Housing Coordinator for Residence Life & Housing

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Housing Coordinator reports to the Residence Life & Housing Assistant Director in coordination with the Residence Life & Housing Director with the primary duties of supervising the designated residence hall’s daily functions of residential life and compiling accurate reporting information. The Housing Coordinator is on-call for crisis/emergency situations. Acts as a resource for Residence Life & Housing and builds effective, strong working relationships to enhance department operations and functions.

Requirements

12-month position that resides on campus
Successful completion of a four-year college level degree or senior level student
Strong written, verbal, basic math skills, and interpersonal skills
Microsoft Office experience
Utilize office equipment
Ability to multi-task, organized, manages time effectively, and keeps tasks appropriately prioritized
Must display positive attitude, problem solving skills, and the ability to complete projects in a timely manner while maintaining professionalism and leadership
Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy
Remains knowledgeable applicable regulations, policies, and protocols
Maintain a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential student life situations
Ability to work with, assist, lead, and take directions from others in the interest of moving processes and programs forward to the desired outcome
Expectation of on-campus presence with attendance and punctuality
Rotating On Call schedule
Promote personal safety, safety procedures, and a safe work environment
Employment at will

Nice To Haves

Experience in Student Services, housing administration, supervision, training, or event programming
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the President of SWOSU or their designee may find appropriate

Responsibilities

Assume responsibility for the operation of the assigned residence hall
Assist in building security
Assist in staff selection and training of new employees within the Residence Hall
Supervise student workers as well as schedule floor and desk hours
Evaluates performance of employees and recommends any personnel actions to Assistant Director or Director
Complete all required reports in a timely and accurate manner
Gain expertise and remain current in knowledge of appropriate programs
Embrace recruitment and retention efforts of the department and university, and support enrollment strategies
Participate as a member of the Council of Housing Coordinators
Maintain budget for Hall’s Activity Funds
Specific assignments are based on unit need and assigned by the supervisor which could include such things as assisting in building security, conduct regular inspections of the residence hall to ensure the maintenance of the facility and report deficiencies, direct programming activities, and enforce rules and regulations