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Dir of Living Learning Programs

Position Number: 6646683
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Residence Life and Housing

Dir of Living Learning Programs

Job Summary

Serving as only the second director of this growing unit, this leader will be a champion for living-learning programs (LLP) at University of Utah. The Director will promote, manage and measure the impact of a living-learning program that hosts over 20 living-learning and theme communities. Reporting to the Senior Director of Housing, this position will advance a collaborative and unrelenting commitment to the student experience. One student experience milestone at the University of Utah is to offer exceptional living-learning environments where our students can bridge their academic and residential experiences.
The Director will be responsible for ensuring living-learning programs effectively bridge academic and student life and are grounded in our collective commitment to student well-being.
These environments will be exemplary laboratories for students to learn. The next director will work closely with and provide guidance to program coordinators for living-learning and theme communities. The next director will create a vision for the expansion of the living-learning program area and will supervise an associate director. Additional positional growth in the LLP unit is anticipated.
The Director will serve on Housing & Dining Programs' (HDP) Senior Leadership Team and will join a talented team of housing professionals who are leading the University of Utah to the next phase of housing growth. The director must cultivate strong relationships with academic units, students, and program directors. Indicators of the position's success include measurable increases in number of students engaged in LLPs (across all student demographics), evidence of LLPs impact on student's well-being and success, and evidence of deep engagement with program directors and academic units. The director must be able to demonstrate longitudinal programmatic success and strong partnerships with academic programs leading living-learning programs

Responsibilities
The Director is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight for a comprehensive housing program. This position is responsible for the following major areas:1. Develop partnerships and departmental structure to support living learning communities and other learning focused initiatives2. Execute operational growth plans with Living Learning Program partners with measurable programming and occupancy milestones.3. Responsible for leading training initiatives for Living Learning Program partners to accurately utilize StarRez (housing occupancy software) tools for student selection processes as part of the HDP housing application timeline.4. Onboard at least one new LLC annually as part of the operational growth plan.5. In partnership with Program Coordinators, develop accountability process to ensure HDP financial resources are being used for enhancing student experience within LLP communities.6. Formulate quantitative and qualitative assessment of initiatives and processes to align with program growth and occupancy goals.7. Execute annual Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with LLP partners8. Support individual development of students and staffAs a director, this position has responsibility to align strategic direction of their responsible areas, and department as a whole, with the University goals:Promote student success to transform livesDevelop and transfer new knowledgeEngage communities to improve health and quality of lifeEnsure the long-term viability of the universityThe Director is responsible for identifying, researching, evaluating strategic opportunities, and evaluating their fiscal and policy implications. The Director provides support to advance the success of the entire department. They are a highly visible member of the university community who interacts across divisional lines. The Living-Learning Programs unit works collaboratively with all segments of the university through education, consultation, advisement, and referral (specific entities include Dean of Students oce, Living Learning Partners, Undergraduate Studies, Academic Affairs, General Counsel). The Director will serve on department, division, and university committees, as appropriate. This position is also expected to serve as a connection point with colleagues outside of the institution, including BIG 12, AIMHO, and ACUHO-I.
DISCLAIMER
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically requiredNearly Continuously: Office environment.Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related area, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); eight years of progressively more responsible management experience; and demonstrated leadership, human relations and effective communications skills required.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

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Special Instructions
The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates
Generous employee benefit package includes 14.2% retirement contribution (subject to four-year vesting period), comprehensive health and dental coverage, and 50% tuition reduction after applicable years of service. See details at www.benefits.utah.edu.
Paid leave time (vacation, sick leave, and holidays)
Wellness programs to support physical and mental well-being
Professional development opportunities for career growth
Free UTA public transit pass (buses, TRAX, and FrontRunner)
Employee discounts for campus events, athletic games, and cultural experiences

Requisition Number: PRN43300B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Typically, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Department: 00307 - Housing & Residential Educ
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 95,000 - 100,000
Close Date: 1/13/2026
Open Until Filled:

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