Eastern Oregon University
Director of Housing and Residence Life
🇺🇸 La Grande, OR
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $75K - $86K
💻 Operations
🗓️ June 19th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
Eastern Oregon University is hiring a Director of Housing and Residence Life. The role involves overseeing housing facilities, strategic and long-range planning, facilities operations, residential life programming, and student conduct administration. The Director manages budgets, contracts, and leads campus-wide initiatives to create a positive living and learning community that supports student retention and success.
Highlights
- Oversee housing operations including maintenance, construction, and facilities planning.
- Manage residential life programming, including selection, training, and supervision of student and professional staff.
- Administer student conduct and serve as contract administrator for campus dining services.
- Lead budget, procurement, and fiscal operations in collaboration with Finance and Administration.
- Coordinate academic support systems and respond to policy violations within residence halls.
- Supervise staff activities and oversee summer camp and conference programs.
- Requires MS or MA in Higher Education, Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years managing communities in higher education or related settings and at least 10 years cumulative housing operations experience.
- Salary range from $75,000 to $85,750 annually, dependent on qualifications.
- Works closely with Student Affairs division, campus administrators, and students to promote a positive residential experience.
Director of Housing and Residence Life Full Description
Director of Housing and Residence Life
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Applicant must provide:
- Letter of application (which should include why this position is attractive to the applicant, how it meets the applicant’s professional goals, and what attracts the applicant to EOU);
- Resume/Curriculum vitae;
- Submit names, emails, and phone numbers for at least three references in the reference section of the application.
Only complete files of qualified applicants will be reviewed.
Candidates are encouraged to review the values and principles of Eastern Oregon University https://www.eou.edu/institutional-effectiveness/values-and-principles/.
Take a virtual tour of Eastern Oregon University https://www.eou.edu/visitor/.
EOU offers a very attractive package of State of Oregon public employee benefits including:
Candidates are encouraged to review the values and principles of Eastern Oregon University https://www.eou.edu/institutional-effectiveness/values-and-principles/.
Take a virtual tour of Eastern Oregon University https://www.eou.edu/visitor/.
EOU offers a very attractive package of State of Oregon public employee benefits including:
- Paid holidays (10 days/year)
- Paid sick time-off (12 days/year)
- Paid vacation (22 days/year)
- Full Individual and Family Healthcare Insurance (95%+ employer-paid medical, dental, vision)
- Generous Oregon Public Employee Retirement benefits
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Relocation assistance.
- Discounted tuition benefits for employees and eligible dependents
- For more details, see Prospective Employees https://www.eou.edu/hr/prospective-employees/.
Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer and welcomes applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law.
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title | Director of Housing and Residence Life
Full or Part Time | Full Time
FTE | 1.0
Position Type | Regular
Posting Number | 20110639C&A
Full or Part Time | Full Time
FTE | 1.0
Position Type | Regular
Posting Number | 20110639C&A
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary |
Eastern Oregon University – Oregon’s Rural University! – is a respected public, higher education institution of academic excellence. Brilliant faculty and staff thrive and together fulfill their career ambitions to serve students from all walks of life. EOU is a beautiful, quaint campus nestled in a remarkably scenic, high elevation valley populated by wonderful, community-minded citizens that have balanced work-life flexibility.
The Director of Residence Life has primary oversight for housing facilities and is responsible for strategic and long range planning; facilities/plant operations, maintenance, construction; and residential life programming including selection, training and supervision of student and professional staff; leadership development, and campus-wide student conduct.
Maajor accountabilites include: In partnership with Finance and Administration and in consultation with the Vice President of Student Affairs, the Director is responsible for budget, procurement, and fiscal operations. The Director serves as a student conduct administrator for the institution. The Director serves as contract administrator and liaison for campus dining services and the senior housing officer for the institution. The Director serves as a senior member of the Student Affairs Division and the University and has a vital role in communicating the mission, goals and objectives of the Department to internal and external groups. Creating a positive living, learning, and campus community. This is primarily accomplished through: Establishing and implementing community standards that maximize student satisfaction, student safety, and academic support; Responding to and policy violations, resolving community complaints and concerns; Managing and overseeing student leaders in creating residential experiences. Maintaining adequate occupancy of residence halls; and Retaining students through the entire year is a primary objective when in the best interest of the student and the university.
