Director, Housing Operations

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JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Housing Operations supervises and collaborates on all capital improvement projects, long-range renovation projects, appropriate vendor contracts, and budget projections and planning for an approximately 4,000 bed housing system. This position is part of a divisional leadership team and collaborates with the Director of Residence Life in planning goals for the residential environment. Supervised by the Assistant Vice President of Student Engagement, this position is expected to form strong, collaborative relationships within the department and with various campus partners to create innovative practices for the successful implementation of department and division goals.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborates with Facilities Services department to develop plans for the prioritization of work, setting and enforcing standards, and leveraging technology in order to achieve short-term and long-term renovation and maintenance projects; participates and leads strategic initiatives such as maintenance/grounds/custodial initiatives, training, data collection development, and program implementation; collaborates with faculty, staff, and students to coordinate facility design for on-going projects and the development of Learning Communities and other academic initiatives; participates in group meetings to discuss opportunities, issues and strategies to promote student learning with Residence Life and New Student Programs staff

• Facilitates the fiscal, long-range planning for the department to include the annual budget development process and housing pro forma

• Reviews internal and external departmental contracts, Student Handbook and other policy and procedure information and updates as necessary; provides leadership in emergency facilities situations, including follow-up reports for facilities incident such as fires, flood, vandalism, and responds to parents and students regarding such incidents; manages the card access and key system; coordinates furniture inventory and manages furniture purchases; serves on the university emergency management response team

• Establishes and continuously evaluate goals and objectives for the department and program; serves on Departmental/Divisional committees, task forces, and completes research projects as assigned; manages departmental expenditures and reconciles accounts; responsible for the development of healthy and supportive relationships between individuals and groups within Housing and other areas of the University

• Performs evaluations and meets regularly with staff

• Assists with staff corrective counseling procedures to maintain accountability; ensures that staff members are successfully completing assigned job duties and goals; provides training to department staff on facilities operations, security, and budget; participates in professional development through training, committee involvement, conference attendance and involvement in professional associations; develop appropriate and timely improvement plans with staff and supervisors

• Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of residence life operational policies and procedures

• Understanding of a curricular model of residential education

• Knowledge of campus auxiliary operations and non-student revenue streams

• Supervisory and leadership skills

• Interpersonal/human relations skills

• Verbal and written communication skills

• Organizational/planning skills

• Attention to detail

• Ability to empower students to make decisions

• Ability to manage multiple tasks

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Ability to work a flexible schedule

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in a related field

• Seven years of full-time, related experience in the areas of facilities management, project planning and budget management experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• n/a

Function

Housing

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.