Staff Associate Housing Coordinator

• Support the educational mission and goals of the Housing Operations area of Residential Life, the Division of Enrollment Management, and the University.
• Become proficient with The Housing Director (housing software package) and Banner in order to understand and maintain the integrity of, our institutional housing data.
• Assist with all student housing selection processes, room changes, housing waiting lists, petitions for release, and break housing.
• Coordinate all student meal plan assignments, changes, and removal.
• Review, update, and activate the early arrival applications and all break housing applications in The Housing Director; manage the early arrival and break housing processes each semester and notify campus partners of students registered prior to their arrival.
• Provide support when necessary to the area of Residential Engagement in managing the storage, distribution, updating, and auditing of all residence hall room keys during the academic year.
• Coordinate Health and Safety Inspections and the pre-closing inspections with the Residential Engagement staff.
• Assist the area of Residential Engagement with the submission of student maintenance requests to the Facilities and Operations Department.
• Coordinate the damage billing process at the end of each semester and process damage billing assessments during the academic year when necessary. Coordinate the student damage appeals process including reviewing and responding to each appeal; process approved refunds.
• Serve in the Administrator-on-Call rotation and manage student crisis situations in cooperation with other departments.
• Coordinate the area's participation and be present at all Admissions open houses and participate in the Admissions Tour Guide annual training.
• Act as the department's liaison to the Student Government Association and attend their weekly meetings.
• Have familiarity and the ability to assist with the responsibilities of the Assistant Director of Housing Operations.
• Represent Housing Operations on University committees and at other functions as designated by the Director; chair and/or serve on Housing Operations committees and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree in higher education or a related field preferred.
• Three years post Baccalaureate experience in housing and/or residential life.
• Experience with housing assignment processes and housing software programs.
• Experience serving in an on-call duty rotation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Additional Information:
Disability Accommodations:
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Background Check:
Employment at Westfield State University is contingent upon a background check that is satisfactory to the University. Failure to provide written authorization for a background check will nullify the offer of employment.




Application Instructions:
An on-line application is required. The successful candidate must submit an official transcript at the time of hire. Interested candidates should electronically attach the following documents:

Resume
Cover Letter
Contact information for three references *
Copy of unofficial transcript of highest degree

* Provide the contact information for reference providers in the reference section of the online application.

Deadline: The job posting will be open a minimum of ten days and, if needed, will remain open until finalists have been selected. .

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