What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director of Housing Services position at Langston University?
Position Type:
Staff Full-Time
Position Number:
2059
Campus:
Langston
Department:
Langston University
Location Address:
United States
Hiring Supervisor:
Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding):
0.00 - 58,000.00, Commensurate with education and experience
Work Schedule:
M-F (may require availability to work some nights & weekends)
Faculty Appt Period:
Job Summary:
Associate Director of Housing Services
Grounded in its rich traditions as a historically Black college and university and a land-grant institution, Langston University offers quality post-secondary education to diverse populations through academic, research, community engagement, extension, and co-curricular experiences that lead to professional competence and degree completion.
The Associate Director of Housing Services is a live-in required position that is responsible for the general management of the business operations, occupancy, and facility operations for the entire residential population of approximately 1400 residents. Under the supervision of the Assistant Dean of Students for Residential Life (ADOS), the Associate Director of Housing Services will serve on the department's administrative team to provide leadership for the development and implementation of departmental policies, strategies, and internal processes.
The major responsibilities of the position are as follows:
2. Serve as an administrative hearing officer in support of Student Conduct & Community Standards processes.
3. Serve as the liaison to the custodial and maintenance staff to ensure that work orders are entered and completed in a timely and efficient manner.
4. Ensures the rooms and public spaces in the residence halls and apartments are clean, well maintained, and move-in ready for students, conference groups, and guests on a routine basis.
5. Attend weekly meetings with the Division of Operations to develop maintenance and project management for all housing communities.
6. Conduct weekly walks of the residential buildings to inspect residential areas with Resident Directors.
7. Follow up with Resident Directors regarding facility and/or maintenance issues within their respective areas.
8. Work with campus partners to facilitate all summer camps and conference needs.
9. Secure new vendors and/or work with existing vendors regarding the purchasing, maintenance and inventory of furniture and appliances throughout each housing community.
10. Assist with the preparation of summer make ready and winter make ready in collaboration with the Division of Operations.
11. Process requisitions for all housing needs through the University’s ordering system.
12. Will work an on-call rotation to handle after-hours emergencies and communicate the specifics with the Division of Operations after hours staff.
13. Maintain a running report on unit availability for each housing community.
14. Perform other duties/tasks as assigned by the Dean of Students or Assistant Dean of Students for Residential Life.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Education & Experience
Position Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: Successful candidates must have a Master's degree. Preferred in student development, education, student affairs, higher education administration, psychology, student personnel Administration, or another closely related field. Skills or experience in residence life, student staff supervision, leadership development, community development, conflict resolution, and a commitment to student learning and the student affairs profession is strongly preferred.
Langston University (LU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, LU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
