Job Title: Assistant Director of Housing Operations

Department: Residential Programs and Housing

Campus Location: Main Campus

FLSA Status: Exempt/ Salaried

Position Type/ Work Schedule

• 2080 Hours per year
• 12 Months per year
• 40 Hours per week (Estimated)

About Us

Colorado College is a nationally recognized, residential liberal arts college with 2,100 students from around the world. Employees set the stage for student success by bringing their diverse experience and knowledge to the table. The college actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment in which students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives can learn and work. 

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Housing Operations is responsible for the daily management of complex housing operations, including room assignments, financial transactions and tracking, and all forms of communication with campus and external partners. The role oversees housing operations for summer conferences and collaborates extensively across the Division of Student Life and other areas of the college to support efficient, effective, and mission-aligned housing processes. This position includes live-on and on-call responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Housing Operations:
  
  • Manage all housing related communications and multiple room assignment processes for all Colorado College students, with close collaboration and consultation with the Director of Housing & the Residential Experience, Housing Programs Coordinator, and the Residential Life Coordinators (RLCs).
  • StarRez Housing Software Power user with oversite of the housing portal, assignments data and records, billing records, reporting, rooms setup, inventories, and all other applicable processes.
  • Develop and recommend housing selection, assignment and room change policies and procedures to increase efficiency and clarity for students, parents/family, and staff.
  • Hire, train, and supervise Housing Programs Coordinator and department Administrative Assistant
  • Hire, train, and supervise Housing Office Student Staff in conjunction with Assistant Director of Residential Experience.
  • Leads the design, management, and maintenance of department’s website and other marketing/communications collateral materials, including brochures, maps, and social media.
  • Advances comprehensive short- and long-range planning efforts encompassing housing contracts and policies, assignment processes, communications, marketing, and technology systems.
  • Oversee all summer housing operations including management of summer school housing, hiring and supervision of housing summer student staff, host the summer preparations meeting.
  • Collaborate with the Office of College Events & Assistant Director of Residential Experience to implement summer conferences expectations.
  • Serve as a member of Residential Experience Leadership Team.
  • Serve in departmental on call rotation for residential community of 1800 students.
    
    

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree plus a minimum of three years of full-time housing or residence life experience
• Experience with on-call and/or crisis response; previous supervision experience
• Experience with housing management software, excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
  Employment will be contingent upon the satisfactory results of a background check of candidate and their live-in spouse or partner (if applicable).

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional staff supervision experience; housing operations experience in higher education; knowledge of StarRez housing management systems.

Applicants are welcome to apply even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications. We value diverse perspectives and encourage individuals with a genuine interest in the role to submit their applications. 

Other Position Details:

• Supervises Students & Staff
• Position will not drive CC vehicles

Application Instructions

• Application Deadline - last day to submit an application: May 15, 2026
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  

In alignment with our commitment to reduce potential bias in hiring, applicants may redact any information that discloses their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from educational institutions on resumes, certifications, transcripts, or other application materials. There will be no penalties for the omission of such information.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

• $56,958 to $68,349 per year

What We Offer:

As part of the total compensation for Staff and Faculty roles, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time - accrual of 7.34 hours of vacation per pay period (176 hours, 22 days per year) and 4 hours of sick time per pay period (96 hours, 12 days per year)
• Paid seasonal breaks and holidays (20 days per year)
• 403(b) retirement plans where employees contribute 5% of pay and CC contributes 10%
• Tuition benefits for employee and eligible dependent
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program
• Wellness benefits include free access to the sports center, swimming pool, arts and crafts, outdoor programs, and financial consultants

Benefits and Wellness Information:

Please refer to our Benefits Page

Explore the Department: To learn more about Housing Operations at Colorado College visit: https://www.coloradocollege.edu/offices/housing-and-conferences/ & https://www.coloradocollege.edu/offices/housing-and-conferences/about.us-page/mission.n.vision.html

Accommodation Statement:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College’s policies, if you have a disability and would like to request accommodations to support your application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at HR@coloradocollege.edu as early as possible. Positions may close on the listed deadline or, if posted as continuous, may close without prior notice.

E-Verify Information:

This organization participates in E-Verify. For more information, visit www.e-verify.gov

Leave Information:

Please refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/welcome/leadership/policies/vacation-leave-and-accrual.html