Michael Visconti
Greater Phoenix Area,AZ
Summary
Director of Housing and Residence Life with an MBA and Master's in Communication offering progressive leadership experience across colleges and universities. Proven success leading housing operations, budgeting, occupancy management, student conduct, crisis response, facilities partnerships, marketing, and staff development. Strategic, student-centered leader recognized for strengthening operations, improving the residential experience, and building high-performing teams.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Housing and Residence Life
Central Arizona College
Coolidge, Arizona
01.2026 - Current
- Managed property-level budgets, marketing, occupancy, financial reporting, and cost controls, optimizing financial performance of residential operations.
- Administered student conduct and compliance systems (Maxient), ensuring adherence to FERPA and Fair Housing standards while maintaining audit readiness.
- Led collaboration with facilities, public safety, and student services to implement SOPs, enhancing operational efficiency and service delivery.
Director of Residential and Campus Life
Northwest College
Powell, WY
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Head of 5 direct reports, 6 operational housing complexes, and 2M budget.
- Reconciled multi-year financial records and strengthened accounting accuracy, reporting, and internal controls.
- Improved occupancy and engagement through implementation of new SOPs, hiring strategies, and operational process improvements.
Area Coordinator/Residence Hall Director
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Managed property operations including marketing, budgeting, procurement, expense tracking, and compliance with operational SOPs.
- Supervised, trained, and evaluated 20+ staff, ensuring operational consistency, compliance, and service standards.
- Supported financial reporting and purchasing processes to ensure accurate expense tracking and budget adherence.
- Teamed with NFL superstar to enhance brand visibility through social media efforts.
Education
MBA - Management
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM12-2023
Master of Arts - Communication Studies
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO05-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Communication And Theatre
Western State Colorado University
Gunnison, CO05-2015
Skills
- Strategic Leadership & Operations Management
- Financial Management, Budgeting & Forecasting
- Team Leadership, Coaching & Talent Development
- Marketing, Occupancy Management & Customer Experience
- Risk Management, Compliance & Crisis Response
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
Certification
- CPR/AED/1st Aid from the Silver City Fire Department
- Fair Housing and Student Living from the Fair Housing Institute
- The Basics of Fair Housing Act from the Fair Housing Institute
- TEFL from International TEFL Academy
Accomplishments
- Fullbright International Student Facilitator for Climate Change Impact on Jan. 2018
- Second Quarter Travel Award Winner (Award for outstanding service to the Colorado State Community) Dec. 2017
- 2018 Western States Communication Association Nov. 2017
- College of Liberal Arts E-Technology Award Sept. 2016
- Hensel Phelps Construction Scholarship Recipient Jan. 2015
Timeline
Director of Housing and Residence Life
Central Arizona College
01.2026 - Current
Director of Residential and Campus Life
Northwest College
02.2024 - 08.2024
Area Coordinator/Residence Hall Director
Eastern New Mexico University
08.2019 - 08.2022
MBA - Management
Eastern New Mexico University
Master of Arts - Communication Studies
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication And Theatre
Western State Colorado University