You hired the right person. Now let's help them succeed.

Your new housing leader earned this opportunity. They have the talent, leadership ability, and potential — that's why you selected them.

But stepping into the Director's chair is different.

Maybe they successfully led a smaller housing program and are now responsible for a larger, more complex operation. Maybe they were an Assistant Director who excelled in residence life, operations, assignments, or facilities — and now they are responsible for all of it.

The transition from managing a department area to leading an entire housing operation is significant.

Suddenly, their team is bigger than the people who report to them. Their success depends on partnerships across campus — Student Affairs, Business Operations, Facilities, Finance, Enrollment, Dining, Athletics, and senior leadership.

Housing Navigators provides a 6–9 month leadership mentoring program designed to help new Directors grow into the role faster.

Together, we help them navigate:

• Understanding the housing operation from the Director's seat
• Building relationships with key campus partners
• Leading and evaluating their team
• Managing facilities, projects, and capital needs
• Understanding budgets and business operations
• Creating communication rhythms that build trust
• Developing strategic priorities
• Maximizing occupancy and revenue performance

You could provide this training internally — but your leadership team is already managing countless priorities.

Let us come alongside your new Director as a trusted mentor, helping them ask the right questions, avoid common challenges, and build confidence in their new role.

Your housing program represents one of the largest revenue-generating operations on campus.

Investing in your leader is investing in the success of that operation.

This is the program we believe in most — because strong housing leaders build strong housing programs.

Support Groups Summary Statement:

Our Support Groups offer housing and residence life professionals a unique chance to share ideas and best practices with peers. Small groups of five to seven professionals meet weekly to discuss various topics, guided by seasoned Housing Navigator experts. This program connects colleagues from other institutions, fostering growth and collaboration. Ideal for campuses or professionals without peers in similar roles, our support groups allow for the exchange of ideas and solutions.

Covered areas include assignments coordination, marketing, move-in planning, work order management, resident life programming, living-learning communities, housing software management, residence life supervision, dining services, facilities management, academic success initiatives, financial payment collection, student damage assessment, discipline, conduct, and community service initiatives.

Key Features:

• Weekly Sessions: Discuss relevant topics.
• Expert Facilitation: Led by Housing Navigator experts.
• Nationwide Networking: Connect with peers across the country.
• Flexible Membership: $150 per month, cancel anytime.
• Annual Value: Complete a 12-month topic cycle for comprehensive expertise.

Join Now: Whether you’re an assignments coordinator, marketing coordinator, move-in planner, work order manager, resident life programmer, or in another functional area, our support groups enhance your skills and expand your network. Join us today and connect with like-minded professionals

Our Fractional Management service supports all of the critical responsibilities required of a Housing and Residence Life department. When universities and colleges find themselves with a vacancy or in need of enhanced program performance, Housing Navigators can step in and supply fractional management or leadership. Seasoned industry experts are identified to support your specific needs, whether you require part-time, full-time, remote, or in-office assistance. We will put together a comprehensive package plan to step in and help you while you recruit your next professional.

Due to our broad database of experienced housing professionals, Housing Navigators (HN) is confident we can match you with a positive and developmental

accept the request. Simply drop us an inquiry, describe the problem and the outcome you are seeking, and we’ll match you with an appropriate consultant. Our sales consultant will then schedule a call to further identify the best person for your job.

Thank you for considering HN for all your housing consulting and coaching needs.

coach or consultant. If we can’t meet your needs, we won’t

Housing Navigators (HN) is hiring mid-level to senior and retired student affairs practitioners, with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience. We also offer entry-level opportunities for support group leaders and roles for retired professionals ready for post-retirement work. These professionals help with leadership gaps while institutions find permanent replacements.

Our skills gap assessment measures your knowledge and experience to match you with the right opportunities. The success of HN relies on the positive relationships our contractors build. We offer generous bonuses for referrals. HN doesn’t use paid marketing; word-of-mouth and positive results drive our referrals and repeat business. HN is a lifetime partner for on-campus housing management support.

Housing Navigators (HN) is hiring mid-level to senior and retired student affairs practitioners, with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience. We also offer entry-level opportunities for support group leaders and roles for retired professionals ready for post-retirement work. These professionals help with leadership gaps while institutions find permanent replacements.

Our skills gap assessment measures your knowledge and experience to match you with the right opportunities. The success of HN relies on the positive relationships our contractors build. We offer generous bonuses for referrals. HN doesn’t use paid marketing; word-of-mouth and positive results drive our referrals and repeat business. HN is a lifetime partner for on-campus housing management support.