Associate Housing Director jobs in Indiana

JOB SUMMARY:

Phi Sigma Rho Sorority is seeking to place a full-time house director at Purdue University by August 1, 2024. The house director will be provided with a private bathroom, bedroom, and living room. The house director will also be provided with a private parking space. The facility sleeps 64 members. The house director provides direct oversight of facility cleaning and maintenance services and works with a kitchen management company to coordinate food services for the chapter house. The primary duty of the House Director is to oversee the day-to-day operations of the physical premises of the chapter house. The House Director is expected to utilize appropriate levels of independent judgment and discretion in the execution of her job duties while maintaining communication with the Corporation Board. The House Director must have strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude. The House Director will also help to ensure the safety and welfare of the sorority's collegiate live-in and live-out members. The position requires strong problem-solving skills and a solutions-oriented approach. The ability to quickly identify problems and develop and timely implement solutions is also expected. The House Director is required to reside in the chapter house while members are present.

TITLE: Sorority House Director

SUPERVISOR: Alpha Corporation Board

START DATE: August 1, 2024

STATUS: Full-time

Required Skills:

• Excellent organization and communication abilities
• Positive solution-focused attitude
• Ability to interact professionally and diplomatically with students, parents, existing staff, alumnae, service providers, community resources, University representatives, Alpha Corporation members and volunteers
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with college-age students, patience, flexibility, and a sense of humor
• Ability to recognize maintenance and repair issues and coordinate service
• Thorough knowledge of computers and applications associated with Office 365 (Word, Outlook, and Excel), Google Documents and Sheets, email, and corresponding devices, such as a printer and scanner
• Versed in using a smartphone to communicate via text and group messaging
• Ability to climb up and down several flights of stairs and lift 25 pounds if necessary
• Education and/or Experience: An associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school (further education is a plus), one or two years related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

House Operations:

• Oversee the successful opening and closing of the chapter house at the beginning of the school year and relevant school-year breaks.
• Manage the daily operations of the chapter house by maintaining a safe, clean, and pleasant living environment.
• Implement illness protocol when necessary.
• Oversee the operation of dining services provided by the kitchen management company.
• Manage and supervise the cleaning services provided by a cleaning service company.
• Work with the property management company to routinely inspect grounds, facilities, and equipment to determine the necessity of repairs or maintenance and oversee all maintenance work at the chapter house.
• Implement long-term policies for the care and upkeep of the chapter house.

Chapter and University Relationship:

• Maintain positive relationships with Phi Sigma Rho members.
• Make an effort to know all members by name and involvement.
• Meet weekly with the chapter house manager.
• Maintain an accurate floor plan with current occupants’ names and their phone numbers, parents’ names, addresses, contact numbers, and emergency numbers.
• See that all members in the house understand and abide by local chapter house rules, Phi Sigma Rho house rules, and the rules and regulations of Purdue University.
• Keep in strict confidence the workings of the sorority, their social and financial affairs, and those of their members.
• Maintain communication with Purdue University when appropriate.
• Attend University House Director Meetings.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• Must be able to operate a computer and navigate applications with a smartphone, computer, and or tablet
• Position may require prolonged periods of sitting and/or walking
• Must be able to use hands and arms for repetitive movements, such as movement of wrists, hands, and fingers while typing.
• Must be able to converse with colleagues via phone and computer programs
• Vision required to see electronic devices and inspect properties
• Ability to climb up and down several flights of stairs and lift 25 pounds if necessary

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Housing accommodations (private suite with living room, bedroom, and bathroom) are provided within the Chapter House.
• Meals are provided Monday – Friday through the Chapter House food service provider.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $40,000.00 per year

Ability to Relocate:

• West Lafayette, IN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person