Bowdoinham Country Store
Senior Associate Director of Housing Operations
Bowdoinham Country Store, Montgomery, Alabama, United States
Senior Associate Director of Housing Operations
Are you passionate about creating inclusive, student-centered living experiences? Bowdoin College is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as our
Senior Associate Director of Housing Operations . In this pivotal role, you’ll orchestrate the full spectrum of housing logistics—from occupancy planning and room selection to policy development and system administration—all while championing fairness, equity, and belonging.
You’ll be the strategic force behind smooth transitions in and out of campus housing, accurate data reporting, and collaborative partnerships across departments. As part of our integrated residential education model, you’ll work closely with professional and student staff to support co-curricular learning and foster a vibrant residential community.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Oversee all aspects of residential Housing Assignments in the academic year, including first-year placements aligned with Bowdoin’s community model, transfers, housing accommodations with Student Accessibility, and special program placements.
Serve as the StarRez system administrator, configuring applications and portals, permissions, automations, communications, and reports. Build and maintain dashboards and routine reports on occupancy, demand trends, space utilization, and other key metrics.
Serve as primary point of contact for students in upperclass housing with challenges; offer kind, caring & predictable support to students problem‑solving their housing issues.
Lead cross-divisional teams to plan, execute and debrief housing transitions including openings, closings, mid‑year transitions, early arrivals, and break housing.
Provide strategic occupancy management by leading annual and term‑based forecasting and space planning across residence halls, College Houses, and the off‑campus lottery.
The hiring range for this position is expected to be: $73,500 – $78,000.
BENEFITS AND PERKS
A variety of health insurance plans (Medical, Vision, Dental)
Generous Retirement Plan – 401(a) and 403(b)
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per calendar year, 12 days of personal/sick time
Paid Parental Leave (Available after one year of service)
Household access to many of the College’s facilities including the gym and pool
QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or related field preferred. Specialized training in StarRez housing software preferred.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
Familiarity with student development theory and crisis management protocols.
Supervisory skills to hire, train, coach and evaluate professional and/or paraprofessional staff.
Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and report-building.
EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES A minimum of 4 years experience in residential life, student affairs, or related campus role required.
Experience Equivalencies may include multiple years of non‑Residential Life experience in higher education along with other significant, comparable professional residential experience, such as large‑scale retreat center housing/operations; residential camp housing/operations & capital planning; or hotel/hospitality experience with residential program components.
Cultivate a welcoming and inclusive residential environment that supports student learning and personal growth.
Serve as a first point of contact for student concerns, providing guidance, support, and referrals as needed.
Plan and execute educational, cultural, and community‑building programs in alignment with institutional goals.
Uphold and communicate college policies while fostering a respectful and accountable community.
Respond to incidents and emergencies as part of the student support network.
Collaborate with campus departments (e.g., Counseling, Campus Safety, Student Activities) to support holistic student development.
Maintain accurate documentation of incidents, programming, and student interactions in accordance with college protocols.
Navigate sensitive topics with discretion and uphold confidentiality; exercise sound judgement in complex or emotionally charged situations.
STANDARD WORK DAYS AND HOURS Monday to Friday, 8:30 am‑5:00 pm; full‑time position (40 hrs/52 weeks) with occasional evening or weekend work during predicted arrival, closing, and break periods. On‑call in the event of residential building‑related emergency.
EEO INFORMATION Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected status.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.
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ABOUT BOWDOIN Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors. We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity.
Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.
Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty‑five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.
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Senior Associate Director of Housing Operations . In this pivotal role, you’ll orchestrate the full spectrum of housing logistics—from occupancy planning and room selection to policy development and system administration—all while championing fairness, equity, and belonging.
You’ll be the strategic force behind smooth transitions in and out of campus housing, accurate data reporting, and collaborative partnerships across departments. As part of our integrated residential education model, you’ll work closely with professional and student staff to support co-curricular learning and foster a vibrant residential community.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Oversee all aspects of residential Housing Assignments in the academic year, including first-year placements aligned with Bowdoin’s community model, transfers, housing accommodations with Student Accessibility, and special program placements.
Serve as the StarRez system administrator, configuring applications and portals, permissions, automations, communications, and reports. Build and maintain dashboards and routine reports on occupancy, demand trends, space utilization, and other key metrics.
Serve as primary point of contact for students in upperclass housing with challenges; offer kind, caring & predictable support to students problem‑solving their housing issues.
Lead cross-divisional teams to plan, execute and debrief housing transitions including openings, closings, mid‑year transitions, early arrivals, and break housing.
Provide strategic occupancy management by leading annual and term‑based forecasting and space planning across residence halls, College Houses, and the off‑campus lottery.
The hiring range for this position is expected to be: $73,500 – $78,000.
BENEFITS AND PERKS
A variety of health insurance plans (Medical, Vision, Dental)
Generous Retirement Plan – 401(a) and 403(b)
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per calendar year, 12 days of personal/sick time
Paid Parental Leave (Available after one year of service)
Household access to many of the College’s facilities including the gym and pool
QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or related field preferred. Specialized training in StarRez housing software preferred.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
Familiarity with student development theory and crisis management protocols.
Supervisory skills to hire, train, coach and evaluate professional and/or paraprofessional staff.
Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and report-building.
EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES A minimum of 4 years experience in residential life, student affairs, or related campus role required.
Experience Equivalencies may include multiple years of non‑Residential Life experience in higher education along with other significant, comparable professional residential experience, such as large‑scale retreat center housing/operations; residential camp housing/operations & capital planning; or hotel/hospitality experience with residential program components.
Cultivate a welcoming and inclusive residential environment that supports student learning and personal growth.
Serve as a first point of contact for student concerns, providing guidance, support, and referrals as needed.
Plan and execute educational, cultural, and community‑building programs in alignment with institutional goals.
Uphold and communicate college policies while fostering a respectful and accountable community.
Respond to incidents and emergencies as part of the student support network.
Collaborate with campus departments (e.g., Counseling, Campus Safety, Student Activities) to support holistic student development.
Maintain accurate documentation of incidents, programming, and student interactions in accordance with college protocols.
Navigate sensitive topics with discretion and uphold confidentiality; exercise sound judgement in complex or emotionally charged situations.
STANDARD WORK DAYS AND HOURS Monday to Friday, 8:30 am‑5:00 pm; full‑time position (40 hrs/52 weeks) with occasional evening or weekend work during predicted arrival, closing, and break periods. On‑call in the event of residential building‑related emergency.
EEO INFORMATION Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected status.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
* How did you hear about this position? Indeed.com
Chronicle of Higher Education
Diverse Issues in Higher Ed
Glassdoor
Google Search
HigherEdJobs.com
InsideHigherEd.com
MANP
Maine Job Link
LiveandWorkinMaine.com
Employee Referral
Bowdoin College Website
Radio Ad
TechMaine
NCAA
CASE
Other
If you answered Employee Referral or Other, please specify here:
(Open Ended Question)
ABOUT BOWDOIN Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors. We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity.
Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.
Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty‑five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.
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