Director of Housing Finances

Position Overview The Director of Housing Finances provides strategic leadership, financial oversight, and administrative direction for Housing & Residence Life's (HRL) finance and business operations. Under the direction of the Executive Director of Housing & Residence Life, the position manages multiple business and service functions supporting a $50+ million auxiliary enterprise and serves as a key member of the department's senior leadership team.

The Director is responsible for financial management, budgeting, capital planning, business operations, policy administration, and organizational compliance. As HRL's senior business administrator, the position serves as the principal advisor on financial, operational, and administrative matters and collaborates with university partners to advance departmental and institutional priorities. The position provides leadership in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of operational strategies, business processes, policies, and procedures supporting HRL programs and services.

The Director serves as the primary liaison with campus partners regarding budgeting, financial management, operational planning, purchasing, capital improvements, and business operations. The position ensures organizational compliance with applicable laws, regulations, University policies, and procedures governing a variety of functional areas. The successful candidate must demonstrate exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, operational expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively in a complex and collaborative environment.

Housing & Residence Life at the University of Kansas is home to nearly 5500 students on the Lawrence campus in residence halls, apartments, and cooperative houses known as scholarship halls. Our office is strongly committed to promoting and supporting students during their time living on campus.

• Collaborate with departmental leadership to establish and implement strategic priorities, operational plans, and organizational initiatives.
• Lead project management for multiple major financial initiatives, including planning, coordination, documentation, timelines, and communications.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reports and presentations.
• Direct financial and business operations, including budgeting, receivables, capital planning, procurement, financial reporting, and resource allocation.
• Lead the development and administration of the annual HRL budget, including forecasting, financial analysis, and long‑range planning.
• Develop room rate models and financial strategies that support operational needs and long‑term financial sustainability.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance operational effectiveness, service delivery, and stewardship of resources.
• Develop funding strategies for capital improvement projects and provide analysis to support strategic decision‑making.
• Serve as the primary liaison with University departments, affiliated entities, and external partners on financial and operational matters.

• Develop and maintain departmental policies, procedures, and internal controls supporting effective business operations.
• Interpret and apply University policies, regulatory requirements, and financial practices across the department.
• Ensure compliance with applicable University, State, and federal regulations affecting finance, purchasing, personnel, contracts, and capital projects.
• Oversee business systems, reporting processes, and operational workflows that support departmental services.
• Direct the preparation of financial, operational, bond disclosure, asset management, and other required reports.
• Monitor organizational risk and ensure sound stewardship of departmental resources.

• Supervise professional and administrative staff supporting financial, operational, and business services functions. Establish performance expectations, conduct evaluations, provide coaching, and support employee development.
• Provide leadership and direction to…