Director; East Carolina University

Overview

The House Director is a 10-month contracted professional who is required to reside onsite at the Iota Rho Chapter Zeta Tau Alpha residential facility in Greenville, NC. The House Director is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day facility oversight and facility safety management to ensure the well-being of the 22 residents. The House Director resides in an apartment in the residential facility during the contract term and receives meals based on live-in members’ meal plans.

May work extended and/or non-traditional hours.

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit both a resume and cover letter via the applicable third-party job site where this position description was found. If you are not applying through a third-party job site, please go to our website to apply directly.

Due to the nature of the live-in requirement and ZTA’s membership policy, this House Director position is open to individuals who consistently live and self-identify as women.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Goal- and team-oriented with the ability to work closely with members, staff, and vendors while exhibiting a positive, professional attitude.
• Well-organized and able to work and make sound decisions under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to relate to collegiate members.

• Bachelor’s degree (in any field).
• Prior experience as a House Director or experience in property management, residential life or.
• Greek-letter organization.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

• Develop and maintain a safety-conscious working environment, in partnership with the Housing Team:
  Chapter President, House Manager (collegiate officer in charge of chapter facility operations), and Treasurer, and General Advisor, Housing Advisor, and Financial Advisor (alumnae volunteers).
• Ensure all safety equipment, including fire extinguishers, detectors, fire alarms, security systems, and access code systems, are well maintained and in good working order.
• Oversee all aspects of the entry system including:
• Maintaining records of entry access permission and deactivating any entry system components (fobs, keys, biometrics, etc.) that are not returned.
• Providing appropriate access to new members, transfer members, new advisors, and new staff.
• Removing access for members who have transferred or resigned, as well as advisors and staff who are no longer employed within the facility.
• Managing accurate records of hard keys/room keys.
• In collaboration with the chapter House Manager, complete the Safety, Security, and Fire Checklist and enact the chapter Crisis Management Plan, when appropriate.
• Collaborate with the House Manager and General Advisor for opening and closing operations during key times of the academic year.
• Support the completion of the Move-In/Out Form.

• Supervise all deliveries to the facility.
• Supervise repairs to and maintenance of the facility and its furnishings, equipment, and grounds to ensure such repairs are completed with Zeta Tau Alpha’s standards and guidelines.
• In partnership with the Housing Advisor, oversee housekeeping. You may be responsible for supervising a housekeeping staff or you may be responsible for conducting housekeeping activities yourself.
• In partnership with the Housing Advisor, supervise contractors and third-party vendors working within the facility.
• Oversee meal planning.
• Understand and implement budget management related to the facility by monitoring and tracking the facility maintenance spending throughout the year.

• Actively commit to fostering an inclusive living environment including working with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds.
• Foster and encourage a positive environment within the facility as it relates to the five areas of ZTA sisterhood:
  Shared Social Experiences, Support & Encouragement, Belonging, Accountability, and Common Purpose.
• Commit to cooperation, teamwork, and flexibility when working with chapter advisors, chapter officers, and third-party vendors.
• Maintain necessary…