Assistant Director for Housing Operations

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; South Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey, seeks an Assistant Director for Housing Operations to lead administration of on-campus housing, manage room inventory, meal plans, billing, and ensure data integrity between the housing system and Banner.

The role oversees marketing, publications and web updates, vendor contracts, supervision of the Housing Operations Coordinator, summer housing and conference operations, and on-call rotations as part of the central staff.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Higher Education, Business, Info Systems or equivalent.
• 1-3 years housing occupancy experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administration of university housing operations including room inventory, assignments, meal plans, billing, and data accuracy between housing software and Banner.
• Develop and implement marketing plans for the department including updates to web and social media.
• Supervise Housing Operations Coordinator, oversee summer and conference housing, and participate in on-call rotations.
• Manage vendor contracts and collaborate with university entities to market and promote programs.
• Lead the development of the Housing Services annual calendar and contribute to policy development and strategic planning.

Education

Master's Degree in Higher Education, Business, Info Systems or equivalent

Job description

Assistant Director for Housing Operations

Job No: 497465

Full Time/Part Time: Full-time

Location: South Orange

Categories: Administrator

As a member of the central management team, the Assistant Director works collaboratively to support the strategic goals of the department. They are responsible for administration of university housing operations including but not limited to control and management of room inventory, assignments, meal plans, billing and the accuracy of data between student housing database and the university student information system (Banner). They coordinate and collaborate with Enrollment Services, Card Access, Athletics and Facilities in fulfillment of their duties. They also manage the Damage Billing system.

The Assistant Director assists with the management of associated vendor contracts. The Assistant Director develops and implements the marketing plan for the department including updates to web and social media, creating and modifying video and written publications.

The Assistant Director supervises the Housing Operations Coordinator who also oversees summer and conference housing. Oversee the supervision and execution of the Desk Assistant program. The Assistant Director also serves in the department's Central Staff on-call rotation.

This is a live on position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Technology and Database Management and Reporting

• Serve as system administrator for the department's software system.
• Prepare rate tables and proration schedules each semester for on campus halls, off campus halls, seminary halls, and meal plans.
• Provide reports are requested by VP, AVP, Res Life staff members.
• Ensure data in department software system transfer to Banner and Lenel during main import and daily synchronizations.
• Work in conjunction with Web Development team to set-up and oversee Housing Application and Room Selection processes in department software system and Housing Portal on PirateNet.
• Oversee importing and records of information as it pertains to student and room attributes in department software system.
• Ensure accuracy of housing occupancy, room inventory, and revenue projection reports.

Hiring and Supervision

• Responsible for hiring, training and supervision of Housing Operations Coordinator. The Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Assistant Director in all areas and for overseeing summer housing and Conference Operations and the department's Desk Assistant program.

Marketing, Publications & Web development

• Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategy to maximize residence hall occupancy.
• Yearly review and update of housing application by providing expectations and feedback to marketing and technology teams. Update policy brochures, services, forms, both online and paper versions.
• Integrate video software to provide demonstrations of Housing processes.
• Management of CommonSpot website information to be sure it is correct and up to date.
• Creation of new forms and publications.
• Collaborate with other university entities such as Athletics, Health Services, Mailroom, Center for Academic Success, etc to market and promote programs.
• Respond to students in person and through department email account.
• Serve as a resource to parents, communicating proactively and responding to inquiries.

Develop and implement individual and group Damage Billing system

• Work collaboratively with Finance to design damage billing system.
• Implement and oversee damage billing system.

Participation in departmental wide initiatives such as policy development, goal implementation and strategic planning, including leadership of a departmental task team annually

• Review housing services related processes and policies and manage change.
• Lead planning of the Housing Services annual calendar to align with university billing calendar.
• Serve as a conduct officer for higher level Residence Life cases.
• Serve on Central duty rotation.
• Management of vendor contracts associated with Operations.

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Higher Education, Business, Info Systems or equivalent
• 1-3 years housing occupancy experience

Salary Range

$58,520/per yr

Physical Demands

General Office Environment

Benefits Information

Full Time Benefits

Life today is complex. That's why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life. These benefits are important elements of your total university compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. More information is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html.

Employer Culture

Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocese institution of higher education in the United States and is home to about 6,300 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally inclusive community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives. Seton Hall University is an equal opportunity employer. It honors diverse perspectives and welcomes employees from all faith traditions. In turn, its employees respect Catholic beliefs and values, engage in servant leadership, and support the University's mission as a Catholic institution of higher education.