Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type
EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, with a secondary reporting relationship with the Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, the Executive Director for Housing and Residence Life serves as the Vice Chancellor's chief advisor and senior liaison to campus community partners regarding university housing facilities and residence life. The Executive Director for Housing and Residence Life serves as a member of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs' Senior Leadership Team and supports the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs in the overall administration of the Division of Student Affairs enterprise comprised of a community of approximately 500 professional and student employees who steward fiscal resources in excess of $90 million and approximately 1,000,000 square feet in facilities to support student success. The Executive Director for Housing and Residence Life will develop, lead and collaborate with university partners to elevate the university's impact as it attains an R1 designation.

The Executive Director for Housing and Residence Life provides strategic leadership for a team of educators and services that support the security and safety for nearly 7000 residential students and coordinates off-campus housing opportunities for students in the Office of Housing and Residence Life: Housing Facilities, Residential Education and Conduct; Administrative Services and Off-Campus Living and Partnerships. The Executive Director for Housing and Residence Life prepares recommendations to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs regarding policy issues and other issues impacting the quality of residential students at North Carolina A&T State University and supports the University's financial stability through residential student retention, housing occupancy, budget planning and facilities management, managing a $20 million auxiliary.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Office for Housing and Residence Life provides students with on-campus housing that supports their health, safety and wellbeing and success. Housing and Residence Life (HRL) assists students fulfill their educational goals and ambitions through quality education, social, and cultural programs that promote community within residence halls. HRL provides student employment and residential communityopportunities that allow them to build professional skills, embrace diversity, and develop lifelong relationships.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, Counseling, College Student Personnel, or a closely related field.
• Seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in university housing and/or residence life.
• Demonstrated experience in crisis management, emergency response in a college or university setting.
• Exceptional interpersonal communications skills and ability to cultivate strong partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead, develop and manage professional staff.
• Demonstrated leadership, sound judgment, political acumen, and discernment during challenging circumstances.
• Strong background in policy development and compliance and knowledge of local, state and federal laws and proceedings related to college students (e.g. U.S. Constitution, Title IX, Title VI, etc.)

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• Previous experience serving as a Chief Housing Officer, or equivalent senior leadership role.
• Previous experience in housing and residence life at a public R1 university with a large residential population.
• Prior experience leading residence hall maintenance, construction, renovation, expansion, or housing master planning initiatives.
• Strong background with public-private partnership (P3) housing projects and third-party management relationships.
• Active engagement or leadership in College and University Housing Organizations and/or Facilities Management Organizations.

Required License or Certification

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.
On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Position Information

Working Title
Executive Director of Housing and Residence Life

Position Number
005195

Recruitment Salary Range
commensurate with education and experience

FLSA
Exempt

Appointment Type
Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track
No

FTE
40 hours/week, 12 months

If Time Limited, Appointment Length

Organizational Division
Housing & Residence Life

Organizational Location
VC for Student Affairs

Organizational Unit
Housing & Residence Life

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
EPA3206

Open Date
09/01/2026

Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled
Yes

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search

Date Position Available
09/01/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant

DSG's education practice has been exclusively retained for this engagement, which is being led by Laura Bertonazzi, Ed.D. Managing Associate. For fullest consideration, please submit a compelling cover letter and CV/resume by filling out the Talent Profile. For nominations and inquiries, please contact: [email protected]; all inquiries are strictly confidential.

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna - State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Quick Link
https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/41470