Responsibilities | Research and develop strategies and long term planning for housing, staffing and programs. Communicate short and long term goals with department staff, student leaders, campus administrators, and University community. In partnership with Finance and Administration and in consultation with the Vice President for Student Affairs, the Director provides leadership, oversight, direction, and coordination for financial operations, plant operations, and maintenance of all student housing facilities; project fiscal and program needs, occupancy and on-campus enrollment; develops and implements budget. Coordinate with housing staff and University departments for new construction, remodels and capital repair projects for student housing. Direct and/or coordinate social, educational, recreational and community service programs throughout the residence hall system. Select, train, supervise student employees; teach leadership course, coordinate and instruct in-service programs for student leaders. Oversee and Assess Student Learning Outcomes in student employees and resident students experience. Supervise and direct staff activities. Supervise contract dining operations. Coordinate and oversee housing and apartment application, contracting, and assignment process. Review all petitions for waivers to provisions of the Residence Life Contract. Meet with petitioners as needed, investigate claims and make determination if a waiver to any part of the contract is to be granted. Establish and coordinate an academic support system for struggling first year students within the residence halls; counsel with students and student staff as needed with a focus on student learning and personal development. Oversee the summer camp and conference program. Administer the student conduct process in alignment with the Code of Conduct. Review cases, counsel students, coordinate follow-up for sanctions. Attend Division staff meetings. Complete special assignments as directed and required by the Vice President. Maintain assessment tools for the department including establishing and promulgating annual goals and objectives, conducting student satisfactions inventories, learning outcomes assessment, meeting with stakeholders, developing and measuring learning outcomes for students and staff within housing, conduct, and student leadership experiences. Serve on various institutional committees and task forces including search committees, planning groups, proposal review groups and campus governance committees.
Minimum Qualifications | Education:
MS or MA in Higher Education, Administration, College Student Personnel, Business Administration or similar.
ExperienceMinimum of 5 years of experience leading and managing communities in higher education, residential life, nonprofit, or public service settings. Relevant experience may include supervision, program oversight, and community engagement through roles in student affairs, housing programs, or local agencies such as housing authorities. A minimum of 10 years of cumulative experience in housing operations, which may include progressive involvement as a student leader in campus housing followed by professional roles in residence life, property management, housing coordination, or related fields. At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in supervision, including direct supervision of student employees and indirect oversight of professional or support staff. Experience should demonstrate the ability to train, mentor, and guide individuals or teams in achieving program or organizational goals.
Must satisfactorily complete EOU criminal and credential background check. Having a criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Eastern Oregon University does not sponsor applicants for employment visas.
Preferred Qualifications |
Special Instructions to Applicants | Applicant must provide: Letter of application (which should include why this position is attractive to the applicant, how it meets the applicant’s professional goals, and what attracts the applicant to EOU); Resume/Curriculum vitae; Submit names, emails, and phone numbers for at least three references in the reference section of the application. Only complete files of qualified applicants will be reviewed.
Candidates are encouraged to review the values and principles of Eastern Oregon University https://www.eou.edu/institutional-effectiveness/values-and-principles/.
Take a virtual tour of Eastern Oregon University https://www.eou.edu/visitor/.
EOU offers a very attractive package of State of Oregon public employee benefits including:Paid holidays (10 days/year) Paid sick time-off (12 days/year) Paid vacation (22 days/year) Full Individual and Family Healthcare Insurance (95%+ employer-paid medical, dental, vision) Generous Oregon Public Employee Retirement benefits Employer-paid life insurance Relocation assistance. Discounted tuition benefits for employees and eligible dependents For more details, see Prospective Employees https://www.eou.edu/hr/prospective-employees/.
Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer and welcomes applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law.
Salary | $75,000 to $85,750 per annum DOQ
Eastern Oregon University – Oregon’s Rural University! – is a respected public, higher education institution of academic excellence. Brilliant faculty and staff thrive and together fulfill their career ambitions to serve students from all walks of life. EOU is a beautiful, quaint campus nestled in a remarkably scenic, high elevation valley populated by wonderful, community-minded citizens that have balanced work-life flexibility.
The Director of Residence Life has primary oversight for housing facilities and is responsible for strategic and long range planning; facilities/plant operations, maintenance, construction; and residential life programming including selection, training and supervision of student and professional staff; leadership development, and campus-wide student conduct.
Maajor accountabilites include: In partnership with Finance and Administration and in consultation with the Vice President of Student Affairs, the Director is responsible for budget, procurement, and fiscal operations. The Director serves as a student conduct administrator for the institution. The Director serves as contract administrator and liaison for campus dining services and the senior housing officer for the institution. The Director serves as a senior member of the Student Affairs Division and the University and has a vital role in communicating the mission, goals and objectives of the Department to internal and external groups. Creating a positive living, learning, and campus community. This is primarily accomplished through: Establishing and implementing community standards that maximize student satisfaction, student safety, and academic support; Responding to and policy violations, resolving community complaints and concerns; Managing and overseeing student leaders in creating residential experiences. Maintaining adequate occupancy of residence halls; and Retaining students through the entire year is a primary objective when in the best interest of the student and the university.
