Columbia University

Assistant Director, Faculty Housing

Columbia University$105K — $115K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 4+ years of related experience in housing or real estate management.
  • Master's degree in Business Administration or related field preferred.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent strategic planning and policy development capabilities.
  • Proficient in data management and reporting tools.
  • Experience in customer service and project management.

Responsibilities

  • Develop long-term goals for non-student housing in line with University objectives.
  • Oversee housing application management and resource allocation.
  • Create and enforce housing policies ensuring compliance with guidelines.
  • Act as liaison between faculty housing and University departments.
  • Gather and analyze housing data to enhance decision-making.
  • Lead process improvements in housing operations.
  • Mentor faculty housing team and ensure high customer service standards.

Benefits

  • Regularly scheduled work hours, 35 hours per week.
  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative and dynamic academic environment.
  • Professional development support for staff.
  • Access to university resources and facilities.
  • Potential for special projects and leadership roles.
Full Job Description
  • Job Type: Officer of Administration
  • Bargaining Unit:
  • Regular/Temporary: Regular
  • End Date if Temporary:
  • Hours Per Week: 35
  • Standard Work Schedule:
  • Building:
  • Salary Range: $105,000 - $115,000

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director, Leasing Administrations, the Assistant Director of Faculty Housing is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the comprehensive management of housing services for postdoctoral researchers, junior faculty, senior faculty, and other affiliated and non-affiliated groups. This position ensures the efficient operation of housing assignments, applications, and transfers, while also developing and enforcing housing policies and processes.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Director collaborates closely with various stakeholders to optimize housing allocation, compliance, and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Strategic Management:
  • Develop long-terms goals and objectives for non-student housing operations in alignment with the University's mission and vision.
  • Oversee the implementation of strategic plans, ensuring efficient management of housing applications, assignments, reassignments, and transfers across all housing categories
  • Continuously evaluate and adjust strategies to adapt to changing needs and circumstances, ensuring the optimal utilization of housing resources

Policy Development and Compliance:
  • Develop, implement, and enforce housing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with institutional guidelines and standards
  • Regularly review and update policies to reflect changing regulation and best practices while also monitoring compliance and addressing any issues that arise

Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Act as a primary liaison between faculty housing and schools, institutes, and other University departments, facilitating effective communication and collaboration
  • Proactively engage with stakeholders to understand their housing needs and preferences, ensuring that housing services are tailored to meet their requirements

Data Analysis and Reporting:
  • Oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of housing data to inform decision-making, improve services, and ensure optimal utilization of housing resources
  • Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations on housing operations and performance metrics for University leadership, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies

Process Improvement:
  • Identify and implement process improvements and technological solutions to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of housing operations
  • Continuously monitor the effectiveness of implemented changes, making adjustments as necessary to ensure sustained improvement over time

Team Leadership and Development:
  • Lead and mentor the faculty housing team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment

Customer Service Excellence:
  • Ensure the provision of high-quality customer service to all faculty housing stakeholders, addressing issues and inquiries promptly and effectively
  • Ensure that inquiries, issues, and concerns are addressed promptly and effectively, striving to exceed expectation and build positive relationships with residents

Project Management:
  • Lead and oversee special projects related to faculty housing operations, technology enhancements, and service improvements
  • Coordinate project teams, allocate resources, and manage timelines and budgets to ensure successful project delivery

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Minimum of 4 years' related experience

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Public Administration, or related field preferred
  • At least 4 years of progressive experience in customer service, housing management, real estate, or a similar role with preference for experience in higher education or a similar complex organization
  • Demonstrated leadership and team management skills with the ability to inspire and develop staff
  • Strong strategic planning, policy development, and process improvement capabilities
  • Excelled communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities with proficiency in data management and reporting tools
  • Experience in managing complex projects and implementing technological solutions to enhance service delivery
  • Proven record of commitment to customer service excellence and resolving complex housing issues

About Columbia University

Columbia University is a private Ivy League research university in New York City. Established in 1754 as King's College on the grounds of Trinity Church in Manhattan, Columbia is the oldest institution of higher education in New York and the fifth-oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. It is one of nine colonial colleges founded prior to the Declaration of Independence, seven of which belong to the Ivy League. Columbia is ranked among the top universities in the world by major education publications. Columbia was established by royal charter under George II of Great Britain. It was renamed Columbia College in 1784 following the American Revolution, and in 1787 was placed under a private board of trustees headed by former students Alexander Hamilton and John Jay. In 1896, the campus was moved to its current location in Morningside Heights and renamed Columbia University. Columbia scientists and scholars have played a pivotal role in scientific breakthroughs including brain-computer interface; the laser and maser; nuclear magnetic resonance; the first nuclear pile; the first nuclear fission reaction in the Americas; the first evidence for plate tectonics and continental drift; and much of the initial research and planning for the Manhattan Project during World War II. Columbia is organized into twenty schools, including four undergraduate schools and 16 graduate schools. The university's research efforts include the Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatory, the Goddard Institute for Space Studies, and accelerator laboratories with Big Tech firms such as Amazon and IBM. Columbia is a founding member of the Association of American Universities and was the first school in the United States to grant the MD degree. The university also annually administers the Pulitzer Prize. With over 14.5 million volumes, Columbia University Library is the third-largest private research library in the United States.
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