Assistant Director – Off-Campus Housing Services

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

1d•$77,000

About The Position

The Division of University Housing at the University of Wisconsin – Madison is seeking an experienced Assistant Director to lead our Off-Campus Housing Services. The Off-Campus Housing Services office is the central resource for students and families seeking information about navigating the off-campus housing market. This position oversees the administrative operations of this office and will advance program goals and objectives. They are a public facing resource for off-campus housing for UW-Madison and provide educational programs, build relationships with landlords, and meet individually with students who need assistance.

Requirements

At least five (5) years of professional experience in university housing, advising, or a related area.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Bachelor’s degree required.

Nice To Haves

Experience assisting college students in navigating the off-campus housing market.
Experience developing and implementing student programs and events.
Master’s degree in Higher Education, or a related field with relevant work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

May assist in the development and monitoring of the unit or program budget and approve unit expenditures
Plans, implements, executes, and evaluates existing strategies and objectives for a program and makes recommendations to unit leadership for program or function enhancement
Leads the development and preparation of periodic reports and financial statements, and records progress, status, or other special reports for leadership or external agencies
Schedules logistics and secures resources for program activities across multiple work units to ensure optimum efficiency and compliance with appropriate policies, procedures, and specifications
May exercise supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 FTE or equivalent employees
Serve as a primary resource for off-campus housing for UW-Madison students.
Contributes to the preparation of proposals for funding and/or funding continuation from outside sponsors
Identifies workflow needs, contributes to the development of strategic and operational solutions, allocates resources, and implements new or revised unit operational policies and procedures
Work with housing providers to improve information available to students regarding availability, pricing, timelines for applying and signing leases, security deposits, and other aspects of rental units.