Description
Under the direction of the House Corporation Board (HCB), the House Directorâ€s primary responsibility is managing a gracious, well-organized, fiscally sound, safe and secure, smoothly operating sorority house.
REQUIRED SKILLS
• Excellent organization and communication abilities
• Basic bookkeeping
• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Positive solution-focused attitude
• Ability to interact professionally and diplomatically with students, parents, alumnae, service providers and community resources
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work with college-age women, patience, flexibility and a sense of humor
• Ability to climb up and down several flights of stairs and lift 25 pounds if neccessary
PREFERRED SKILLS
• Previous House Director experience
• Property management experience
• Proven managerial skills
JOB DESCRIPTION
• Ensures a safe and productive environment for residents.
• Observes HCB policies and procedures.
• Manages multiple service providers.
• Coordinates routine maintenance.
• Creates strategy for the long term care and upkeep of the facility and presents to the House Corporation Board.
• Supervises the kitchen and housekeeping staff while coordinating input from the collegians.
• Purchases kitchen and cleaning and other necessary supplies.
• Communicates house maintenance issues to the HCB.
• Manages all minor repairs under $500. Notifies HCB of major repairs that exceed $500 with estimates that need to be done. Reports immediately to the HCB, all damages which require insurance claims.
• Communicates any unusual trends and/or problems within the chapter to the chapter adviser.
• Adheres to campus, Fraternity and chapter policies and rules.
• Communicates regularly with chapter president and house manager.
• Maintains and is responsible for a petty cash fund for small expenses.
• Encourages proper social graces and etiquette among members.
• Serves as the official hostess for the chapter at social events held at the chapter house.
• Creates a “home away from home†atmosphere within the chapter house.
TIME COMMITTMENT and BENEFITS: Forty plus hour workweek with an apartment and utilities provided. Must be onsite, overnight, 7 nights per week except when prior arrangements have been made for other adult supervision. All meals will be provided when the collegians are in the house.
**This is a smoke, alcohol, and firearms free environment.