Director Housing Residence Life and Student Affairs Business Services

Job Summary
The Director provides effective fiscal management for Housing and Residence Life HRL including financial planning budget oversight and related functions for this auxiliary department based on best practices for a residential communities in a university setting. Serve as advisor to the Executive Director developing and implementing recommendations to expand and sustain the HRL program. Supervise accounting staff for all business functions. In addition the Director will supervise the Marketing and Communication staff for HRL as well as the Information Technology support for residential facilities.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Budget Management Financial Planning & Operations Support In support of the Executive Director develop implement and manage the annual operating budget for Housing and Residence Life ensuring alignment with UTA and Student Affairs policies and financial objectives. Oversee revenue projections expense monitoring and financial forecasting to ensure fiscal responsibility and sustainability. Provide regular financial reports analysis and recommendations to the Executive Director and VP for Student Affairs based on best practices in financial management for residential environments in higher education. Support the Executive Director in collaboration with other relevant departments in managing immediate facilities needs as well as developing short and longterm capital investment plans to ensure facilities are properly maintained and enhanced to support strategic priorities. Develop recommendations for longterm financial strategies including capital planning and reserves management for facility improvements and housing operations. Financial Operations & Compliance Ensure compliance with UTA financial policies state and federal regulations and housingrelated financial agreements. Develop and maintain financial controls audits and risk management protocols. Oversee contracts vendor agreements and procurement processes related to housing services and operations. Monitor and manage student housing fees billing and collection processes in collaboration with UTAs business and budgetrelated departments. Leadership & Collaboration Supervise business/accounting staff within HRL providing leadership professional development and performance management. Collaborate with UTA finance facilities other Student Affairs and auxiliary services to align financial strategies with institutional priorities policies and procedures. Represent Housing and Residence Life in financial discussions appropriate committees and related strategic planning initiatives within Student Affairs and across UTA . Revenue & Business Strategy Analyze housing occupancy trends and market conditions in the surrounding communities and review internal data across all funding sources to develop pricing strategies to optimize revenue generation within the context of UTAs and Student Affairs strategic goals. Identify opportunities for financial growth through innovative business models auxiliary services and partnerships including effective use of summer residential opportunities for students guests and UTA sponsored or hosted camps and residential programs. Develop financial models for new housing initiatives renovations and facility expansions as part of ongoing fiveyear business plan. Additional Areas of Coordination Coordinated the Marketing and Communications efforts of HRL in partnership with Division and campus partners to promote living on campus programming within residential communities summer opportunities in residential facilities and related online and print resources. Coordinate the Information Technology efforts within HRL to support technology needs for the department and its residential facilities. Performs other duties as needed in support of business and other operations of the HRL department and other Student Affairs areas.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in business administration finance or accounting Seven 7 years of progressively responsible accounting and budgeting management financial planning and business operations. Experience supervising staff. Option of twelve 12 years of equivalent experience and education.

Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in business administration finance accounting or a related field. Experience supervising accounts payable and general accounting in a university housing student affairs or auxiliary services area with background in housing occupancy management fee structures and billing processes. Other University or governmentrelated experience.

Work Schedule
Monday Friday; 8:00AM 5:00PM Ability to be flexible with evening and weekend availability as needed.