Assignment System Coordinator

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 meeting Division occupancy goals including learning and theme communities.

Requirements

Two (2) years of prior experience working in a database management system

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of prior experience in Student Housing / Residence Life
Administrative experience with a Housing Information System (e.g. StarRez)
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience required. Additional consideration given to degrees in a technology-related field.
Masters’s degree preferred. Additional consideration given to degrees in a higher education or technology-related field.

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