Department
Student Engagement and Wellness
Position Summary
Metropolitan State University of Denver is opening its first on-campus residential community-an approximately 550-bed facility that will introduce a fully residential student experience to a traditionally commuter institution. The Assistant Director of Housing Operations & Business Services is a full-time, 12-month professional who provides leadership for all housing operations functions including assignments, occupancy strategy, billing, business processes, and daily coordination with the campus's third-party operations and management (O&M) partner.
Reporting to the Executive Director of Housing & Residence Life and working closely with the Associate Director of Residence Life, the Assistant Director ensures that all operational, administrative, and logistical processes are seamless, efficient, student-centered, and aligned with MSU Denver's mission of access, belonging, and student success. This position plays a critical leadership role in building operational systems, establishing policies and timelines, coordinating data and reporting, and delivering an exceptional housing experience for students and families.
Evening, weekend, and on-call responsibilities are required.Key Responsibilities
Housing Assignments, Occupancy Management & Customer Service
Oversee all housing assignments processes including new student placements, returning student selection, room changes, cancellations, no-shows, and special-population assignments.
Administer and optimize the housing software platform including workflows, portals, billing integration, reporting dashboards, and communication templates.
Develop and execute occupancy management strategies including forecasting, waitlists, retention analyses, space utilization reporting, and scenario modeling.
Ensure clear, timely, student-centered communications to students and families on housing processes, dates, billing, and policies.
Coordinate housing accommodations workflow in partnership with Accessibility Services.
Housing Operations, Facilities Coordination & O&M Partnership
Serve as the day-to-day liaison to the O&M partner supporting facility maintenance, cleaning, work order follow-up, safety standards, and residential building operations.
Oversee opening, closing, break transitions, early arrival processes, and coordination with campus partners (Facilities, Campus Safety, IT, Dining, etc.).
Develop and maintain housing operations manuals, work-flow charts, and standard operating procedures.
Support inspections, room condition processes, key management, access control, lock changes, and safety compliance protocols.
Manage digital systems for assignments, work orders, incident tracking, and key inventory.
Business Services, Billing Coordination & Administrative Processes
Coordinate housing billing, fee assessment, adjustments, and credits in collaboration with the Bursar and Enrollment Services.
Oversee departmental business processes including contract management, audit needs, housing agreements, and compliance with institutional policies.
Provide financial and occupancy reporting to the Executive Director to support forecasting, rate setting, and long-term planning.
Maintain data accuracy and documentation for all operational processes.
Assist in developing annual housing calendars, application cycles, timelines, and communications plans.
Staff Supervision, Training & Leadership
Supervise one full-time coordinator or operations specialist.
Provide direction and expectations to residence life staff related to operations processes such as room condition reports, keys, occupancy procedures, and opening/closing support.
Develop and implement training for staff on operational systems, assignments processes, customer service standards, and facilities coordination.
Support RA and professional staff training in areas related to operations and business processes.
Participate in an on-call rotation and provide leadership-level consultation during emergencies or high-priority incidents.
Campus Collaboration, Policy Development & Customer Experience
Collaborate with the Associate Director of Residence Life to ensure alignment between residential education outcomes and operational practices.
Work with the Office of Admissions, Orientation, Financial Aid, Student Accounts, and academic departments to coordinate housing communication and onboarding.
Lead or support policy review and development for housing contracts, cancellation timelines, fee structures, and eligibility rules.
Serve on campus committees related to emergency response, accessibility, enrollment planning, and student success.
Uphold a high-quality customer experience through transparent processes, accessible communication, and student-first decision making.
Data, Assessment & Strategic Planning
Use occupancy data, trends, and analytics to support decision-making related to housing demand, space planning, budgeting, and future expansion.
Maintain accurate, auditable data on assignments, billing, occupancy, facilities issues, and customer service metrics.
Contribute to departmental strategic planning, budgeting processes, and long-term housing strategies as MSU Denver grows its residential program.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's required; Master's preferred
2-4 years managing housing assignments, occupancy, or housing systems
Experience with housing platforms(e.g., StarRez, eRezLife, or similar)
Experience coordinating housing billing or student account processes
Experience managing multiple timelines, processes, or operational workflows
Experience collaborating across departments or with external partners
Ability to work evenings and weekends during peak periods
Important Note
Preferred Qualifications
Experience launching or improving housing operations or systems
Experience at an urban, commuter, or access-focused institution
Experience coordinating with facilities teams, vendors, or O&M partners
Experience supporting housing operations through billing, forecasting, or data analysis
Work Hours
Full-time, 40 hours per week, Exempt
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Evenings and weekend work: Occasional evenings and weekends during peak operational periods
Completely onsite
Travel: None
Salary for Announcement
We anticipate the qualified candidate to be placed between
$67,000 - $75,000.
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
The above salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Full Consideration Date
Complete applications received by August 28, 2026, at 11:59 PM MSTwill receive full consideration, however applications will be accepted after this date until the position is lled.
Instructions to Apply
For full consideration, please submit the following documents:
Resume
Cover letter describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.
If you are an Internal applicant, please apply via the Career tab within the
WorkDay
In-Person
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Posting Representative
Marina Rios
Posting Representative Email
marios@msudenver.edu
Benefits
The University's benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental in
