Job Description
Due to the nature of the position and ZTA’s membership policy, this House Director position is open to
individuals who consistently live and self-identify as women.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Goal- and team-oriented with 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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree (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
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Health and Safety:
- 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.
Staff and Facility Management:
- 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 facility maintenance spending throughout the year.
Community Development:
- 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 communication with designated advisors on all facility-related issues.
- Establish positive relationships with collegiate members through communication.
- Interact professionally and diplomatically with members, parents, alumnae, vendors and campus and community representatives.
Remuneration and Benefits:
- All facilities are a smoke-, pet-, drug-, and alcohol-free environments. All tenants, including the House Director, are expected to comply with this policy.
- This IS NOT a live-in position. An office space, private bath, meal when collegians are in the facility, internet connection, and a designated parking space will be provided. On occasions, a request could be made for an overnight stay where a private room/bathroom would be provided. University is closed for all major holidays; chapter facility closes for Thanksgiving, Winter Break, Spring Break and Summer Break.
Zeta Tau Alpha is an international women’s social fraternity that does not discriminate based on race, creed, ethnicity,
religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.