SENIOR MANAGER: STUDENT HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE
Core
Provide institution-wide leadership for student accommodation and residence life, overseeing admissions, operations, safety, and student development across university campuses.
Role type
Senior Manager, Student Housing and Residence Life
Builds
Safe, inclusive, and academically supportive living-learning environments
Domain
Higher Education / Student Affairs
Required skills
Strategic leadership, governance, policy implementation, financial planning, contract and lease management, facilities coordination, risk management, staff supervision, data-controlled admissions and allocations
Preferred skills
Knowledge of DHET Minimum Norms and Standards for Student Housing, experience with housing/occupancy/financial/incident data for governance reporting, student development theory
Technologies
ITS, Budgeting tools
Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with University policies and DHET standards for student housing; oversee fair admissions, allocations, and waiting-list processes; coordinate maintenance, safety, and emergency services; manage private accommodation accreditation and contracts; lead student wellbeing and inclusion programs; manage residence personnel and student leaders; produce performance, financial, and governance reports
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight