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Associate Executive, Housing & Dining Administration

Classification Information

Housing & Dining Administration
Housing and Dining Administration supports, educates, and enriches student experiences by providing the highest quality housing and dining services. Develops, implements, operationalizes, and supports collaborative residential and dining programs.
Executive
Executive: The positions work is achieved through the strategic direction of the organization as a whole. Executives have direct accountability for setting strategic goals and using resources. They are responsible for administrative oversight of a senior management area or other business unit with a universitywide scope of impact. These positions contribute to the highest-level panels and teams. The decisions made under the purview of the executive positions duties must routinely have direct impact on success across the university and impact the overall development of the university. Executive positions are reflected in the E1-E3 career track levels in the management/leadership track.
Level 1
Associate Executive: Accountable for annual execution of goals and objectives in area of responsibility; disseminates goals to direct reports and ensures goals are operationalized. Recommends and may approve policy for area of operational and/or functional control. Typically has multiple directors and managers as direct reports. Scope of responsibility is a university wide sub-function with multiple disciplines, or multiple functions within a college or business unit.
A - Academic Administration
Roles that are student facing or academic in nature.

Position Summary

The Associate Academic Executive within Housing and Dining Administration plays a critical role in overseeing the strategic direction and operational effectiveness of housing and dining services for the university. This position is responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality services and programs that enhance student experiences in on-campus housing and dining facilities. By collaborating with multiple departments, the executive ensures that housing and dining programs are aligned with the university's academic and student success objectives, fostering an environment that promotes student engagement, well-being, and community development. In this role, the Associate Academic Executive will lead and manage multiple directors and managers within housing, dining, and residence life, providing guidance and oversight to ensure that all services are running smoothly and meeting the needs of the student population. This includes overseeing the development, implementation, and assessment of housing assignments, dining programs, and residential life experiences, while ensuring the operational goals are met within the allocated budget and resources. The executive will work closely with other senior leadership to integrate housing and dining initiatives with broader student services programs, enhancing the overall student experience and supporting retention and academic success. The Associate Academic Executive will also play a key role in policy development, strategic planning, and resource allocation within Housing and Dining Administration. They will be responsible for recommending policies, procedures, and best practices that drive operational efficiency and foster a supportive and inclusive campus environment. Additionally, the executive will provide leadership to the team, ensuring the implementation of policies, programs, and services that are consistent with the university’s values and goals. This leadership extends to evaluating the effectiveness of existing services, addressing challenges, and continuously improving the student living and dining experience across the university.