Housing Director- 3RD SHIFT

Position Summary Proudly standing as the nation's oldest HBCU, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has been a stalwart and highly respected institution of higher education since our founding in 1837. For over 185 years our alumni have emerged as leaders and left their mark on the social, economic, and political history of Philadelphia, the surrounding region, the nation, and the world. Building on this legacy, the vision for Cheyney University is to become the premier model for academic excellence, character development, and social responsibility. Here at Cheyney, we value scholarship, diversity, integrity, respect, and service. We are committed to maintaining a vibrant educational community that is dedicated to promoting scholarship and lifelong learning for its students, offering wide student access to resources to ensure an opportunity for all to acquire an education, encouraging freedom of thought and freedom from discrimination by ensuring a respectful environment, and provide outreach and service to external and constituent communities, demonstrating their understanding of the importance and value of service. We're looking for exceptional individuals who share our values, embrace our mission, recognize our potential, and covet the opportunity to continue to move our historic University forward. CU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; generous retirement plans; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities. The 3rd Shift Housing Director oversee all aspects of on campus housing for students and responsible for maintaining the safety and security of all residential students in each residence halls. Enforces the Housing Policy, Student Code of Conduct Policy and supports the Director of Housing and Operations and overall vision of the residence life program. The incumbent must actively engage in the residence hall communities by attending hall programs and regularly touring the residence halls.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION

Serves as first point of contact for issues/concerns affecting students in the residence halls. Oversees the health and safety of all residential students. Actively engage in all residence halls by attending hall programs, hourly tours of all residence halls and interacting with students. Develop timely and appropriate communication strategies to students living within the residence halls. Serve as a mediator/facilitator when necessary to provide resolutions for interpersonal conflicts between students. Respond/Resolve/Escalate when appropriate, to emergency situations, facility issues, concerns from students, staff and families related to the residence halls. Assist with residence halls openings, closings, and vacation breaks. Make recommendations for the purchase of furniture and equipment, planning for summer and winter renovations, and recommending improvements of housekeeping services Oversee operational functions for residence halls such as room checks, health and safety inspections, key distribution and collection, damage assessment, reporting and generation of maintenance requests. Assist the Director of Housing and Operations with long range planning including housing occupancy predictions and strategies. Daily written reporting to the Director of Housing Interaction/reporting to Academic Navigators, Counselors, Campus Police when appropriate. Provide Supervision of the Resident Advisors. Complete other duties as assigned

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Handles sensitive issues and information with confidentiality and discretion. Complete other duties, as assigned, within the Operations department and university. Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and/or

Experience:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience Previous experience in higher education with a thorough understanding of university operations Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to college student development Computer literacy Willingness to work flexible hours as needed Strong management organization skills Be able and willing to work collaboratively with students and staff Be able to present an outgoing enthusiastic personality

Knowledge & Skills, Abilities:

Able to make decisions; problem solver Excellent communication - verbal and written skills Ability to organize and plan effectively Ability to work in a fast pace environment Ability to pay master attention to detail in analyzing and evaluating information Ability to complete multiple tasks Ability to interact with diverse publics in a friendly and welcoming manner Ability to work effectively in a team environment Make recommendations to the Director to enhance, correct or streamline operational activities Instructions for Applying Instructions for Applying All offers of employment are subject and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment criminal background checks. Applicants must complete an online application and upload a resume and cover letter. Mailed, emailed or faxed application materials will not be considered. Diversity Statement Cheyney University an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.