Job Details

Director, Student Housing

Salary: $95,248.00 - $147,940.00 Annually
Job Type:
Job Number: 20260425
Closing: 5/17/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Merced College, CA
Department:


Merced College is seeking a visionary and equity-minded Director of Student Housing to provide strategic leadership and administrative oversight for current and future college-affiliated student housing initiatives. This role serves as a critical component of the College's commitment to student access, equity, retention, and completion by addressing housing insecurity and supporting holistic student success.

As a leader within Student Services, the Director of Student Housing oversees the planning, implementation, and evaluation of intersegmental, partnered, and college-supported housing programs, including the Merced Promise Housing Project. The Director collaborates closely with campus departments and external partners to integrate housing with comprehensive wraparound supports-such as counseling, academic planning, basic needs resources, mental health services, and transfer pathways-ensuring students thrive both academically and personally.

Guided by best practices in student housing and residential support, the Director promotes inclusive, culturally responsive, and student-centered approaches that foster belonging, persistence, and successful pathways to completion, transfer, or workforce entry. This role exemplifies Merced College's dedication to creating supportive environments where students can live, learn, and succeed.

As you consider this opportunity, know that Merced College is more than a community college - we are a catalyst for transformation, redefining higher education and setting new standards for excellence. Serving nearly 20,000 students each year, we are proud to be a leading center of learning and opportunity in California's Central Valley.

Founded in 1962, Merced College blends a strong tradition of academic excellence with forward-thinking innovation to create an inclusive and engaging environment for students and employees alike. Committed to the well-being, growth, and professional success of our team, we foster collaboration and a supportive culture where every employee is empowered to make a difference. Located in the heart of California's Central Valley, the City of Merced offers a welcoming community of more than 90,000 residents, with easy access to the Bay Area, Sacramento, and Yosemite National Park.

If you are passionate about innovation, equity, and student success, we invite you to join the Merced College team.

Merced College Mission

At Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known by their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development.

Merced College Vision

Enriching our community through educational experiences and support services:

• Degree/Certificate Programs
• Transfer
• Career Technical Education
• Workforce Training
• Lifelong Learning
• Basic Skills
• Community Engagement

Merced College promotes student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, and institutional effectiveness, all with a focus on student achievement.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
This is an exempt classified management position. Under the direction of the Associate Vice President of Student Services, the Director of Student Housing Programs & Partnerships provides strategic leadership and administrative oversight for current and future Merced College-affiliated student housing initiatives, including the Merced Promise Intersegmental Affordable Student Housing Project and other housing programs developed to support student access, equity, retention and completion.
The Director is responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, administration and evaluation of student housing programs operated by, affiliated with, or partnered through Merced College. This includes intersegmental housing initiatives with four-year institutions, public or private partners, college-operated housing models and other housing strategies intended to reduce housing insecurity and support student success.

The Director serves as the primary liaison between Merced College and external housing partners, leads the integration of housing with student support services and ensures programs align with institutional priorities, regulatory requirements and best practices in student housing and residential support.
The Director also collaborates across the Student Services division to ensure students in affiliated housing receive comprehensive wraparound support, including counseling, academic planning, basic needs resources, mental health services, career and transfer guidance, and engagement opportunities designed to promote retention, completion and successful transition to four-year institutions or the workforce.

REPORTS TO
Associate Vice President of Student Services

SALARY SCHEDULE
Management Range 6
Salary will be commensurate with education and experience
Additional compensation for doctorate
This is a categorically funded assignment contingent upon year-to-year funding


Examples of Duties

REPRESENTATIVEDUTIES

• Provide leadership and oversight for Merced College-affiliated student housing programs, including current and future intersegmental, partnered, or college-supported housing initiatives.
• Oversee Merced College's participation in the Merced Promise Housing Project and coordinate planning for additional housing opportunities that support student success.
• Serve as the primary administrative liaison with university partners, housing operators, developers, and other external stakeholders.
• Plan, develop, and implement housing policies, procedures, and eligibility criteria for Merced College-affiliated housing programs.
• Coordinate housing allocation, onboarding, communication, and ongoing support for students participating in college-affiliated housing.

