Director Housing and Residence Life
Company: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Location: Prescott
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description The Opportunity Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
University–Prescott is seeking an innovative, student-centered, and
strategically minded Director of Housing and Residence Life to lead
an expanding residential program during an exciting period of
institutional growth. Serving as the Senior Housing Officer and a
key member of the Division of Student Affairs Leadership Team, the
Director provides vision, direction, and executive leadership for a
dynamic department. With multiple new residential facilities
housing over 300 additional beds coming online next year, this role
offers an exceptional opportunity to build, shape, and elevate a
thriving residential experience at a nationally recognized
institution. The Director will oversee a current portfolio of over
1,400 beds, a talented team of eight full-time professionals, and
50 student staff. Position Details This is a full-time, 12-month,
live-off position with on-call responsibilities that plays a
pivotal role in the student experience and campus infrastructure
planning. The Director will have the unique opportunity to
influence campus culture, advance strategic initiatives, and help
shape the next era of residential living at Embry-Riddle Prescott.
Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace With
vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL, and Prescott, AZ—along with
a Worldwide network spanning roughly 120 global
locations—Embry-Riddle proudly stands as the world’s largest
aviation and aerospace university. Now celebrating our 100th year,
we continue to lead innovation in STEM education, serving more than
30,000 students worldwide. Our cutting-edge programs in Applied
Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety,
Security, and Space prepare the next generation of leaders shaping
the future of flight and beyond. Click here to take a virtual tour
of the Prescott Campus! Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle! Generous
Time Off: Enjoy 9 paid holidays, including the day after
Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one
undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for
your spouse and dependent children up to age 26. Retirement
Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your
retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution – with no
vesting period. Qualifications Required Education and
Qualifications: ___________________ Master Degree - Student
Affairs, Educational Leadership/Administration, Counseling. 5-10
Years of Experience in college or university housing and/or
residence life operations Strong organizational, supervisory,
administrative, and technology skills Experience with online
records management software (Maxient, THD, and/or others)
Experience supervising full-time professional staff Experience in
on-call/emergency response rotation Experience as a student conduct
officer Preferred Qualifications: __________________ • Threat
assessment training/certification • Involvement in local, state,
and/or national professional housing and residence life
organization(s) Application process/requirements Review of
applications will begin immediately and will continue until the
position is filled. To submit your application for this
opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search
for requisition number R310873. Please attach all relevant
materials to your application when you apply online. Complete
submissions include: Cover letter Resume Contact information for at
least three professional references (please note that references
may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)
Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the
ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday. Embry-Riddle
is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are
valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff,
and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities
for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other
benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions —
including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of
employment — based on individual merit, qualifications, and
abilities. Embry Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and
harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy.
Embry Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing
genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any
other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its
employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial
aid, or other school-administered programs or activities. For
further information, please visit our website .
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