owners near campus who are partners in affiliated housing management
Create residential environments that promote learning, leadership, and community engagement
Implement and evaluate a residential curriculum tied to developmental learning outcomes
Oversee residential programming, student engagement activities, and living-learning initiatives
Maintain visible presence in residential communities and build strong relationships with students
Use data to evaluate programs effectiveness, occupancy trends, and student outcomes
Monitor housing retention patterns and develop strategies that support persistence
Produce reports and summaries to inform divisional and institutional decision-making
Participate in on-call rotation and respond to after-hours emergencies
Serve on crisis and threat management teams as appropriate
Ensure compliance with university policies, Title IX, student conduct expectations, and risk-management practices
Develop, manage, and forecast complex housing and auxiliary budgets
Ensure responsible stewardship of financial, human, and facility resources
Identify opportunities for efficiencies and revenue development
Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate both professional and student staff
Provide ongoing professional development and coaching
Foster a collaborative, ethical, student-focused work culture
Perform all other duties as assigned
Serve on university, divisional, and departmental committees and working groups as requested or required by position
Represent the department and division at campus programs and significant events
Perform duties to support student success and institutional priorities
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, educational leadership, or a related field is required
Seven to ten years of progressively responsible leadership experience within housing/residence life or student affairs is required
Supervisory experience, including oversight of professional staff and multiple functional areas is required
Proven experience with budget management and resource management is required
Experience with crisis response, conduct processes, and student support systems is required
Experience working with housing software systems is required
Preferred
Experience managing large-scale residential operations or complex auxiliary systems is preferred
Experience with retention initiatives, residential curriculum, learning communities, and/or student success platforms is preferred
Experience with capital planning, facilities oversight, and/or housing master planning is preferred
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Retirement Plans
Voluntary TIAA-Cref 403(b) Plan
Voluntary RSA-1 457 Plan
Supplemental (Voluntary) Benefits
Remission of Tuition and Fees
Paid Time Off
Annual Leave
Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
University ID Card (Mane Card)
Athletic Ticket Discounts
University Bookstore Discount
Free Parking
Credit Union Membership
Kilby Laboratory School
Employee Wellness Center
Employee Wellness Program
Faculty/Staff Meal Plan
Travel Assistance
Identity Theft Assistance
Mental & Emotional Health Benefits
Terminal Degree Assistance Program
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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