Live-in Sorority House Director at the University of Iowa

About the role

The Phi Chapter of Tri Delta at the University of Iowa seeks a full-time, live‑in House Director to provide on‑site property and employee management while fostering a sense of belonging for members and staff. The role begins in October 2026 and oversees a house with 57 residents serving 180 chapter members, includes a meal plan during the school year, supervises two employees (housekeeper and dining assistant), works with a third‑party vendor for meal service, and provides a newly furnished House Director suite with parking space.

Responsibilities

• Live‑in and reside overnight at the Tri Delta chapter house.
• Manage daily operations of the house and provide weekly reports to supervisor, chapter leadership and volunteers.
• Report violations of chapter house rules and policies to chapter officers and advisors.
• Properly maintain the chapter house over time; recommend capital improvements as needed.
• Prepare the chapter house for opening and closing, including coordination of move‑in/move‑out and scheduling cleaning and routine maintenance.
• Oversee dining services: menu preparation, purchasing, and special events.
• Oversee facility cleaning: schedule daily, weekly, deep cleaning, special events, and supply purchasing.
• Perform a daily walk of the interior and exterior to review safety or maintenance needs.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule and supervise chapter house employees; ensure payroll accuracy.
• Develop and maintain a safety‑conscious working and living environment; maintain life‑safety equipment; schedule inspections; promptly report problems with fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, alarm system, or other security/safety risks.
• Understand the organization's protocol for responding to critical incidents and promptly report them to Executive Office staff.
• Assist Regional Property Manager and Facility Support staff with maintaining property records and complete assigned paperwork in a timely manner.
• Establish and maintain vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with the chapter and advisors to establish kitchen and dining operations policies and procedures.
• Schedule regular meetings with the Director of Facility Operations (DFACO), Operations Advisors (OAs), and other officers and advisors as requested/needed.
• Meet with the Facility Committee as requested.
• Respond timely to all maintenance requests; follow expense approval and reporting processes; reconcile and report all expenditures.
• Attend Tri Delta’s Annual House Director Conference and actively participate in Tri Delta staff meetings and trainings throughout the year.
• Offer logistical support for chapter priorities, programs, and initiatives.
• Follow all Tri Delta and chapter policies, procedures and guidelines.

Qualifications

Required:

• 3+ years of related experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, web‑based applications, and general computer skills
• Ability to speak and read English
• Meet specified physical requirements: lifting no more than 35 lbs., standing, walking, and climbing stairs multiple times daily
• Ability to work extended hours and/or non‑traditional hours (able to respond to emergencies 24/7)
• Ability to use proper discretion and independent judgment in carrying out the primary roles and responsibilities

Preferred:

• Experience with staff supervision and property management

Important considerations: successful completion of a background check, drug test, and fitness for duty test is required. Tri Delta does not use AI or algorithm‑based tools in its hiring process.

Benefits

• Paid vacation & holidays – 40 hours per semester
• Health insurance (medical, dental, & vision)
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Industry‑leading professional training
• Support from Tri Delta's professional Executive Office staff