What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Housing and Residential Conferences Coordinator position at Oregon State University?
Position Details
Position Information
Department Univ Housing and Dining (MHD)
Position Title Coordinator-Program Admin
Job Title Family Housing and Residential Conferences Coordinator
Appointment Type Professional Faculty
Job Location Corvallis
Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible
Remote or Hybrid option?
Job Summary
University Housing & Dining Services is seeking a Family Housing and Residential Conferences Coordinator. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 12-month, professional faculty position.
University Housing & Dining Services recognizes the importance of learning both in and out of the classroom and supports the concept of education as an individual as well as a community experience. UHDS strives to provide students, faculty, staff, and guests with safe, economical, convenient, and comfortable living and dining options, and the department works to maintain the highest educational and service standards. UHDS houses over 5,000 students and offers a variety of living and dining options in 16 residence halls, two apartment complexes, three dining centers, three coffee shops, a market, and retail dining options across campus. UHDS is an auxiliary enterprise which is funded solely by customers who use our services we receive no State or General fund allocation.
UHDS is committed to an appreciation for diversity, and fosters an open, respectful, and enjoyable living, learning, and working environment. A personal and professional commitment to providing excellent customer service and creating inclusive environments is a core value of University Housing and Dining Services
A personal and professional commitment to providing excellent customer service and creating inclusive environments is a core value of University Housing and Dining Services.
This position performs “essential functions” and is required to report to work during emergency university closures.
This position will adhere to all OSU and UHDS policies and procedures.
This position is required to work in and have access to Student Housing and Dining facilities; therefore, this position requires a background check.
Purpose:
The Family Housing and Residential Conferences Coordinator provides oversight and leadership to critical areas essential to the department’s mission and shares responsibility in attending to the safety of UHDS facilities, practices, and procedures as it strives to create a healthy environment for students, customers, and employees.
The Family Housing and Residential Conferences Coordinator will be an essential piece of the Residential Conferences team coordinating logistics of housing and dining for summer conference groups. The Family Housing and Residential Conferences Coordinator serves as the liaison between Residential Conferences, Service Center Operations, and Dining Services throughout the summer.
Specifically, the Family Housing and Residential Conferences Coordinator leads the area of Family Housing Operations and supports the Residential Conferences program.
Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!
Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.
FACTS :
Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.
Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.
Total Rewards Package:
Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
2025 Best Place for Working Parents® Designation!
Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .
Key Responsibilities
40% RESIDENTIAL CONFERENCES ADMINISTRATIVE AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
25% APARTMENT OPERATIONS
15% SUPERVISION
15% COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT
5% OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
What You Will Need
What We Would Like You To Have
This position is deemed essential, and the incumbent is expected to contact their supervisor (or Person In Charge) by phone during inclement weather, emergency and other University work curtailments or closures to determine if they must report to work. During certain times of the year, this position requires some weekend and evening work. This position will be working out of two areas and will be expected to have a physical presence in both communities.
Pay Method Salary
Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range $60,000-$70,000
Link To Position Description
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/149843
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P09907UF
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 07/01/2026
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 05/07/2026
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 05/21/2026
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
For additional information please contact:
Kali Morrison
Kali.Morrison@oregonstate.edu
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu .
Position Information
Department Univ Housing and Dining (MHD)
Position Title Coordinator-Program Admin
Job Title Family Housing and Residential Conferences Coordinator
Appointment Type Professional Faculty
Job Location Corvallis
Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible
Remote or Hybrid option?
Job Summary
University Housing & Dining Services is seeking a Family Housing and Residential Conferences Coordinator. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 12-month, professional faculty position.
University Housing & Dining Services recognizes the importance of learning both in and out of the classroom and supports the concept of education as an individual as well as a community experience. UHDS strives to provide students, faculty, staff, and guests with safe, economical, convenient, and comfortable living and dining options, and the department works to maintain the highest educational and service standards. UHDS houses over 5,000 students and offers a variety of living and dining options in 16 residence halls, two apartment complexes, three dining centers, three coffee shops, a market, and retail dining options across campus. UHDS is an auxiliary enterprise which is funded solely by customers who use our services we receive no State or General fund allocation.
UHDS is committed to an appreciation for diversity, and fosters an open, respectful, and enjoyable living, learning, and working environment. A personal and professional commitment to providing excellent customer service and creating inclusive environments is a core value of University Housing and Dining Services
A personal and professional commitment to providing excellent customer service and creating inclusive environments is a core value of University Housing and Dining Services.
This position performs “essential functions” and is required to report to work during emergency university closures.
This position will adhere to all OSU and UHDS policies and procedures.
This position is required to work in and have access to Student Housing and Dining facilities; therefore, this position requires a background check.
Purpose:
The Family Housing and Residential Conferences Coordinator provides oversight and leadership to critical areas essential to the department’s mission and shares responsibility in attending to the safety of UHDS facilities, practices, and procedures as it strives to create a healthy environment for students, customers, and employees.
The Family Housing and Residential Conferences Coordinator will be an essential piece of the Residential Conferences team coordinating logistics of housing and dining for summer conference groups. The Family Housing and Residential Conferences Coordinator serves as the liaison between Residential Conferences, Service Center Operations, and Dining Services throughout the summer.
Specifically, the Family Housing and Residential Conferences Coordinator leads the area of Family Housing Operations and supports the Residential Conferences program.
Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!
Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.
FACTS :
- Top 1.4% university in the world
- More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
- 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
- 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
- 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
- 100 undergraduate degree programs, 80 graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
- 35k students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
- 217k alumni worldwide
- For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about
Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.
Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.
Total Rewards Package:
Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
- Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
- Retirement savings paid by the university.
- A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
- Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
- Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.
2025 Best Place for Working Parents® Designation!
Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .
Key Responsibilities
40% RESIDENTIAL CONFERENCES ADMINISTRATIVE AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
25% APARTMENT OPERATIONS
15% SUPERVISION
15% COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT
5% OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
What You Will Need
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field;
- Two years of experience in Student Housing, or University administration with a focus on facilities and operations.
- Demonstrated commitment to promoting an inclusive work environment
- Demonstrated ability to manage priorities and tasks
- Demonstrated staff supervision skills
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain partnerships with internal and external partners/clients
- Knowledge of and experience with housing operations, including billing, occupancy management, housing contracts.
- Working knowledge of FERPA , Clery, Title IX, Fair Housing Act, Landlord-Tenant Laws and best practices related to student housing.
What We Would Like You To Have
- Experience working with family housing
- Experience working in conference services in a University setting
- Conduct experience
- Master’s degree in College Student Services Administration, Higher Education, Business Administration or similar, preferred.
This position is deemed essential, and the incumbent is expected to contact their supervisor (or Person In Charge) by phone during inclement weather, emergency and other University work curtailments or closures to determine if they must report to work. During certain times of the year, this position requires some weekend and evening work. This position will be working out of two areas and will be expected to have a physical presence in both communities.
Pay Method Salary
Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range $60,000-$70,000
Link To Position Description
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/149843
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P09907UF
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 07/01/2026
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 05/07/2026
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 05/21/2026
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
- A resume
- A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
For additional information please contact:
Kali Morrison
Kali.Morrison@oregonstate.edu
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu .
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000