Assistant Director of Residential Facilities

JOB SUMMARY

The Department of Residential Living and Education at the University of Connecticut plays a vital
role in shaping the student experience by creating living environments that foster belonging, well-being, and academic success. Housing over
14,000 students across the Storrs, Hartford, and Stamford campuses—representing approximately 64% of the undergraduate population—The
Department of Residential Living and Education designs, maintains, and operates spaces that serve as extensions of the classroom and
catalysts for personal and community development.

Through intentional facility management, innovative programming, and collaboration
with campus partners, we provide safe, sustainable, and inclusive residential environments that directly enhance students’ academic and
personal growth.

The Assistant Director of Residential Facilities plays a pivotal role in shaping the physical and environmental
conditions that define the student living experience. Reporting to the Director of Residential Living and Education, this position ensures
that every aspect of the residential environment—from building systems and furniture to emergency planning and sustainability—supports
student success, safety, and well-being. The position is full-time, in-person and on-campus.

The Assistant Director manages the daily
operational needs of more than 90 residence halls and residential properties across 18 residential areas, serving as the key liaison between
Residential Living and Education and University Facilities Operations, University Planning, Design and Construction, and Public Safety.

Recognizing that the spaces where students live profoundly influence their learning, engagement, and community connections, this role
ensures that our residential facilities are responsive to the evolving needs of students and contribute meaningfully to the University’s
mission.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Environmental Experience Leadership

• Ensure that all residential environments at each of our campus environments promote belonging, safety, accessibility, and student
  engagement.
• Align facilities operations with the department’s curricular and developmental goals, recognizing the residence hall
  as a vital learning environment.
• Collaboration with the Center for Students with Disabilities to ensure the communities meet the
  physical and social needs of our students.

• Serve
  as a key point of contact for Facilities Operations Directors, University Planning, Design and Construction (UPDC) Project Managers, and
  other partners on all maintenance, renovation, and capital projects.
• Oversee routine and deferred maintenance to minimize
  disruption and maximize student comfort and satisfaction.
• Support regional staff on relationships with property management and
  development teams to ensure the student environment meets our students’ needs.

• Ensure residential spaces meet or exceed university standards for health, safety, and risk
  management.
• Support emergency preparedness and response to natural disasters, system failures, and environmental hazards.
• Promote sustainable practices in building management, waste reduction, and energy efficiency.

• Lead planning, ordering, receiving and management of furniture, fixtures, and equipment
  (FF&E)
  across residence halls, apartments, and common areas.
• Develop and maintain multi-year replacement and renewal plans
  that reflect
  student use patterns and long-term sustainability.

• Collect and
  analyze facilities and environmental data to assess how physical conditions impact the student experience.
• Make
  evidence-based
  recommendations for facility improvements and resource allocations.

• Provide training and guidance to professional and student staff on facilities use, maintenance processes,
  sustainability, and safety
  protocols.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure events and programs adhere to risk management and
  environmental standards.

• Coordinate immediate and follow-up
  responses to major facilities issues
  such as floods, outages, and structural failures.
• Partner with Public Safety and Facilities
  Operations to maintain compliance with
  fire codes and emergency equipment standards.

• Manage
  the condition, access, and readiness of staff apartments, office space, and shared administrative
  facilities, ensuring they support
  productivity and wellness.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Five (5)
  years of full-time professional experience in a residential life, facilities operations program, or
  related field.
• Demonstrated
  understanding of building systems and facilities management as they relate to student well-being and
  experience.
• Knowledge of
  current trends in student housing, facilities sustainability, and environmental design.
• Proven
  commitment to working with diverse
  populations and fostering inclusive environments.
• Interpersonal and communication skills with
  demonstrated ability to collaborate
  effectively.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree.

APPOINTMENT
TERMS

This is a full-time, permanent position. The University offers a competitive salary, and
outstanding benefits,
including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment. For additional
information regarding
benefits, please visit UConn Health
Benefits and explore the sections under the Benefits & Leaves and Engagement & Learning headers. Other rights, terms, and
conditions of
employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the University of
Connecticut
Professional Employees Association (UCPEA).

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the
successful
candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO
APPLY

Please apply online at Faculty and Staff
Positions,
Search #499643 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional
references.

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on July 13, 2026.

All employees
are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics.

All members of the University of
Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University
community.

The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively
sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse
employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each
member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We
strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, marital status,
national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disabilities, veteran’s status, status as a victim of
domestic violence and/or sexual assault and/or trafficking in persons as defined by Connecticut law, prior conviction of a crime, workplace
hazards to the reproductive systems, or gender identity or expression.

The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO employer
including for Disability and Veteran status.

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