Responsibilities | Research and develop strategies and long term planning for housing, staffing and programs. Communicate short and long term goals with department staff, student leaders, campus administrators, and University community. In partnership with Finance and Administration and in consultation with the Vice President for Student Affairs, the Director provides leadership, oversight, direction, and coordination for financial operations, plant operations, and maintenance of all student housing facilities; project fiscal and program needs, occupancy and on-campus enrollment; develops and implements budget. Coordinate with housing staff and University departments for new construction, remodels and capital repair projects for student housing. Direct and/or coordinate social, educational, recreational and community service programs throughout the residence hall system. Select, train, supervise student employees; teach leadership course, coordinate and instruct in-service programs for student leaders. Oversee and Assess Student Learning Outcomes in student employees and resident students experience. Supervise and direct staff activities. Supervise contract dining operations. Coordinate and oversee housing and apartment application, contracting, and assignment process. Review all petitions for waivers to provisions of the Residence Life Contract. Meet with petitioners as needed, investigate claims and make determination if a waiver to any part of the contract is to be granted. Establish and coordinate an academic support system for struggling first year students within the residence halls; counsel with students and student staff as needed with a focus on student learning and personal development. Oversee the summer camp and conference program. Administer the student conduct process in alignment with the Code of Conduct. Review cases, counsel students, coordinate follow-up for sanctions. Attend Division staff meetings. Complete special assignments as directed and required by the Vice President. Maintain assessment tools for the department including establishing and promulgating annual goals and objectives, conducting student satisfactions inventories, learning outcomes assessment, meeting with stakeholders, developing and measuring learning outcomes for students and staff within housing, conduct, and student leadership experiences. Serve on various institutional committees and task forces including search committees, planning groups, proposal review groups and campus governance committees.
Minimum Qualifications | Education:
MS or MA in Higher Education, Administration, College Student Personnel, Business Administration or similar.
ExperienceMinimum of 5 years of experience leading and managing communities in higher education, residential life, nonprofit, or public service settings. Relevant experience may include supervision, program oversight, and community engagement through roles in student affairs, housing programs, or local agencies such as housing authorities. A minimum of 10 years of cumulative experience in housing operations, which may include progressive involvement as a student leader in campus housing followed by professional roles in residence life, property management, housing coordination, or related fields. At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in supervision, including direct supervision of student employees and indirect oversight of professional or support staff. Experience should demonstrate the ability to train, mentor, and guide individuals or teams in achieving program or organizational goals.
Must satisfactorily complete EOU criminal and credential background check. Having a criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Eastern Oregon University does not sponsor applicants for employment visas.
Preferred Qualifications |
Special Instructions to Applicants | Applicant must provide: Letter of application (which should include why this position is attractive to the applicant, how it meets the applicant’s professional goals, and what attracts the applicant to EOU); Resume/Curriculum vitae; Submit names, emails, and phone numbers for at least three references in the reference section of the application. Only complete files of qualified applicants will be reviewed.
Candidates are encouraged to review the values and principles of Eastern Oregon University https://www.eou.edu/institutional-effectiveness/values-and-principles/.
Take a virtual tour of Eastern Oregon University https://www.eou.edu/visitor/.
EOU offers a very attractive package of State of Oregon public employee benefits including:Paid holidays (10 days/year) Paid sick time-off (12 days/year) Paid vacation (22 days/year) Full Individual and Family Healthcare Insurance (95%+ employer-paid medical, dental, vision) Generous Oregon Public Employee Retirement benefits Employer-paid life insurance Relocation assistance. Discounted tuition benefits for employees and eligible dependents For more details, see Prospective Employees https://www.eou.edu/hr/prospective-employees/.
Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer and welcomes applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law.
Salary | $75,000 to $85,750 per annum DOQ
Posting Detail Information
Open Date | 06/10/2025
Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
First Day of Application Review | 07/07/2025
Quick Link to Posting | https://eou.peopleadmin.com/postings/3272
Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
First Day of Application Review | 07/07/2025
Quick Link to Posting | https://eou.peopleadmin.com/postings/3272
Posting Specific Questions
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- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- EOU Website Posting
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- State Employment Service
- DiverseJobs.net
- Referral by EOU Employee
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Newspaper
- Other
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
- Veteran Preference Document
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- Letter of Recommendation 3
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