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Director of Housing and Residential Life
The University of Miami (UM) is seeking a Director of Housing and Residential Life.
Qualification
Minimum qualifications include a master’s degree with demonstrated progressive senior
The University of Miami
Application and Nominations
SJG — The Spelman & Johnson Group
Visit the UM website at www.miami.edu
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University of Miami
Miami, FL
The Director of Housing and Residential Life oversees the facilities and programs of
the University’s residential program, which consists of five residential colleges and
seven apartment buildings. The Director manages 25 professional/administrative staff in
the in the areas of residential programming, marketing, assignments, conference housing,
and administrative operations. The Director reports to the Senior Vice Provost and
Dean of Undergraduate Education and the Vice President for Student Affairs. The Director
will partner with live-in faculty masters, associates, and other academic and student affairs
leaders to support a vibrant range of lectures, seminars, discussions, social, and
recreational programs that shape the life of the residential colleges. In addition,
the Director is responsible for a budget of $28 million and for working collaboratively
with physical plant, facilities, environmental services, and dining services to insure
the overall quality of the housing program.
responsibility in a complex residential life/housing program. Significant supervision of staff,
financial expertise, facility maintenance experience, crisis management, and planning
is required. Previous experience working within a living/learning residential life environment,
where faculty, student affairs staff, and students collaborate, work, and learn together, is valuable.
Sensitivity to the roles and perspectives of a diverse, multicultural community is essential.
Successful candidates will also possess a background in student development and knowledge
of the contemporary student issues and challenges that are inherent in today’s higher
education environment. Of particular interest will be candidates with experience in first
year initiatives for first year housing areas and in special interest housing opportunities
that emphasize academic objectives. The University is seeking candidates with a creative
vision to help us build the residential campus of the future.
Founded in 1925, UM is the largest, most comprehensive private research university in
the southeastern United States. Through its 12 schools and colleges, UM offers 180
undergraduate majors and programs, 130 masters, and 60 doctoral degrees, including
highly regarded programs in business, law, medicine, and marine science. UM has an
undergraduate enrollment of 10,000 students, with 4,500 students living in one of UM’s
five residential colleges and new apartments area. The University of Miami is located
in historic Coral Gables, a richly diverse and vibrant suburb of its namesake metropolitan area.
Review of applications will begin on February 26, 2010 and will continue until the position
is filled. A resume with an accompanying cover letter may be submitted via the SJG website
at www.spelmanandjohnson.com under the “Open Positions” link. If you are unable to
submit materials electronically, or would like to make a nomination for this position or
a confidential inquiry about this search, please contact Ellen Heffernan at eth@sjgsearch.com
or 413-529-2895.
University of Miami—Director of Housing and Residential Life
Ellen Heffernan, Partner
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veteran status, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation. Applications from females,
veterans, disabled and minority group applicants are encouraged.
