Job Description

Serving as only the second director of this growing unit, this leader will be a champion for living-learning programs (LLP) at University of Utah. The Director will promote, manage and measure the impact of a living-learning program that hosts over 20 living-learning and theme communities. Reporting to the Senior Director of Housing, this position will advance a collaborative and unrelenting commitment to the student experience. One student experience milestone at the University of Utah is to offer exceptional living-learning environments where our students can bridge their academic and residential experiences.

The Director will be responsible for ensuring living-learning programs effectively bridge academic and student life and are grounded in our collective commitment to student well-being.

These environments will be exemplary laboratories for students to learn. The next director will work closely with and provide guidance to program coordinators for living-learning and theme communities. The next director will create a vision for the expansion of the living-learning program area and will supervise an associate director. Additional positional growth in the LLP unit is anticipated.

The Director will serve on Housing & Dining Programs' (HDP) Senior Leadership Team and will join a talented team of housing professionals who are leading the University of Utah to the next phase of housing growth. The director must cultivate strong relationships with academic units, students, and program directors. Indicators of the position's success include measurable increases in number of students engaged in LLPs (across all student demographics), evidence of LLPs impact on student's well-being and success, and evidence of deep engagement with program directors and academic units. The director must be able to demonstrate longitudinal programmatic success and strong partnerships with academic programs leading living-learning programs

Responsibilities

The Director is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight for a comprehensive housing program. This position is responsible for the following major areas:

1. Develop partnerships and departmental structure to support living learning communities and other learning focused initiatives

2. Execute operational growth plans with Living Learning Program partners with measurable programming and occupancy milestones.

3. Responsible for leading training initiatives for Living Learning Program partners to accurately utilize StarRez (housing occupancy software) tools for student selection processes as part of the HDP housing application timeline.

4. Onboard at least one new LLC annually as part of the operational growth plan.

5. In partnership with Program Coordinators, develop accountability process to ensure HDP financial resources are being used for enhancing student experience within LLP communities.

6. Formulate quantitative and qualitative assessment of initiatives and processes to align with program growth and occupancy goals.

7. Execute annual Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with LLP partners

8. Support individual development of students and staff

As a director, this position has responsibility to align strategic direction of their responsible areas, and department as a whole, with the University goals:

Promote student success to transform lives
Develop and transfer new knowledge
Engage communities to improve health and quality of life
Ensure the long-term viability of the university

The Director is responsible for identifying, researching, evaluating strategic opportunities, and evaluating their fiscal and policy implications. The Director provides support to advance the success of the entire department. They are a highly visible member of the university community who interacts across divisional lines. The Living-Learning Programs unit works collaboratively with all segments of the university through education, consultation, advisement, and referral (specific entities include Dean of Students o?ce, Living Learning Partners, Undergraduate Studies, Academic Affairs, General Counsel). The Director will serve on department, division, and university committees, as appropriate. This position is also expected to serve as a connection point with colleagues outside of the institution, including BIG 12, AIMHO, and ACUHO-I.


DISCLAIMER

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related area, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); eight years of progressively more responsible management experience; and demonstrated leadership, human relations and effective communications skills required.



Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

Type

Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates Generous employee benefit package includes 14.2% retirement contribution (subject to four-year vesting period), comprehensive health and dental coverage, and 50% tuition reduction after applicable years of service. See details at

www.benefits.utah.edu

. Paid leave time (vacation, sick leave, and holidays) Wellness programs to support physical and mental well-being Professional development opportunities for career growth Free UTA public transit pass (buses, TRAX, and FrontRunner) Employee discounts for campus events, athletic games, and cultural experiences

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.



The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.



All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu



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Posting Specific Questions

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Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).



Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
+ Yes
+ No
How many years of progressively more responsible management experience do you have?
+ Less than 2 years
+ 2 year or more, but less than 4 years
+ 4 years or more, but less than 8 years
+ 8 years or more, but less than 12 years
+ 12 years or more

Applicant Documents

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Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

List of References

Optional Documents

Open Date

10/13/2025

Requisition Number

PRN43300B

Job Title

Director, Student Services

Working Title

Dir of Living Learning Programs

Career Progression Track

G

Track Level

FLSA Code

Executive

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

No

Standard Hours per Week

40

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time

Shift

Day

Work Schedule Summary

Typically, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

VP Area

President

Department

00307 - Housing & Residential Educ

Location

Campus

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

External Posting

Pay Rate Range

95,000 - 100,000

Close Date

01/13/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)