What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Coordinator position at University of Pittsburgh?
Oversees all aspects of the University housing application process and the housing and accommodation management system. Serves as liaison to resolve high-level issues. Develops policies and procedures, community outreach, marketing, and promotional materials across various mediums and platforms.
Johnstown Housing & Residence Life
The department serves a population of approximately 1,200 students and includes the following operational areas: housing, dining services, laundry services, and ID center. the housing operation manages 20 residence halls composed of five first-year facilities, six lodges, six townhouses, one on-campus apartment-style facility, a 400-bed facility adjacent to the Conference Center, and a 49-unit off-campus apartment complex. The dining program, which offers six residential meal plan options and one commuter plan, includes one all-you-can-eat dining hall and seven retail concepts managed by Chartwells Higher Ed, a subsidiary of the global Compass Group. Housing and Dining Services and Residential Life work collaboratively to manage the student residential experience at Pitt-Johnstown.
Coordinates all aspects of housing operations including, but not limited to, the application process, recontracting, room selection/assignments, summer housing, move-in/move-out processes, and medical accommodations. Develops and implements group, organizational, and individual housing processes. Coordinates residential key management. Manages residence hall damage billing processes. Coordinates logistics for residence hall opening/closing and student arrival/departure. Serves as primary administrator of StarRez housing management system to manage all housing operations including: creating terms, sessions, and contracting dates; building and managing residential housing and commuter-in-residence applications; making assignments; creating housing and meal plan options; developing & updating forms; maintaining accuracy of room inventory; testing, troubleshooting, and evaluating StarRez software upgrades.
Physical Effort
The position is primarily sedentary but requires some walking and light lifting.
Assignment Category
Full-time regular
Job Classification
Staff.Manager - Housing
Job Family
Academic & Student Services
Job Sub-Family
Housing & Residence Life
Campus
Johnstown
Minimum Education Level Required
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years Of Experience Required
3
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?
No
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. with weekend and evening hours as needed (during student arrival and departure periods)
Work Arrangement
On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
Hiring Range
To Be Determined Based On Qualifications
Relocation Offered
No
Visa Sponsorship Provided
No
Background Check
For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances
The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Documents
Resume
Optional Documents
Cover Letter
Johnstown Housing & Residence Life
The department serves a population of approximately 1,200 students and includes the following operational areas: housing, dining services, laundry services, and ID center. the housing operation manages 20 residence halls composed of five first-year facilities, six lodges, six townhouses, one on-campus apartment-style facility, a 400-bed facility adjacent to the Conference Center, and a 49-unit off-campus apartment complex. The dining program, which offers six residential meal plan options and one commuter plan, includes one all-you-can-eat dining hall and seven retail concepts managed by Chartwells Higher Ed, a subsidiary of the global Compass Group. Housing and Dining Services and Residential Life work collaboratively to manage the student residential experience at Pitt-Johnstown.
- Coordinates all aspects of housing operations including, but not limited to, the application process, recontracting, room selection/assignments, summer housing, move-in/move-out processes, and medical housing accommodations.
- Develops and implements group, organizational, and individual housing processes.
- Coordinates residential key management. Manages residence hall damage billing processes.
- Coordinates logistics for residence hall opening/closing and student arrival/departure.
- Serves as key administrator of StarRez housing management system to manage all housing operations including: creating terms, sessions, and contract dates; building and managing residential housing and commuter-in-residence applications; making assignments; creating housing and meal plan options and rates; updating room inventory; and creating/maintaining housing forms such as private room requests, room change requests, support animal registration, late-stay/early-arrival requests, and guest management.
Coordinates all aspects of housing operations including, but not limited to, the application process, recontracting, room selection/assignments, summer housing, move-in/move-out processes, and medical accommodations. Develops and implements group, organizational, and individual housing processes. Coordinates residential key management. Manages residence hall damage billing processes. Coordinates logistics for residence hall opening/closing and student arrival/departure. Serves as primary administrator of StarRez housing management system to manage all housing operations including: creating terms, sessions, and contracting dates; building and managing residential housing and commuter-in-residence applications; making assignments; creating housing and meal plan options; developing & updating forms; maintaining accuracy of room inventory; testing, troubleshooting, and evaluating StarRez software upgrades.
Physical Effort
The position is primarily sedentary but requires some walking and light lifting.
Assignment Category
Full-time regular
Job Classification
Staff.Manager - Housing
Job Family
Academic & Student Services
Job Sub-Family
Housing & Residence Life
Campus
Johnstown
Minimum Education Level Required
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years Of Experience Required
3
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?
No
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. with weekend and evening hours as needed (during student arrival and departure periods)
Work Arrangement
On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
Hiring Range
To Be Determined Based On Qualifications
Relocation Offered
No
Visa Sponsorship Provided
No
Background Check
For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances
The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Documents
Resume
Optional Documents
Cover Letter
