Executive Director of Residence Life, Housing, and Dining

Executive Director of Residence Life Housing and Dining

The Executive Director (ED) of Residence Life Housing and Dining provides visionary leadership and operational oversight for one of the Universitys most complex and mission-critical portfolios. Reporting to the Vice President of Student Affairs the ED is responsible for creating an exceptional inclusive and student-centered on-campus living and dining experience that supports student success belonging and retention.

As a senior campus leader and member of the Presidents Extended Cabinet the ED plays a key role in strategic enrollment management student success initiatives emergency management and institutional planning. The position collaborates closely with Academic Affairs Admissions Facilities Public Safety Health and Wellness and other campus partners to advance first- and second-year experiences living-learning communities crisis response and holistic student development.

The ED provides direct leadership and supervision for a large diverse staff of professional graduate and support personnel oversees recruitment and development of student staff and ensures compliance with university policies Title IX obligations and ACUHO-I ethical standards. The role also includes stewardship of a $52.1 million budget long-range housing and dining master planning facilities maintenance and renovation planning vendor contract oversight and continuous assessment and improvement of services.

The successful candidate will be a collaborative student-focused leader who brings strong judgment operational expertise and a commitment to equity wellness and ethical practice. This role requires active engagement with students and families participation in on-call and emergency response rotations and a visible leadership presence across campus.

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned higher-education professional to shape the full residential experience and make a lasting impact on student success and campus life.

• Masters degree in Higher Education Administration Student Affairs College Student Personnel Business Administration or a related field
• Minimum of 710 years of progressively responsible experience in residence life housing dining services or closely related functional areas within higher education
• Senior-level leadership experience supervising staff with responsibility for large complex teams
• Experience collaborating effectively with Academic Affairs Admissions Facilities Public Safety and other campus partners to advance student success and enrollment goals
• Knowledge of student development theory first-year and second-year experience initiatives and residential learning environments
• Experience with crisis response emergency management and on-call leadership including sound decision-making in high-pressure situations
• Commitment to diversity equity inclusion and student well-being including experience recruiting supervising and supporting diverse staff and student populations
• Working knowledge of Title IX student conduct processes and relevant federal state and system-level regulations affecting residence life housing and dining
• Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills with the ability to build trust and maintain effective relationships with students families faculty staff and external partners
• Commitment to ethical leadership and professional standards including alignment with ACUHO-I Ethical Standards

• Experience supervising professional staff direct supervision or incidental

• Experience with budget development and fiscal management including oversight of operating budgets
• Ability to lead and manage housing and/or dining operations including facilities coordination vendor or contract management and service delivery
• Experience with assessment and strategic planning

Applications and resumes will be accepted until position is filled however; to ensure full consideration application materials should be received no later than the end of the day January 25 2026. A complete application must include a resume cover letter unofficial transcripts and three professional references including a current supervisor. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All applications for this position must be submitted via our online application/resume system. Please do not fax mail or e-mail any documentation.

Successful interview reference checks background clearances (PA Criminal Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance) documentation of valid drivers license and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for this position.

Kutztown University is an AA/EOE/member of the PA State System of Higher Education and is very interested in hiring employees who have extensive experience with diverse populations. Diverse applicants are encouraged to apply.

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