Housing Operations Manager

Posted:
6/30/2026, 12:36:54 PM

Location(s):
Arizona, United States ⋅ Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support ⋅ Operations & Logistics

Workplace Type:
On-site

Grand Canyon University is currently seeking a Housing Operations Manager. This position is instrumental in assisting the Housing Operations Director with the planning, operation and implementation of student housing to ensure a positive, healthy and safe living and learning environment for the students.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and coordinate all processes and committees related to the assignment of student housing, including the traditional school year housing and summer housing.

  • Assists Housing Coordinators with customer service complaints with parents/students.

  • Review, update and create campus residential policies alongside various staff including, but not limited to, the Dean of Students, Director of Housing and Residence Life staff.

  • Use the StarRez housing management system to maintain and analyze data, create and distribute reports, and assist with housing projections.

  • Coordinate check-in, check-outs, building audits and walk-throughs alongside Residence Life.

  • Collaborate with university marketing department to create and maintain housing related materials and resources.

  • Act in the Director of Housing’s absence when necessary, ensuring uninterrupted communications with leadership in other departments.

  • Assists the Director of Housing in the creation, management and oversight of the Housing department’s fiscal budget.

  • Continually maintain and build new relationships with similar institutions, professional vendors and other university stakeholders to ensure industry-best products and services are offered to residents.

  • Hold to and research industry-best practices and education by subscribing to industry trade literature, attending industry conferences and interacting in professional organizations.

  • Meet weekly with direct reports to coach, receive project status updates, and provide professional assistance.

  • Plan and create staff professional development and team building activities and opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required from a regionally accredited institution.

  • 3 years’ experience in student affairs, e.g, residence life, housing, student activities or other related student facing customer service role.

  • Ability to coach, counsel, advise and mentor staff effectively.

  • Ability to represent the University and Housing Operations in a professional manner.

  • Strong interpersonal skills. 

  • Excellent organizational and problem resolution skills.

  • Proficiency with computer systems and software such as housing management software, student management software, etc. and MS Office Suite software.

  • Must pass background check.

  • Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

  • Willingness to occasionally work outside of normal business hours including evenings, weekends and holidays.

  • Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Lead or supervisory experience.

  • Master’s Degree.

  • An understanding of student development issues in post-secondary education helpful.

       

Grand Canyon University

Website: https://gcu.edu/

Headquarter Location: Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Employee Count: 1001-5000

Year Founded: 1949

IPO Status: Private

Last Funding Type: None

Industries: Customer Service ⋅ Education

Visa Sponsorship: Sponsors work visas