Director Residence Life Education
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You belong at a university thats leading the way!
The University of Florida is a dynamic community of collaborators attracting the brightest minds across disciplines and connecting them with worldclass resources. As a topranked public landgrant institution and a proud member of the Association of American Universities UF enrolls more than 55000 students and fosters a rich diverse academic environment. UF offers over 100 undergraduate programs 200 graduate programs and professional degrees in dentistry law medicine pharmacy and veterinary medicine. Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Public National Universities by U.S. News & World Report UF is a hub for innovation research and academic excellence.
At UF Student Lifeis at the heart of the Gator experience offering a vibrant environment where students are prepared for lifelong success. With a focus on creating a sense of community Student Life provides dynamic resources and champions meaningful experiences to position every Gator for success at UF and beyond. Housing & Residence Life plays a vital role in this mission by fostering communitycentered living spaces where over 9000 students find connection support and a place to call home. Together UFs Student Life and Housing & Residence Life ensure that our students have the tools environment and experiences needed to succeed.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Senior Director for Housing & Residence Life the Director leads a dedicated team of professional and student staff responsible for building community supporting students holistically and elevating student engagement retention and success. This position guides the housing student conduct process through a developmental approach and drives residential learning to enhance oncampus living in meaningful ways. As we strategically expand our oncampus footprint this position offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact.
We are seeking an experienced professional with demonstrated expertise in residential life who is not only knowledgeable but also forwardthinking. This position embraces innovation and strategic collaboration harnesses the power of datadriven insights and is ready to shape the future of oncampus living at the University of Florida.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervision & Team Development
- Supervise approximately 30 professional staff members 8 graduate assistants and 250 student leaders cultivating a highperforming studentcentered team.
- Oversee recruitment hiring training and ongoing development of residence life fulltime and student staff.
- Foster a collaborative and innovative workplace culture that emphasizes continuous learning leadership and professional growth.
Crisis Management & Student Support
- Serve as a key crisis responder overseeing emergency protocols and addressing student behavior and care concerns in collaboration with campus partners.
- Provide leadership to the housing student conduct process that mediates student concerns and helps students understand their responsibilities as a community member.
- Foster a culture of continuous care working closely with campus partners to support students in crisis.
- Strategically develop innovative residential learning programs that impact the student experience drive belonging and contribute to a shared sense of community.
- Ensure compliance with emergency preparedness plans safety protocols and risk management strategies.
- Participate in afterhours oncall rotation to address critical incidents within residential communities.
Administrative Leadership & Budget Management
- Develop and oversee the Residence Life & Education budget ensuring financial stewardship and resource allocation.
- Collaborate on the development of departmental longterm strategic planning efforts ensuring alignment with Division of Student Life initiatives and UFs strategic vision.
- Build strategic partnerships with academic units university departments PublicPrivate Partnership (P3 housing entities to maximize student development.
- Elevate the use of technology and information systems (e.g. Maxient StarRez) to advance and improve services retention and the student experience.
The City of Gainesville
Gainesville is home to Floridas largest and oldest university as well as a vibrant hub of education healthcare culture and sports in the state. The University of Florida and UF Health Shands Hospital are major employers providing jobs for many residents of surrounding counties. The Greater Gainesville area serves as the cultural educational and commercial heart of north central Florida region. Gainesville offers a full range of municipal services including cultural and administrative support. Renowned for its preservation of historic landmarks and natural beauty the city boasts numerous parks museums and lakes that attract thousands of visitors. With its lush urban forest and Tree City USA designation Gainesville stands out as one of Floridas most picturesque cities. Its central location provides convenient access to both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean offering easy exploration of Floridas famed beaches springs and nature reserves. Explore Gainesville in 60 Seconds.
$115000 $125000; Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
UF offers a comprehensive benefit package including healthcare retirement plans and professional development support.
- Masters degree in Higher Education Student Affairs Counseling Leadership or a related field and 6 years of professional experience in residence life student housing or higher education leadership.
or
- Bachelors degree in Higher Education Student Affairs Counseling Leadership or a related field and 8 years of professional experience in residence life student housing or higher education leadership.
- 10 years of progressive leadership experience within higher education environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in student development theory learning communities and residential curriculum models.
- Experience leading crisis response emergency management and student conduct processes in a residential setting.
- Strong supervisory background including fulltime & student staff with an emphasis on leadership development workforce development and professional growth opportunities.
- Proven ability to build and sustain partnerships that support student engagement and academic success.
- Exceptional communication problemsolving and decisionmaking skills.
- Experience managing budgets financial planning and housing operations.
- Proficiency with Maxient StarRez or other student management software.
- Knowledge of higher education compliance Title IX ADA and FERPA regulations.
Nomination and Application Instructions
We invite nominations and applications from individuals who bring diverse perspectives and experiences to support UFs mission of excellence in education research and student life.
Inquiries and nominations can be sent to Devan Brown Talent Consultant for UFHR Strategic Talent Group at or by completing our Nomination Form.
Candidates must apply online at Careers at UF. Review of applications will begin on April 1 2025. For full consideration applications must be submitted by Sunday April 13 2025 at 11:55 p.m. with the following required documents:
- Cover Letter of application summarizing qualifications and interest in this role
- A complete Resume
- List of references for at least three 3 professional contacts that includes:
- Full name
- Current position
- Relationship to candidate
- Work Address
- Work and/or personal email address
- Work and/or personal telephone number
Applications received after Sunday April 13 2025 will be reviewed at the discretion of the search panel. The position posting will remain open and accept applications until a competitive pool of applicants is established.
Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services NACES.
Our Commitment
The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position please callor the Florida Relay System at(TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
