Coordinator, Residential Operations in Kent

Job Title:

Coordinator, Residential Operations

Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary:

$42,357 - $46,865

Basic Function:

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

Assist with coordination of daily work orders and scheduled work for University Housing facilities. Actively work with University Facilities Management as needed to communicate needs, follow up and work order review.

Coordinate the ongoing update of facilities related inventories (student room furnishings, staff offices and apartments, residence hall lounges and public areas), equipment inventories (i.e., bike racks, pianos, pool tables, department vehicles, etc.) and stock items (i.e. paint, carpet, upholstery, whiteboards, etc.).

Provide continual assessment of residence hall furniture and equipment to make recommendations regarding the purchase of new inventory of products and/or refinishing, repairing items.

Provide support for residence hall turnover, including cleaning, painting, moving, refuse/recycling, and entomological service needs.

Act as primary coordinator for University Housing facilities vendors including but not limited to: Laundry Services, Entomological Services, furniture, building signage and other related work.

Coordinate communication to students and staff regarding scheduled work in the residence hall buildings.

Coordinate residence hall opening and closing support related to recycling, refuse and other facilities related needs.

Collaborate with various departments (University Facilities Management, Living Learning Communities, etc.) throughout the University to promote and reinforce University Housing's commitment to student success.

Evaluate residence hall room signage needs and coordinate installation.

Assist in the development and implementation of department policies and procedures.

Serve on assigned department, division, and University committees.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in business or a relevant field. Must be able to work nontraditional hours, including evenings and weekends as needed,

OR

A minimum of five year of full-time relevant professional experience in housing operations, residential facilities, or student affairs. Must be able to work nontraditional hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.

License/Certification:

None.

Knowledge Of:

Student housing

Project Management

Facilities

Skill In:

Written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills *

Customer service orientation

Adhering to deadlines

Ability To:

Respond calmly and quickly to challenging situations

Multi-task while managing multiple projects and assignments *

Adhere to deadlines

Work nontraditional hours, including evenings and weekends as needed

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which may require assessments. Assessments could take the form of interview questions, a request to provide work samples or a written or practical test to assess job related competencies.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

None.

Working Schedule:

Must be able to work nontraditional hours, including evenings and weekends.

Additional Information:

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr.

Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free.

Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.