Assistant Director of Housing and Event Support

Position Information

NBAPOSN Title Working Title Assistant Director of Housing and Event Support Brief Position Overview

The Assistant Director of Housing and Event Support supports the overall administration and operation of Housing and Residence Life and student engagement initiatives. This position plays a key leadership role in fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaging residential community while assisting with coordination of campus events, training initiatives, marketing efforts, and student engagement opportunities. The position requires strong organizational, supervisory, and interpersonal skills and includes evening and weekend responsibilities as part of departmental operations and event facilitation.

Position Number Department Housing & Residential Life Division Student Access and Success Appointment Type Professional Contract Term Fiscal Year Semester If other, specify From date If other, specify End date FLSA Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining FTE 1.0 Benefits Eligible Yes Compensation Annual Salary Salary range of $53,000.00 to $56,000.00 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications Contract Type LOA If other, please specify Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement

Montana State University Billings is a preferred employer in the region-WE WANT YOU!

The following are reasons why you should join our team:

• Work-life balance

• Holidays-10 paid holidays per year and 1 Floating Holiday

• Vacation- 15 days per year (New Employees to 10 years; after 10 years the accrual rate increases)

• Sick Leave - Earned at an accrual rate of .0416125 for each hour in pay status.

• Employee and Dependent Tuition Waiver

• Opportunities to engage in professional development opportunities

• Committed to employee wellness and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program

• Medical Benefits that are robust and affordable

• Visit MUS Benefits to learn more about our benefit package including:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental

• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability are incorporated into our benefits.

• Learn more about our retirement benefits at MUS Retirement.

• Opportunities for career growth and a variety of career paths

• Campus vibrancy- coffee shops, FREE attendance to MSUB concerts, athletic events, and lectures, access to recreation center, library, etc.

• Beautiful campus environment that features our MSUB Mile walking path

Duties and Responsibilities

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Housing & Residence Life Operations

• Assist with the overall daily operations of Housing and Residence Life.
• Support occupancy management, housing processes, and residential community development initiatives.
• Participate in the professional staff on-call rotation and respond to student emergencies, crisis situations, and facility concerns.
• Assist with residence hall conduct processes and follow-up related to student behavioral concerns - as needed or assigned by the ADOS.
• Support case management and coordinate follow-up with Hall Directors related to student welfare, conduct, and community standards
• Collaborate with campus partners to support student success, retention, and wellbeing within the residential community.
• Assist with summer housing operations, including summer conference planning, and coordination with the Petro Hall Director who will be responsible for facilitating the operation of summer conferencing.

Supervision & Staff Development

• Provide direct supervision and support for Hall Directors and indirect support and supervision of the Resident Assistants (RAs).
• Provide mentorship and guidance to student leaders and professional staff
• Help with RA Class / RA Staff Meetings, RA development as needed
• Assist in the recruitment, selection, training, and evaluation of Residence Life student staff.
• Help coordinate and facilitate Residence Life training sessions and professional development opportunities.
• This includes but is not limited to Fall Staff Training, Spring Staff Training, Summer Staff Training and the budgeting needed to complete these trainings to the standard that MSUB Housing and Residence Life upholds.

Student Engagement & Event Coordination

• Coordinate and support student engagement initiatives, campus programming, and residential events.
• Assist with Engagement Hub events and collaborative campus-wide programming efforts.
• Develop and implement promotional and marketing materials for events, trainings, and departmental initiatives.
• Utilize social media, digital platforms, and other communication strategies to increase student participation and engagement.
• Support assessment efforts related to student engagement and program effectiveness.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation related to housing operations, conduct, programming, and conferences.
• Assist with departmental communications and outreach initiatives.
• Support departmental goals, strategic initiatives, and special projects as assigned.
• Serve on university committees and represent Housing and Residence Life at campus events and meetings as appropriate.

QUALITIES:

• Leadership and supervision
• Student development and engagement
• Crisis response and problem-solving
• Communication and collaboration
• Event planning and coordination
• Organization and time management
• Inclusivity and relationship building

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This position requires frequent evening and weekend work associated with student engagement activities, training programs, on-call responsibilities, and campus events.
• Occasional lifting, moving event materials, and walking throughout campus may be required.

Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Education Required:

• Bachelor's degree in education, Communications, Business, or a related field.

Experience Required:

• Experience working in Housing and Residence Life
• Experience with student engagement, event planning, or student affairs.
• Experience in event promotion, marketing, and social media management.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and mentor both professional and student staff.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Ability to respond effectively to crisis situations and student concerns.

Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Education Preferred:

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Leadership, or a related field.

Experience Preferred:

• Experience with student conduct processes and case management.
• Experience coordinating summer conferences or campus housing programs.

The Successful Candidate Will Special Requirements Physical Demands This position has supervisory duties? Yes

Posting Detail Information

Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 2600058P Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 07/01/2026 Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date 06/09/2026 Close Date 06/16/2026 Open until filled No Special Instructions Summary

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Quick Link for Internal Postings https://employment.msubillings.edu/postings/7721 Diversity Statement

Montana State University Billings is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University's mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.

Montana State University Billings makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant's ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee's ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran's Employment Preference Act, MSU Billings provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran's preference or request accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office, Montana State University Billings, 1500 University Drive, Billings, MT 59101-0298, 406-657-2278, employment@msubillings.edu.

MSU Billings Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Billings Website: http://www.msubillings.edu/humres/eeos.htm