Director Student Housing

Job Summary

The Director of Student Housing leads the strategic development management administration operation assessment and viability of student housing. This role has accountability for providing an exceptional holistic and student ready experience; is responsible and accountable for the development and of all housing related strategy operations and evolution related to the UFV community.

The Director leads and coordinates a comprehensive longterm strategy for all matters relating to student housing including all oncampus housing accommodation thirdparty agreements/opportunities and includes development of an integrated service delivery model that brings together all aspects of holistic student success.

The Director ensures the development and implementation of marketing strategies service innovations and business plans which optimize occupancy revenue streams and operational efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate bachelors degree in business administration education psychology or a related field from a recognized postsecondary institution. Masters degree in a related field is preferred.

• Minimum seven 7 years of recent experience in postsecondary student housing or an equivalent field.

• Minimum of five 5 years experience in a supervisory role. Experience in a unionized environment is preferred.

• Formal training in crises response and emergency management is considered an asset.

• Evidence of ongoing learning and professional development relevant to the role.

• Progressive management experience in a studentfocused environment. Competencies will include strategic thinking and integration of services change management interpersonal conflict resolution organizational and communication skills.

• Extensive knowledge of student development theory and its application for holistic student engagement programming community building student staff training and student conduct.

• Proven ability to develop concise and wellinformed policies procedures and business practices related to student housing that minimize risk to students staff and the institution and contributes to positive service experiences.

• Demonstrated experience with budget development monitoring and forecasting.

• Understanding of building facilities maintenance and capital planning processes.

• Marketing and communication knowledge in a postsecondary environment.

• Demonstrated knowledge and application of FOIPPA and the ability to act with tact diplomacy and confidentiality when addressing sensitive issues.

• Experience using student systems and software such as StarRez and Banner.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to ensure positive interactions with a variety of stakeholders.

• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize work in a fastpaced and changing environment.

UFV Leadership Proficiencies

• Creates and implements plans Shapes aligns and executes the strategic priorities to meet student and community needs.

• Leads change Remains flexible adjusting to changing circumstances and leads positive change by balancing innovation and calculated risk taking.

• Cultivates collaborative relationships Builds effective working relationships internally and externally and collaborate to achieve mutually beneficial goals.

• Inspires and develops talent Invests in developing yourself staff and faculty effective teams and our culture of excellence.

• Makes effective decisions Makes sound and timely decisions that benefit UFV in both straightforward and ambiguous circumstance.

• Infuses Indigenization Equity Diversity and Inclusion: Leads by example valuing differing perspectives and backgrounds and promotes equity inclusion and respect in a diverse environment.

About UFV

The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halqemylemspeaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in St:lo Tm:xw (St:lo Land; St:lo World). In all that we do UFV strives to support and honour the St:lo peoples goals of selfdetermination and wellbeing on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision andIntegrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization recognizing our responsibilities to community and a multiyear plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty staff and administrators working at UFV.

UFV has campus locations in Abbotsford Chilliwack Mission and Hope in the beautiful British Columbia and in Chandigarh India. Recognized as one of BCs top employers UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1400 passionate professionals who value integrity inclusivity and excellence. At UFV you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15000 students.

Indigenization equity and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples members of groups that experience discrimination due to race colour place of origin ancestry and/or religion persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential selfidentification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to.Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.

UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.