Housing Assignments & Data Specialist

University of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

University Housing is now hiring! We are looking for a professional interested in working in a student services role which requires software and data management skills.

The successful candidate will demonstrate end-user ability to use a complex database (StarRez) to serve our students and staff. The Assignment System Coordinator advises students and their families in preparation for their residential experience at the University by directing activities related to contracting and assignment and

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of prior experience working in a database management system.
• Two (2) years of prior experience in Student Housing / Residence Life.
• Administrative experience with a Housing Information System (e.g. StarRez).

Responsibilities

• Leads divisional outreach efforts with prospective students and families, including the housing tour program.
• Analyzes data for housing assignments and develops solutions for student issues.
• Plans, directs, and implements housing initiatives and manages occupancy for all university terms.
• Collaborates with campus groups and/or departments and maintains successful campus partnerships, while representing the interests of the division.
• Advises internal and external stakeholders about housing units, contracts, and options.
• May supervise student employees.
• Assists in management of the day-to-day operations in the Housing information System including inquiries, data verification, report writings, and process management.
• Strategizes, advises, and resolves complicated and sensitive housing-related issues, policy questions, requests, and appeals, including matters related to student resident disabilities and gender identity.
• Drafts, implements, and maintains annual contracts and memos with a variety of campus programs and academic departments.

Skills

Database management

Student housing experience

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree preferred

Tools

StarRez

Job description

University Housing is now hiring! We are looking for a professional interested in working in a student services role which requires software and data management skills.

The successful candidate will demonstrate end-user ability to use a complex database (StarRez) to serve our students and staff. The Assignment System Coordinator advises students and their families in preparation for their residential experience at the University by directing activities related to contracting and assignment and