Director of Student Housing and Residential Life (SHRL)

California State University Monterey Bay (Cal State Monterey Bay), a public, Hispanic-serving institution in Monterey, California, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for its director of student housing and residential life (SHRL). The position is an in-person leadership role.

Located on the central California Coast, California State University, Monterey Bay empowers students to become compassionate leaders ready to shape the future. They offer a transformative, experience-rich education in a supportive, inclusive, and inspiring environment. CSU Monterey Bay enrolls more than 50 percent of first-generation students, earning its #1 ranking as a top performer for social mobility in the west by U.S. News & World Report.

The senior director (SD) serves as the senior housing officer for student housing and residential life (SHRL) programs, services, and operations; and provides comprehensive vision, guidance, and leadership for planning, developing and implementing a student-centered residential experience serving over 3,600 residential students, with annual budget of approximately $30 million. They will supervise the SHRL leadership team, which consists of the associate directors for facilities, residential life, operations and outreach, budget and finance, and the assistant director for organizational development. Indirectly, the SD will oversee 20 additional full-time professional staff, 70 student employees in various roles, and approximately 100 resident assistants.

The salary range for this position is $145,000-$165,000.

Qualifications
A master's degree and seven years of student affairs experience in a residential university program are required. Experience at the senior housing officer level, and a doctorate in student personnel services, higher education, counseling, or a related field is preferred.

Additional experience beyond the minimum requirements, demonstrating the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge and abilities shown above, may substitute for up to two years of education on a year-for-year basis.

The preferred candidate will have significant experience developing university student housing programs and services, experience creating and assessing learning outcomes, and general knowledge of organizational, personnel, and fiscal management.

In addition to the qualifications stated above, key stakeholders identified the following capabilities and attributes of a successful candidate:

• Demonstrated experience supervising professional staff.

• Experience developing cooperative and collaborative working relationships with individuals and groups across campuses.

• Familiar with residential student success best practices, student life, facilities, and business operations.

• Familiarity with the academic support needs of first-generation students.

• Proven ability to innovate within complex systems.

• Experience launching new programs or redesigning systems to improve student engagement and retention.

• The ability to redesign residential life models to prioritize student belonging, social integration, and holistic wellness that can measurably impact retention and engagement.

• General knowledge of organizational, personnel, and fiscal management.

• Experience with assessment of programs and activities with a focus on learning outcomes.

• The ideal candidate will have proficiency with PeopleSoft, StarRez, Maxient, and Cboard (PCS Odyssey) systems.

Application and Nomination
University Corporation at CSU Monterey Bay has selected Spelman Johnson, a leading executive search firm, to assist with leading this search. Review of applications will begin July 9, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Submit a resume and cover letter via https://apptrkr.com/6370135

• Contact Julie Leos at [email protected] for confidential inquiries.

• Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895 or email [email protected].

Visit the University Corporation at CSU Monterey Bay website at www.csumb.edu/corporation

The University Corporation at Monterey Bay is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. This position is required to maintain confidentiality as outlined in the Department of Education’s Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and California’s Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding sensitive student issues.