Director, Residence

UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS DIRECTOR OF RESIDENCE LIFE RESIDENCE LIFE Introduction to the University of St. Thomas

The University of St. Thomas (UST) is a private Catholic University committed to the liberal arts and the religious and intellectual tradition of Catholic higher education, located in Houston, Texas, near the vibrant central business district, Texas Medical Center, and museum district. The University considers candidates in light of their professional credentials, experience, and compatibility with the University's Catholic identity and purpose.

UST is committed to hiring individuals who can help to advance its integrated mission-the formation of the whole person for flourishing in this life and the next-and give public witness to that mission in new ways. The University's Catholic identity is at the center of this mission, a Catholicism expressed for our own age by the Catechism of the Catholic Church (1992), and Pope Saint John Paul II's Ex Corde Ecclesiae.

The University asks all candidates applying for a position to consider these documents to ensure that their professional goals, practices, and values can align with them.

Applicant for this position must be Catholic, and they need to be able to support joyfully, professionally, and publicly the University as it seeks to be faithful to and embody both a robust Catholicism--in its intellectual, doctrinal, moral, and spiritual dimensions.

The Director of Residence Life is responsible for the daily operations, supervision, and management of Residence Life. The Director reports to the Assistant Dean of Campus Life and is appointed with the approval of the Vice-President for Student Affairs and the President of the University.

• Manage the leasing process for all residence spaces (residence halls, apartments, and leased properties) including: housing assignments, occupancy, marketing, prospective resident communication, room and roommate assignments, consolidation, etc.
• Maintain accurate housing data and ensure occupancy goals are met
• Oversee the Residence Life operations calendar and develop, track, and report measures of progress toward departmental and university strategic goals
• Partner with Facilities to oversee the maintenance, appearance, safety, cleanliness, and functionality of residential facilities
• Coordinate housing processes with campus partners as needed

• Manage and track the housing budget (approx. $3M), including expense coding and budget allocation
• Monitor expenses, correct errors, and ensure proper use of funds.

• Develop, update, and enforce housing policies
• Oversee the student conduct process related to housing
• Ensure policies are reviewed annually and updated as needed

• Hire, train, and directly supervise three to five professional staff members
• Lead hiring, training, and indirect supervision of 30-40 student staff members
• Provide regular feedback and address performance or conduct issues in consultation with the Assistant Dean of Campus Life
• Lead staff development and training programs for

• Create a residential environment that supports student growth, leadership development, and active engagement
• Build relationships with students and stay connected to the student experience
• Serve on campus committees as needed (e.g., Care Team, residence hall planning groups)
• Partner with Counseling and other offices to support students in crisis
• Work with Accessibility services to provide appropriate housing accommodations

• Serve as an on-call resource for Residence Life professional and student staff
• Respond to emergencies and serious incidents (e.g.,…