Executive Director of Housing and Residential Life

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number STA00681PO26 Job Family Residential Living Job Function Residential Life USC Market Title Director Residential Life Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133820 Job Level M4 - Managerial Business Title (Internal Title) Executive Director of Housing and Residential Life Campus Upstate Work County Spartanburg College/Division USC Upstate College/Division Level Department UPS Housing & Residential Life State Pay Range G11 USC Market Range MRJ - $78,441 $98,051 $117,662 Anticipated Hiring Range $78,441 - $92,000; Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Location of Vacancy USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 40 Work Schedule

Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Some evenings and weekends as needed are required.

Basis 12 months Job Search Category Student Services

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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

Executive Director of Housing and Residential Life

University of South Carolina Upstate

STA00681PO26

Spartanburg, SC

The Executive Director of Housing and Residential Life is responsible for the overall planning, organization, implementation and supervision of all on campus housing and residence life. The position is responsible for coordinating and supervising all key housing services provided by USC Upstate. This includes overseeing resident selection, assignments, managing resident relations, supervising staff, preparing complex budget and statistical reports, formulating annual budget requests and monitoring spending. This position also partners with key university operations coordinating with Facilities Management, Operations, and Housekeeping, coordinating with dining services, and oversight of the management the student housing database utilization with Enrollment Services and the Registrar's Office. This person has financial oversight of the department with over $8 million in revenue of the main budget of approximately $3-4 million dollars in spending, as well as development and management of a facilities project budget in coordination with Facilities Management. A key part of the budget management is managing housing occupancy to match revenue and occupancy goals with university enrollment projections and strategic priorities. The staff in this position is responsible for departmental operations that complies with state/federal law and university guidelines.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 5 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

A valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Student Personnel Services or related field and 5 years related experience. At least three years prior budget management, and full-time staff supervisory experience.

Strongly prefer experience in the formation, implementation, evaluation of effective housing policies and procedures. Strong background in housing operations, technology and finances.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

A successful background check is required. Record of successful occupancy and budget analysis. Strong organizational skills and interpersonal skills. Maintain confidentiality, managing multiple concurrent tasks, verbal communication, written communication, analytical and problem solving, on call for emergency situations. Knowledge of facilities management planning and operations. Expert knowledge level in housing information and technology systems. Effective knowledge and use of Microsoft Office Suite particularly with Excel. Basic accounting knowledge. Knowledge of principles, regulations and laws related to housing and judicial affairs.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Develops and implements the administrative policies and procedures required for effective and efficient physical and fiscal management for Residential facilities.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty

Plans, supervise, trains, and direct the provision of student support services to benefit residential students. Oversees hiring, supervision, evaluation all housing staff; plans and facilitates training activities for professionals and paraprofessional housing staff; provides leadership for all housing staff (e.g. associate directors, assistant directors, administrative specialist, resident assistants, desk assistants, and other student assistants).

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty

Manages all policies relating to maximum utilization of university housing facilities and placement of students (student room assignments, rent rates per unit, housing application, use of student housing software, application of state and federal policies and laws). Provide leadership for the development of a active summer program of camps and conferences that supports the department's finances and university priorities.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty

Coordinates with the Director of Facilities and key facilities staff on all operational procedures and plans to include fiscal planning, building and furnishings, maintenance, inspections, fines, repairs, supply purchases, contracts, renovations, housekeeping, etc. Coordinate maintenance staff.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty

Manages and monitors a self-supporting budget and manages the revenue to debt ratio. Creates and maintains inventory of furnishings and appliances with replacement schedule. This includes coordination with admissions and key campus partners on occupancy management and forecasting to maximize housing and related dining revenue.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty

Serves as an ombudsperson dealing with complaints and resolving differences between residential life, parents, and students in matters related to living on campus. Provides linkages to key resources on campus to students/families in need.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty

Works with Enrollment Services and Financial Services to coordinate marketing, recruitment events, housing placement and charges for students.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty

Works closely with university police to ensure appropriate safety and security for residents including life safety equipment. Coordinates with the Dean of Students on student discipline issues and the Director of Disability Services regarding disability accommodations.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty

Other duties as assigned.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Job Open Date 09/11/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

The application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.

USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition Program
• Dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/213081 EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • This University of South Carolina Upstate position is located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Do you wish to continue applying for this position?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you willing and able to submit to a pre-employment background check that may include, but it is not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history as a condition of hire?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a Master's degree in Student Personnel Services or related field and 5 years related experience including at least 3 years of prior budget management, and full-time staff supervisory experience?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a valid driver's license and good driving record?

• Yes

• No

• • The salary range for this position is $78,441 - $92,000 based on education and experience. Is this salary range acceptable to you?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents

• Other Supporting Documents
• List of References and Contact Information