About SUNY Oswego:

Founded in 1861, SUNY Oswego is a public comprehensive university located in Central New York on the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario, 45 minutes from Syracuse. One of 13 comprehensive colleges and universities in the 64-campus State University of New York (SUNY) system, SUNY Oswego is recognized nationally for its academic quality, focus on student success outcomes, and the growing diversity of its student body. Ranked among the top public master's-level universities in the 2023 "Top Regional Universities in the North" by U.S. News and World Report, SUNY Oswego is also recognized among Princeton Review's Best Regional Colleges in the Northeast - an honor bestowed on the SUNY Oswego every year since 2003.

Inspired by a d commitment to excellence and the desire to transcend traditional higher education boundaries, SUNY Oswego provides a transformative experience to about 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The university offers preeminent academic programs in the arts and sciences, business, communications, and teacher education, and its success is built on providing students outstanding educational experiences with attention to a liberal arts and sciences foundation, practical applications, interdisciplinary approaches, independent scholarly and creative work, and skills for living in multicultural and global communities.

Oswego is committed to enhancing its diversity. SUNY Oswego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively engaged in recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. We encourage applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim SUNY status, or criminal conviction.

In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to work in the United States per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Requests for reasonable accommodations of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Human Resources Office by calling 315-312-2230 or emailing hr@oswego.edu.

SUNY Oswego is a smoke free/tobacco/e-cigarette free campus.

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. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.

Job Description:

Description of Department:

The Department of Residence Life and Housing at SUNY Oswego is a leader in developing a premier residential environment where students are actively engaged in their learning experience. Our environment places student learning and success at the center of all our formal and informal programs, policies, procedures, and physical facilities. Our department encourages collaboration with other students, faculty, and staff in and out of the classroom to enrich the learning experience. Furthermore, our programs are directed to enhance students' capacity and aspirations for growth intellectually, socially, aesthetically, interpersonally, and physically. The Department purposefully and intentionally provides programs and experiences that will offer our residential students a comparative advantage among college graduates. We affirm a commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence in the operations of Residence Life and Housing.

The Department of Residence Life and Housing at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications to fill a full-time Assignments Coordinator.

Posting Date: April 11, 2023

Review Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Compensation: Minimum salary $45,000, commensurate with experience plus full New York State benefits package.

Benefit Information: The State University of New York provides an excellent benefit package.

Date of Appointment: May 1, 2023

Description of Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Assistant Director for Occupancy, the Housing Assignments Coordinator is a full-time, twelve-month position. The housing assignments coordinator is responsible for the management of housing assignments and supporting housing systems and processes that are student-centered and reflect institutional values for approximately 4,000 beds. This position will assist with developing an inclusive vision, plan, and direction for year-round student on-campus housing administration that is consistent, fair, and in accordance with departmental policies and practices, as well as the mission and goals of the university.

Responsibilities:

Room Assignments & Inventory Management

• Manage and audit academic year student housing applications and assignments for new and continuing students to ensure accurate records. Support student housing during early arrival/late stay and break periods.
• Communicate with students and families about housing policies, assignment processes, and the housing and dining license.
• Work closely with live-in professional staff and provide direction and oversight for all in-hall housing occupancy processes, including occupancy certification, mid-semester room changes, waiting lists, room vacancies, and student departures.
• Evaluate and make determinations on requests for housing contract release and exemptions.
• Manage medical housing accommodations, animal registration, and other assignment support for students.
• Manage student housing records, including cancellations, withdrawals, and personal leaves, and audit associated housing credits, refunds, and charges.

Housing Administration & Planning

• Participate in strategic planning to establish short-term and long-range occupancy goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with departmental leadership to develop a communication plan to students and families that disseminates occupancy policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with institutional regulations, standards, and codes and maintain applicable housing records.
• Provide on-going occupancy training, including the use of The Housing Director software and departmental occupancy policies and procedures.

Record Management

• Manage departmental housing database and student housing portal and prepare, manage, and disseminate regular occupancy reports inclusive of space and rate audits.
• Manage daily Banner reports and reconcile discrepancies.
• Work with U.S. Census Bureau on all pertinent student residence processes, including monthly and decade-related census data.

Other Support

• Serve on university, division, and department committees as needed.
• Participate in departmental and divisional position searches as requested.
• Provide on-site support during openings, closings, housing selection, and high-traffic events, including some nights and weekends.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUNY Oswego works continuously to create an inclusive environment which respects, embraces, and promotes cultural safety, belonging, civil discourse, cultural humility, and other values and goals outlined in SUNY Oswego's Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan. As such, the incumbent is expected to contribute to these efforts and possess communication and interpersonal skills necessary to engage effectively with an increasingly diverse community of students and colleagues.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of one year of professional experience in residence life and housing
• Experience working with confidential records and information.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Able to exhibit essential customer service skills such as listening, acknowledging, and responding.
• Demonstrated active commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated working knowledge of an occupancy management system or the willingness and ability to learn within three (3) months of hire.
• Working knowledge of Ellucian Banner or other student information system.
• Experience administering data management programs, including databases, spreadsheets, and reports for data viewing, collection, and entry.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional and cooperative working relationships.

At SUNY Oswego we value the diversity found in each member of our campus community and strive to create a community where that diversity is embraced and enhanced. Recognizing the strength of diversity, our mission is to foster an environment which respects, embraces and promotes cultural competence, civil discourse and active engagement in developing an inclusive and vibrant community of scholars who act as transformational agents of change and responsible citizens of the world. For more information see SUNY Oswego's Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan.

As a candidate seeking consideration you are asked to submit a separate statement specifically addressing how your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion has been evidenced in your career experience and professional activity, and/or community service (volunteer work, etc.), and/or professional development. (Please see Application Instructions)

Additional Information:

If you have any questions about the position, please e-mail:
Renee Landers-Jennings at renee.landers@oswego.edu or Elizabeth Izard at elizabeth.izard@oswego.edu

Visa sponsorship not available for this position.

Background checks will be conducted for finalists.

Application Instructions:

To Apply Submit:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications
• A separate statement describing your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in your professional experience or personal life or community engagement
• Resume or CV
• Copy of unofficial (or copy of official) transcript for required degree showing degree awarded and date conferred
• Contact information for three professional references

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Official transcripts are required at time of appointment.

All required documents must be uploaded in order for your application to be reviewed and considered.