The Director of Housing Finances provides strategic leadership, financial oversight, and administrative direction for Housing & Residence Life's (HRL) finance and business operations. Under the direction of the Executive Director of Housing & Residence Life, the position manages multiple business and service functions supporting a $50+ million auxiliary enterprise and serves as a key member of the department's senior leadership team.
The Director is responsible for financial management, budgeting, capital planning, business operations, policy administration, and organizational compliance. As HRL's senior business administrator, the position serves as the principal advisor on financial, operational, and administrative matters and collaborates with university partners to advance departmental and institutional priorities. The position provides leadership in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of operational strategies, business processes, policies, and procedures supporting HRL programs and services.
The Director serves as the primary liaison with campus partners regarding budgeting, financial management, operational planning, purchasing, capital improvements, and business operations. The position ensures organizational compliance with applicable laws, regulations, University policies, and procedures governing a variety of functional areas. The successful candidate must demonstrate exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, operational expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively in a complex and collaborative environment.
Housing & Residence Life at the University of Kansas is home to nearly 5500 students on the Lawrence campus in residence halls, apartments, and cooperative houses known as scholarship halls. Our office is strongly committed to promoting and supporting students during their time living on campus.