Executive Director, Residential Operations And Business Development

Georgetown University seeks an Executive Director, Residential Operations & Business Development, to provide strategic leadership for its comprehensive university housing enterprise. This role manages Housing Assignments, Operations, Summer & Conference Housing, and Business Development, supporting critical university priorities including undergraduate housing, campus growth, and capital improvements across 1.5M+ sq ft of residential space.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Provide vision and leadership for all residential operations, overseeing 5,400+ beds and 11,000 summer guests.
• Manage a $54M housing revenue and budget, including occupancy and revenue strategies.
• Lead short- and long-term planning for housing capacity and strategic partnerships.
• Coordinate capital planning, deferred maintenance, and facilities improvements for residential facilities.
• Guide move-in/move-out logistics and develop marketing strategies.
• Directly supervise two Directors and lead a team of 8 staff.
• Ensure compliance with ADA, Title IX, Fair Housing, and equity standards.
• Lead crisis response as a member of the Campus Emergency Response Team.
• Collaborate with various university departments (Student Affairs, University Counsel, GUPD, etc.).
• *Required Qualifications:**
• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Business, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 7-10 years of progressively responsible experience in university housing operations.
• Proven expertise in leadership, financial management, and occupancy management.
• Experience with housing assignment systems (e.g., StarRez).
• Excellent communication, planning, and crisis management skills.
• Strong knowledge of ADA, Title IX, and Fair Housing regulations.
• *Preferred Qualifications:**
• Experience in residential master planning, renovation, and construction.
• Familiarity with Jesuit, Catholic institutional values.
• Strong background in assessment and data-driven decision-making.
• Understanding of student learning and development theory.
• *Work Mode:** On-Campus
• *Salary Range:** $80,429 - $157,238.93