• Coordinate with Counseling and Office of Relations with Schools to ensure housing students complete orientation, education planning and ongoing academic progress monitoring.
• Collaborate with outreach, welcome center and recruitment efforts to integrate housing opportunities into onboarding and transition services for new and prospective students.
• Collaborate with Student Services, Financial Aid, Counseling, Guided Pathways, Outreach, Transfer Center, and other campus units to integrate housing with student onboarding and wraparound supports.
• Support the design and delivery of residential support models that promote persistence, academic success, belonging, and timely transfer or completion.
• Monitor compliance with housing agreements, memoranda of understanding (MOUs), contracts, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Analyze housing utilization, student success, and equity impact data; prepare reports and recommendations to inform institutional decision-making.
• Assist in the development and management of budgets, grants, and special funding sources supporting student housing initiatives.
• Coordinate crisis response, student conduct referrals, and support services for Merced College students residing in affiliated housing, working collaboratively with partners.
• Participate in the planning, development, and operation of on-site or affiliated student resource centers connected to housing initiatives.
• Represent Merced College at college, district, regional, and state meetings related to student housing, equity, transfer, and student success.
• Promote equity-minded, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed practices across housing programs and partnerships.
• Supervise assigned staff, consultants, or student employees, as applicable.
• Serve on college and district committees related to housing, student services, equity, and strategic initiatives.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• The mission and structure of the California Community Colleges
• Student housing models, residential life support practices and housing affordability strategies
• Intersegmental partnerships between community colleges, universities and external entities
• Student equity, retention, completion and transfer initiatives
• Title 5, FERPA, and applicable state and federal regulations
• Program development, budgeting, assessment and reporting
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation

Ability to:

• Provide leadership for complex, multi-partner initiatives
• Plan and implement new programs in evolving policy environments
• Analyze data and use findings to inform continuous improvement
• Communicate effectively with diverse constituencies
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships
• Lead with cultural humility and equity-minded practices
• Interpret and apply policies, contracts and regulatory requirements

Typical Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education/Training/Experience
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
AND
Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in student services, housing programs, transfer initiatives or higher education partnerships

License or Certificate
Possession of a valid driver's license and ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance policy.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training/Experience

• Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Education Leadership, Public Administration or a related field
• Experience working in a California Community College setting
• Experience with student housing initiatives, basic needs programs or intersegmental partnerships
• Knowledge of Student Equity & Achievement and Guided Pathways frameworks
• Experience managing grants, contracts or externally funded programs
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMAND AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment
Work is performed primarily in an office environment with some travel to different sites; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.

Physical Ability to

• Hear and understand speech at normal levels
• Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation
• Read printed matter and computer screens
• Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
• Bend and twist, stoop, kneel, crawl, push, pull
• Reach in all directions
• Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations
• Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard

Vision
See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing
Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply:

1. Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mccd
   
   

Required Documentation:

1. Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)
2. Resume
3. List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted)
4. Legible, unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate); transcripts must include the degree major and date the institution granted the degree; official copies are not required unless applicant is hired
5. Diversity Statement: The Merced College District has a diverse staff and student population. As such, applicants must demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the community at large. Please describe your leadership efforts and professional experience promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in a work setting. Please do not include any personally identifying information. Limit your response to one (1) page.
6. If applicable, foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation completed by an approved organization.
7. If applicable, Equivalency Review Form (Required for applicants who do not possess the stated minimum educational qualifications and are seeking consideration on the basis of equivalency) https://www.mccd.edu/about-merced-college/divisions/human-resources/equivalency/

Only the required documentation as listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile.

Interview Information:
Applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to participate in onsite oral interviews conducted by a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be selected to move forward to the interview stage.

Employee Benefits:
Employee Benefits: Health benefits for the employee and all their eligible dependents cost employee's only $12 per month and provide access to PPO medical coverage, PPO dental coverage, VSP Vision coverage, and more! Please visit our Merced College Benefits website for more details about our incredible employee benefits. In addition, sick leave and retirement benefits are also provided.

Condition of Employment:
The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office. Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer



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