FIT NYC Housing Operations Assistant, Residential Life

About the role

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), part of the State University of New York and an internationally renowned college of art, design, business and technology with a strong emphasis on liberal arts, invites nominations and applications for a Housing Operations Assistant, Residential Life.

About the Residential Life Team

The Fashion Institute of Technology Residential Life Team is seeking student-centered emerging educators to join our dynamic group of professionals. We are a CliftonStrengths based campus committed to social and restorative justice in our department practices and residential education framework. Check out our department Meet our staff.

Job Description

• Housing Operations Assist with the room selection process.
• Respond to internal and external requests, inquiries, and concerns through the Res Life email.
• Work closely with dining services to coordinate meal plan changes.
• Facilitate room change requests including room inspection and key reports.
• Communicate current occupancy with campus partners such as the Mailroom and Facilities.
• Cookordination and management of the Post-Selection Housing Process.

Essential Functions

• Facilities Management
  • Follow up on outstanding maintenance requests and facility condition assessments.
  • Respond to student and parent concerns regarding facility conditions, coordinating with Facilities and other campus departments to resolve issues.
• Summer Programs
  • Work closely with Marketing Committee to promote and advertise for Summer Intern Housing.
  • Serve as a point of contact for summer conferences and intern housing.
  • Aid in the housing selection process for Summer Programs and assist with move in and out.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required. Understanding of student development philosophy, residence hall management and ability to work with a diverse student and staff population. Demonstrated leadership abilities, organizational skills, and excellent skills in oral and written communications.
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior work experience in residential life or student leadership strongly preferred.

Additional Information

• Please note all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the background check process.
• Salary: $25 per hour
• Benefits: Eligible for FIT Part-Time Employee Benefits.
• Work Schedule: Days/Hours: M-F, 20 hours per week, in person; work schedule subject to change based on needs of the department.
• Pay Equity by State: Employers Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• The working conditions for this position may be in any combination of an office space and residential housing.
• The physical requirement for this position will require constant sitting, frequent standing, occasional bending, occasional walking, occasional pulling, pushing, or reaching, occasional use of hands to handle objects, and occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs.

Application Instructions

• In order to be considered for this position, please submit the following documents online:
  • Resume
  • Cover letter
  • Unofficial Transcript
  • A list of three references with telephone numbers and email addresses

Returning Applicants

• Login to your FITNYC Careers Account to check your submitted application material.

Review of Applications

• Review of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled.

Additional Information

• Please note that due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to contact each applicant individually.
• Annual Security Report: The safety and well-being of FIT's students, faculty, staff, and visitors is of paramount importance. Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, FIT publishes an annual report containing crime statistics and statements of security policy, accessible here: Safety Statistics .
• Physical Requirements and Work Environment: The working conditions for this position may be in any combination of an office space and residential housing. The physical requirement for this position will require constant sitting, frequent standing, occasional bending, occasional walking, occasional pulling, pushing, or reaching, occasional use of hands to handle objects, and occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs.