What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Specialist position at ACCS?
JOB
The Housing Specialist is responsible for overseeing the daily operations, housing assignments, and student conduct within Reid State’s student housing developments. This individual ensures the creation and continuation of a clean, safe, engaging, and respectful living environment, balancing administrative duties with a strong focus on student development, success and conflict resolution. The Housing Specialist reports directly to the Dean of Students.Salary Commensurate with education and experience according to ACCS Board of Trustees Salary Schedule E3/04.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Oversee and initiate the development, promotion, strategic planning and supervision for all student housing staff and activities, including working alongside college departments, partners and stakeholders to develop a student housing “community”.Supervise and manage daily operations of residence assistants, assistant managers and all other student housing staff, ensuring the Reid State culture of facilities that are clean, safe, and operational.Manage resident assistants and assistant managers and all other student housing staff to ensure facilities are clean, safe and operational.Promote and provide ongoing training, support and performance evaluations of assigned staff, promoting a positive student housing culture that includes staff team-building activities, workshops and regular staff meetings.Collaborate with security, maintenance and housekeeping departments to address building-related safety and housekeeping concerns.Serve as the primary contact for emergencies and crises within the residence halls, including responding to and managing situations involving student safety, health, or misconduct. Be available for after-hour emergencies and reports, including evenings and weekends.Coordinate housing assignments and room changes, manage occupancy levels, and resolve housing-related issues.In direct collaboration with the Dean of Students, manage the student conduct process in student halls, including investigation of policy violations, conducting hearings, and enforcing sanctions.Serve as a resource and provide guidance to students and staff regarding personal, academic, or social issues that may affect their student life experience.Maintain accurate records related to housing assignments, conduct cases, and staff schedules, and compile reports and provide data analysis on housing occupancy, conduct cases, and other relevant areas.Assist in budget management and allocation for student housing programs and activities.Work closely with other departments (e.g., student affairs, campus safety, counseling services) to ensure holistic support for students living in residence halls.Act as a student advocate and liaison between residents and Dean of Students, advocating for student needs and concerns.Maintain a strong understanding of conflict resolution, student conduct processes, and crisis management.Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.In collaboration with Public Relations and the Dean of Students, promote student housing activities utilizing a variety of communication methods, including but not limited to TargetX (CRM), email, flyers, calendars and newsletters.Foster a customer service environment and develop/incorporate service opportunities for fellow employees, students, and visitors into the Student Housing Activities Calendar each semester.Assist with SACSCOC and COE off-site campus compliance related to equal access to student housing.Develop, direct, evaluate, and refine all student housing activities, calendars, events and systems in coordination with Reid State’s brand, image and standards.Develop and conduct an annual survey system and comprehensive evaluations among students, faculty and staff to assess the success of student housing and activities offered.Collaborate across campus for feedback and implementation of student housing ideas and semester calendars. Maintain a general knowledge of other College policies and procedures.Participate in annual planning and evaluation sessions, professional development, staff and committee meetings in support of the College's vision, statement of purpose, and institutional goals and objectives.Visits classes upon request to promote student housing and dining services. Facilitate and oversee facilitation of educational programs on topics such as conflict resolution, community living, code of conduct academic focus, and overall student life experience.Demonstrate ethical behavior, loyalty, honesty, and integrity, both on and off the campus. Perform other duties as assigned by the President and Dean of Students.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a completed application through the online application systems to be considered for this position. Submission of a completed application packet is the responsibility of the applicant. To be considered for an interview, (only complete application packages will be given consideration for employment, incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview). The applicant must submit the following: A completed official College employment applicationA current resumeCopy of unofficial or official transcripts. (Transcripts must confirm applicant meets educational requirements.) Employment verification of work experience, must be on company letterhead or form, signed by company administrator.Applications must be filed online at: https://www.rstc.edu/employment if at any point you have problems completing your application, contact the human resources department at Reid State Technical College (bjackson@rstc.edu).Please Note: All application materials must be electronic – It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your resume, employment verification documents (if applicable), all required transcripts, and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the on-line application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process. WE DO NOT ACCEPT FAXED, MAILED, OR E-MAILED application materials. Additional InformationApplicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must travel at their own expenses. Finalist will be required to provide official transcripts that are mailed directly to the Office of Human Resources at Reid State Technical College from the institution(s) granting the credits.In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Reid State Technical College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.Reid State Technical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Reid State Technical College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants desiring reasonable accommodations for the interview are encouraged to request such accommodations when contacted for an interview appointment. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations. Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.
The Housing Specialist is responsible for overseeing the daily operations, housing assignments, and student conduct within Reid State’s student housing developments. This individual ensures the creation and continuation of a clean, safe, engaging, and respectful living environment, balancing administrative duties with a strong focus on student development, success and conflict resolution. The Housing Specialist reports directly to the Dean of Students.Salary Commensurate with education and experience according to ACCS Board of Trustees Salary Schedule E3/04.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Oversee and initiate the development, promotion, strategic planning and supervision for all student housing staff and activities, including working alongside college departments, partners and stakeholders to develop a student housing “community”.Supervise and manage daily operations of residence assistants, assistant managers and all other student housing staff, ensuring the Reid State culture of facilities that are clean, safe, and operational.Manage resident assistants and assistant managers and all other student housing staff to ensure facilities are clean, safe and operational.Promote and provide ongoing training, support and performance evaluations of assigned staff, promoting a positive student housing culture that includes staff team-building activities, workshops and regular staff meetings.Collaborate with security, maintenance and housekeeping departments to address building-related safety and housekeeping concerns.Serve as the primary contact for emergencies and crises within the residence halls, including responding to and managing situations involving student safety, health, or misconduct. Be available for after-hour emergencies and reports, including evenings and weekends.Coordinate housing assignments and room changes, manage occupancy levels, and resolve housing-related issues.In direct collaboration with the Dean of Students, manage the student conduct process in student halls, including investigation of policy violations, conducting hearings, and enforcing sanctions.Serve as a resource and provide guidance to students and staff regarding personal, academic, or social issues that may affect their student life experience.Maintain accurate records related to housing assignments, conduct cases, and staff schedules, and compile reports and provide data analysis on housing occupancy, conduct cases, and other relevant areas.Assist in budget management and allocation for student housing programs and activities.Work closely with other departments (e.g., student affairs, campus safety, counseling services) to ensure holistic support for students living in residence halls.Act as a student advocate and liaison between residents and Dean of Students, advocating for student needs and concerns.Maintain a strong understanding of conflict resolution, student conduct processes, and crisis management.Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.In collaboration with Public Relations and the Dean of Students, promote student housing activities utilizing a variety of communication methods, including but not limited to TargetX (CRM), email, flyers, calendars and newsletters.Foster a customer service environment and develop/incorporate service opportunities for fellow employees, students, and visitors into the Student Housing Activities Calendar each semester.Assist with SACSCOC and COE off-site campus compliance related to equal access to student housing.Develop, direct, evaluate, and refine all student housing activities, calendars, events and systems in coordination with Reid State’s brand, image and standards.Develop and conduct an annual survey system and comprehensive evaluations among students, faculty and staff to assess the success of student housing and activities offered.Collaborate across campus for feedback and implementation of student housing ideas and semester calendars. Maintain a general knowledge of other College policies and procedures.Participate in annual planning and evaluation sessions, professional development, staff and committee meetings in support of the College's vision, statement of purpose, and institutional goals and objectives.Visits classes upon request to promote student housing and dining services. Facilitate and oversee facilitation of educational programs on topics such as conflict resolution, community living, code of conduct academic focus, and overall student life experience.Demonstrate ethical behavior, loyalty, honesty, and integrity, both on and off the campus. Perform other duties as assigned by the President and Dean of Students.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a completed application through the online application systems to be considered for this position. Submission of a completed application packet is the responsibility of the applicant. To be considered for an interview, (only complete application packages will be given consideration for employment, incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview). The applicant must submit the following: A completed official College employment applicationA current resumeCopy of unofficial or official transcripts. (Transcripts must confirm applicant meets educational requirements.) Employment verification of work experience, must be on company letterhead or form, signed by company administrator.Applications must be filed online at: https://www.rstc.edu/employment if at any point you have problems completing your application, contact the human resources department at Reid State Technical College (bjackson@rstc.edu).Please Note: All application materials must be electronic – It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your resume, employment verification documents (if applicable), all required transcripts, and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the on-line application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process. WE DO NOT ACCEPT FAXED, MAILED, OR E-MAILED application materials. Additional InformationApplicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must travel at their own expenses. Finalist will be required to provide official transcripts that are mailed directly to the Office of Human Resources at Reid State Technical College from the institution(s) granting the credits.In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Reid State Technical College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.Reid State Technical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Reid State Technical College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants desiring reasonable accommodations for the interview are encouraged to request such accommodations when contacted for an interview appointment. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations. Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.
