Director, University Housing

2 weeks ago


Regina, Canada University of Regina Full time

Position Summary

Are you passionate about creating an exceptional residential experience for students? Do you thrive on fostering a sense of belonging, safety, and student development within a dynamic university community? If so, we want you to lead our team as the Director of University Housing and Hospitality

As the Director, you’ll lead a dedicated team responsible for managing operations in residential life, business operations, facilities management, conference services, marketing, and information systems. Our goal is to deliver integrated student services that enhance safety, wellbeing, learning, and success while maximizing housing occupancy and creating alternate revenue opportunities through hospitality services.

If you are an expert in the area of University student housing, we want you to join our team

Nestled in the heart of the prairies, Regina offers a harmonious blend of urban sophistication and natural beauty. Here, residents relish in a high quality of life, with affordable housing, top-notch education, and an array of cultural and recreational amenities. Saskatchewan has even been noted as the most affordable province in Canada to live From its stunning parks and vibrant arts scene to its welcoming community spirit, Regina fosters a sense of belonging and adventure for all who call it home. Join us for this great job opportunity and discover our great city and even greater University campus

What You’ll Do: Strategy, Policy, and Procedures Development & Implementation: Develop and implement a strategic plan for university housing and hospitality services.Lead the execution of strategies, including occupancy management, housing retention, and facilities management. Leadership & Management: Create a detailed operational plan for seamless student transitions into university housing.Provide leadership, resources, and training for staff in programming, crisis intervention, and emergency response.Collaborate with the Information Technology team to implement a housing software system. Budget Management: Manage a $10 million+ operations budget for University Housing Services.Oversee $1.3 million in hospitality revenues.Collaborate on financial plans and targets with the Associate Vice President (Student Affairs). Community and Campus Relationships: Work with University Communications and Marketing to develop marketing and communication strategies.Manage software programs for Housing and Hospitality.Coordinate services for evacuees during crises and collaborate with food service providers. Asset Management: Safeguard University equipment and assets associated with residences.Oversee 1550 furnished bedrooms, $175 million in University buildings, and assets. Human Resources: Support recruitment and selection of Housing and Hospitality staff.Manage a diverse team of professionals, CUPE members, and student staff.Work on performance goals, development plans, and interventions as needed.Responsible for on call schedules and processes.
Why Join Us? At the University of Regina, we’re more than just a campus – we’re a community Join our team and enjoy: Meaningful Impact: Your work directly contributes to creating a better environment for our campus community. Work-Life Balance: We value your well-being and know your personal life is most important Dynamic and Inclusive Workplace: We value diversity and inclusivity. You’ll be part of a team that celebrates different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, making every day an opportunity for personal growth. Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive compensation package and benefits to reward your talent. A few of these benefits include Health/Dental/Vision Benefits, flexible spending account, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, and much more
If you’re ready to make a positive impact on students’ lives, drive innovation in university housing and hospitality services, and lead a dedicated team towards excellence, we invite you to apply for the Director of University Housing and Hospitality position. Come be a part of our vibrant university community and help shape the future of student living and campus life

Position Requirements What You’ll Bring to the Position: Bachelors degree with ten (10) years relevant University student housing experience , with preference for a Master’s degree in student development or a closely related field; Five (5) years of experience in progressively higher levels of administrative and supervisory experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in business, education or humanities or related area with 8 years related experience; Ten (10) years progressive management experience in a student-focused environment with a background highlighted by student development expertise, strategic human resource management, event management and/or ancillary operations.
Skills That Will Ensure Your Success in this Role: Demonstrated experience developing, mentoring, and motivating a diverse professional team of staff. Demonstrated experience building collaborative partnerships with faculty, administrators, students, parents/families, and campus partners. Detail-oriented and self-motivated with ability to work independently, as a leader, and a collaborative member of a team. Inclusive, diplomatic, detail-oriented, and articulate written and verbal communication skills. Ability to implement problem solving strategies to manage everyday residential challenges such as crisis response, conflict management, community development, and student/family concerns in a fast-paced environment Experience and familiarity with relevant software and knowledge to make recommendations on industry standard software designed for higher education management of residence from student applications to management of room selection to ability to provide regular financial updates and projections. Demonstrated experience in managing financial plans, achieving budget, revenue targets and cost reduction targets, asset management and competency in financial reporting. A record of applying continuous improvement and change management principles to support transitions to new programs and services while maintain positive morale and engagement. Experience in collaborating with partners in the application of targeted marketing, marketing content and developing communication strategies to create product/service awareness, interest and motivation.

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