The position of Director of Student Housing is essential to the development of residential students at Odessa College. This live-in position oversees the day to day operations of the residence halls. The Director offers a safe living-learning environment to all residents and supports student learning, student retention, and student satisfaction. The Director also works to maintain a community atmosphere among the residents while promoting civility, responsibility, and student engagement in campus activities.

Hire, train, and supervise all full-time, part-time and student workers for the Housing department; live on-site in staff apartment and serve as the primary on-call supervisor; know and enforce campus and community policies and procedures; coordinate housing assignment and selection process; coordinate move-in/move-out procedures; coordinate residence life events and activities – building a sense of community and developing relationships; maintain general responsibility of all housing office procedures; research and implement appropriate and effective general student housing best practices in regards to students, staff, programming, training, processes, policies, etc.; assume day-to-day management of the Housing department; monitor and report any property malfunctions and necessary renovations to maintenance staff; maintain professional communication and relationships with Odessa College personnel; ensure student confidentiality and adhere to privacy laws; assume a leadership role and serve as a role-model for residents; serve on committees as needed; and other duties as may be assigned.

Bachelor’s Degree required; Highly developed skills in written and verbal communication, organization, personal responsibility, and enthusiasm; Basic knowledge of computers and software packages; Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends; Previous residence life and/or student housing experience as a full-time professional.