Assistant Director of Housing Administration

About Us

Since 1906, the University of West Georgia (UWG) has been home to those who seek a transformative college experience. UWG is a leading residential, doctoral comprehensive university that offers a broad undergraduate and graduate curriculum based on a liberal arts foundation. Nestled among the pines on a picturesque 645 acres is the University of West Georgia- a hidden gem approximately 40 miles west of Atlanta. Serving approximately 16,000+ students, and offering more than 100 programs, UWG is committed to advancing innovative academic programs and a student-centered business model. Perennially ranked by U.S. News & World Report, the Princeton Review, and Colleges of Distinction as a top national university, West Georgia offers 86 fields of study, including business, computing, nursing, education, STEM, communication and digital media, social sciences, and the fine and performing arts. UWG generates a regional economic impact of more than $650 million annually and provides a safe, quality, and affordable university experience that connects students to post-graduate career and leadership opportunities. UWG has been recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for its institutional commitment to community engagement through teaching, research and creative activities, and public service. West Georgia is one of only 119 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the elective classification in 2020 and is among only 359 institutions nationally. Dedicated to creating a first-choice university for students, alumni, employees, and communities, UWG seeks employees who will advance and support the University's mission of fulfilling the talent needs of western Georgia and the Atlanta metropolitan area, while contributing to the social, cultural, and economic development of the region and state.

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Location

Our campus is located at 1601 Maple Street, Carrollton, GA 30118.
Faculty and staff members are expected to be physically present on campus as needed to support the in-person educational experience and on-campus vitality at the University of West Georgia. Depending upon teaching assignments and student demand, this could include the Carrollton or Newnan campuses.

Job Summary

The Assistant Director is responsible for most aspects related to the Housing Management Software System StarRez and will work in conjunction with Housing Facilities to manage the Room Condition Report workflow process. The Assistant Director is responsible for developing and implementing new strategies and technologies to create efficiencies and improve workflow across all levels of Housing and Residence Life. This position is also responsible for the management and communication of the service animal documentation and ADA accommodations process. Serves in various departmental, divisional, and campus wide committees and work groups is expected as needed. This position calls for a positive, self-motivated, detail-oriented person with excellent interpersonal communication skills who is willing to work in a fast-paced environment that requires strong emphasis on providing superior customer service. This position will also serve in an after-hours and weekend on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

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MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP: The Assistant Director of Housing Administration provides leadership, management, Duties 1 training and supervision for the Central Housing Office operations staff. This position will have oversight and leadership for the Housing software management system (StarRez), occupancy management, customer service, assignment, billing, room configuration, reporting, process communication, exemptions and accommodation process for the department. This position will oversee contract updates/changes, assignment processes for all residential spaces for residents and guest groups, contract cancellations, room transfers, exemption requests, and consolidations. The Assistant Director serves as the non-voting chair of the Cancellation and Charges Appeal Committee and controls the flow and access to sensitive personal student information regarding student appeals. This position will analyze and disseminate reports and data for purposes of assessment, short and long term planning, and monitor occupancy trends.

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SUPERVISION: This position supervises two full-time assignments coordinators and one graduate student. The incumbent will be responsible for meeting weekly with direct reports, providing consistent performance feedback, identifying and supporting opportunities for professional development, and completing the University's annual review process. This position is responsible for holding their direct reports accountable for their performance and determine if staff are meeting expectations outlined for the scope of their work.

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OCCUPANCY MANAGEMENT: In addition to the day-to-day job responsibilities, this position will work closely with the Director of Housing and Residence Life to assess occupancy on a weekly basis, prepare reports for divisional and University leadership, and assist with the 5 year business plan for the department. The incumbent will also be responsible for researching off-campus market rates, USG rental rate comparisons, and coordinate professional market study analysis on a 3-5 year basis. This position will work with the HRL Director to develop housing occupancy projections based on anticipate University enrollment.

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HOUSING SOFTWARE MANAGEMENT: This position will understand and integrate the Housing software system (StarRez) and existing University information management systems to coordinate all contract and assignment processes. The incumbent will work collaboratively to manage the Housing software system and be responsible for learning about and navigating contract logic, coordination with campus partners for data feeding and receipt, auditing generated reports and user access to the system, and problem-solving issues with the StarRez software.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Master's Degree

Required Experience
3 years full-time Housing or Residence Life experience and experience in a supervisory position. Management and knowledge of occupancy management, excellent customer service, and Candidate will have demonstrated back-end and customer facing experience with the third-party housing software solutions or systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Master's Degree

Preferred Experience
Five (5) years of administrative and managerial support experience. Knowledge of Star Rez Database Software and Housing departmental policies, procedures, and organizational relationships.

Proposed Salary

$50,400 - $65,000 yearly salary. Paid on a monthly basis.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Physical Requirements Office Environment - Work normally performed in a typical interior work environment.

SKILLS
Responsible for the department's day-to-day $18 million revenue collection management. Primarily making certain that all entries and financial analysis are accurate and timely.

Prepare management's discussion, analysis, and recommendations for Occupancy and Revenue related data as requested by other departments, including quarterly and annual financial reporting for presentation to Division of Administration and Finance.

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Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of West Georgia as determined by the University of West Georgia in its sole discretion; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials, reference checks; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Other Information

The mission of the University of West Georgia is to enable students, faculty, and staff to realize their full potential through academic engagement, supportive services, professional development, and a caring, student-centered community. The institutional mission and daily operation of the University of West Georgia are guided by our values that support our vision to be the best place to work, learn, and succeed: ACHIEVEMENT, CARING, COLLABORATION, INCLUSIVENESS, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, SUSTAINABILITY, and WISDOM.