The University at Buffalo is one of the nation s premier public research institutions. As the largest and most comprehensive university center in the State University of New York system and a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, the University at Buffalo (UB) currently enrolls 28,881 students engaged in 380 undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs. UB 2020, the institution s strategic plan, has set the University on a course of continued growth and excellence that is transforming the teaching and learning environment on UB s three unique campuses, located within the greater Buffalo region.

The Director of Residence Halls and Apartments provides visionary leadership in the management, administration, and strategic planning for a large, complex, high-quality residential system comprised of residence life, residential custodial services, residential facilities, URH administrative operations, and university apartments. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Campus Life, the Director supervises seven direct reports and a staff consisting of 180 full-time and approximately 600 part-time and student employees, and manages a complex $49 million budget. Working collaboratively with many campus stakeholders and the University Foundation, the Director will lead during a dynamic period of enrollment growth expanding both physical facilities and residential programs to enhance the learning landscape for undergraduate and graduate students. Instituting and supporting national best practices throughout all residential programs, maintaining high level occupancy and net revenue rates, and building a strong and resilient organization in which all members are committed to a common vision focused on student success are key priorities of the Director. The Director is responsible for short- and long-range facilities planning, including capital projects, renovation, deferred maintenance, and debt management for both new and existing residential facilities currently housing 7,500 students in 16 residence halls and five apartment complexes. Additionally, the Director is a key member of the Student Affairs management team and serves on numerous Division and University committees, projects, and initiatives.

A master s degree in student personnel, higher education administration, business or related field is required with at least seven years of progressively responsible experience in residence hall management. Experience working with undergraduates and/or graduate students integrating knowledge of student development and best practices in building living and learning communities is also required. Evidence of strong administration, planning, and staff development skills; excellent fiscal planning, debt management, and analytical abilities; experience with new construction, renovation, and facilities maintenance; an entrepreneurial outlook; ability to work in a union environment on multiple projects simultaneously; and a collegial style that invites collaboration and shared vision will be important in the consideration of the new Director.

Review of applications will begin March 19, 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 link Open Positions. Nominations for this position may be emailed to Valerie Szymkowicz at vbs@sjgsearch.com. If you are unable to submit materials electronically, please call SJG at 413-529-2895.

SJG - The Spelman & Johnson Group
University at Buffalo - Director of Residence Halls & Apartments
Valerie B. Szymkowicz, Senior Associate

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