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JOB DESCRIPTION

The Assistant Director of University Housing Operations is a live on position responsible for the general oversight of all Housing facility operations, assistance with occupancy management, and budget development. The Assistant Director position will work in conjunction with the Director of University Housing and the Associate Director of Housing to ensure the effective implementation and evaluation of residential facilities, budgets, and procedures. Direct supervision of a Maintenance Operation Supervisor and Custodial Foreman, indirect supervision of maintenance and custodial classified staff and student employees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

o Bachelor’s degree required. In lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree, a minimum of six years combined education, training, and experience may be considered. Four years of the six must be in a higher education in a residential housing setting.
o Two years of experience using StarRez Housing software.
o Two years of experience supervising maintenance and/or custodial employees in a university residential setting.
o Two years of experience working with vendors to gather bids, quotes, and schedule work within a university setting.
o Experience in facility assessment practices for residential complexes.
o Experience with managing inventory for custodial and/or maintenance operations for a university residential operation.
o Experience in using computer software such as spreadsheets, databases, and/or Microsoft products.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

o Experience with budget planning and/or management.
o Experience responding to on-call crisis or emergency situations related to facility operations.
Additional Information
You must submit your CV/resume, cover letter, and list of three (3) professional references, including current contact information. This position will remain open until it is filled; however, priority consideration will be given to applications received on or before July 24, 2025. Salary will be between $68,000 to $72,000 per year, commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision; life insurance; disability plan; employee assistance program (EAP); excellent retirement options and company contribution; and generous paid time off/sick leave accrual. All offers of employment are conditional pending the successful completion of a background investigation, provided by HireRight.
Note: Thank you for your interest in positions at Idaho State University. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by logging into your profile and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions, please review our frequently asked questions.
Posting Number: req2552
Type: Working 12 months per year
Position: Non-classified Staff
Division: Student Services
Idaho State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, including Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

1. Maintain an on-going assessment of all Housing operations programs including summer operations. Work with Custodial and Maintenance teams to address all efforts in Housing facilities, assist in identifying facility needs and developing long-term planning. (30%)
2. Inspect residential areas and observe employee performance to insure conformity with standards and practices. Correct deviations through the appropriate supervisory staff. Oversee the coordination of custodial practices and preventive maintenance programs. (15%)
3. Serve as a participant in scheduled on-call/duty responsibilities. (10%)
4. Serve as liaison for Department of Public Works, Facilities, and other campus and state partners. Manage and facilitate purchasing practices including quotes, contacts, scheduling, etc with 3rd party contractors. (10%)
5. Facilitate administration processes (work orders, room closures, assignments, inventory tracking, etc) in Housing software (StarRez). (15%)
6. Assessment of all Housing facilities. Work with Maintenance and Custodial teams to address and repair/replace any physical damages, identify facility needs and develop long-term renovation plans with the Director. (10%)
7. Assist with the assignments, occupancy management, check-in and check-out processes for housing daily operations. (10%)