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Grinnell College Assistant/Associate Director of Housing Operations (P1/P2 Career Level) in Grinnell, Iowa
Assistant/Associate Director of Housing Operations (P1/P2 Career Level)
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Date New Hire Needed
Job Title Assistant/Associate Director of Housing Operations (P1/P2 Career Level)
Department Student Affairs
Position Summary Information
Job Summary
POSITION SUMMARY
Are you interested in residential housing in higher ed? Do you have a passion for engaging students and problem solving? Grinnell College is looking for you. The Assistant Director of Housing Operations provides departmental leadership for all housing operations within Residence Life, including but not limited to room/roommate assignments, housing selection, release from the residency requirement, break and summer housing, early arrivals, and opening/closing of the residence halls. The Assistant Director serves as the departmental liaison to Facilities Management, Campus Safety, Disability Resources, and Conference Operations and Events. This position also serves as the project manager for the housing database, StarRez. Co-supervises an Administrative Assistant with the Dean of Students
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide leadership for all housing operations, which would include room/roommate assignments, housing selection/releases, break/summer, early arrivals and more
Collaboration with cross campus departments to facilitate housing concerns
Oversee departmental use of the housing database
Represent the department at various meetings and committee assignments
Supervise in partnership with the Dean of Students, the Administrative Assistant assigned to Residence Life
Work closely with a diverse student population
ABOUT GRINNELL COLLEGE
Grinnell College is a private liberal arts college located in Grinnell, Iowa and is ranked #19 on the U.S. News and World Report’s list of Best National Liberal Arts Colleges.
Grinnell College is a top ranked Liberal Arts institution that values diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, intellectual freedom, and social responsibility. We seek candidates that align with these values and have the ability and desire to advance our values and belonging within our community and the communities we engage. Ideal candidates will be prepared to collaborate and contribute to the mission and values of the college across all constituencies.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university
Three years or more experience
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Effective oral and written communication skills
Able to communicate effectively and tactfully across all levels of constituencies
Works effectively within a diverse community
Independently organizes and manages workloads in an efficient manner
Ability to remain calm in emergency situations
Champions Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
Masters Degree in higher education, counseling, social work, or related field.
Background in Residence Life
Familiarity with housing database systems (e.g. StarRez, Adirondack)
Link to Job Description Asst Dir of Housing Operations (http://web.grinnell.edu/humanresources/ApplicantTracking/AsstDirHousingOps_JD.html)
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FLSA Category Exempt
Staff/Faculty Staff
Employment Status Full-Time
Employment Category Regular
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Closing Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Selected candidate must successfully pass a background check prior to first day of employment.
Open Until Filled No
Posting Number S01121
Diversity Statement
Grinnell College is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and nondiscriminatory educational and working environment for all College community members. It is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in matters of admission, employment, and housing, and in access to and participation in its education programs, services, and activities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, religion, disability, creed or any other protected class. Discrimination and harassment on any of the bases covered by state or federal antidiscrimination statutes is unlawful and a violation of Grinnell College policy.
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