Department Coordinator IV
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Job overview
University of Louisville is hiring a Department Coordinator IV. University of Louisville seeks a Department Coordinator IV for its University Housing and Resident Experience division. The role provides front‑desk reception, administrative support, and serves as the primary communication point for residents, prospective residents, and parents. The coordinator will manage tours, supervise front‑desk staff, and maintain training materials while ensuring clear, timely communication.
Key focus areas include Analyze distinctive attributes of each residential hall and community to communicate unique features, Utilize StarRez to promptly address inquiries from resident applicants and current residents, and Provide administrative support to the UHRE team while emphasizing streamlined communication.
Preferred (not required): StarRez, Communication, Customer Service, and Scheduling.
Skills & qualifications
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Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's Degree
Compensation
$
Hours Per Week
37.5
Number Of Positions
1
Job Description
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 4 (Hourly)
Position Description:
The department of University Housing and the Resident Experience (UHRE) in the Division of Student Affairs is seeking to hire a Department Coordinator IV. The Department Coordinator is responsible for providing front desk reception and general office support for the department. The Department Coordinator serves as the first line of communication by answering the department’s primary phone line, greeting in-person visitors, and addressing calls, concerns, and inquiries.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Analyzes distinctive attributes of each residential hall and community (traditional/suite/apartment) to effectively communicate their unique features
Utilizes StarRez extensively to promptly address inquiries from resident applicants and current residents, ensuring clear and concise communication
Provides administrative support to the UHRE team while emphasizing streamlined communication practices
Arranges and coordinates tours for residents, prospective residents, and parents, employing adept communication skills to showcase housing options
Directs residents toward a comprehensive understanding of resident policies and procedures
Executes specialized tasks as assigned, such as managing phone inquiries related to property and providing support to others based on their requirements
Answers UHRE’s primary phone line dedicated to providing callers with accurate and prompt information through effective communication techniques
Supervises the staffing and operation of the department's front desk, ensuring seamless communication and service delivery
Provides excellent customer service to residents, prospective residents, and parents
Acts as a liaison for all visitation days, guaranteeing staff participation and efficient coordination of communication
Oversees the access and refurbishment of campus tour rooms, including managing their aesthetics and liaising within the department and with internal/external tour groups
Conducts training for staff within and beyond the department on conducting tours and emphasizing effective communication strategies
Facilitates the training and schedule management of the student worker desk staff, nurturing their communication skills and ensuring operational efficiency
Contributes to the development of training materials and leads meetings to keep students workers informed about processes through effective communication channels
Serves as a point of contact for student, staff, and parent queries and concerns about housing, employing timely communication via telephone, in-person response, and email
Maintains student worker staff manual, ensuring content is current. Provides timely updates to student worker staff so they are able to perform their job duties correctly and effectively
Maintains current reference documents for student staff, enabling them to access relevant information seamlessly
Designs and upholds student worker schedules, facilitating efficient communication of responsibilities and shift coverage
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Service-minded approach and demonstrated experience providing assistance and service support to customers in-person, on the phone, and online
Work Hours and Location
This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a 37.5-hour regular workweek. Additional work hours may be required based on department needs, programming, staffing, and/or scheduling. The primary work location for this position is at the Belknap Campus.
Employee Benefits
The University of Louisville offers competitive benefits and perks to eligible full-time and part-time employees. Please visit the University of Louisville Total Rewards webpages for details.
Student Affairs
The Division of Student Affairs encourages candidates to apply who have demonstrated the capacity to create supportive work environments, collaborate effectively on teams, and serve the students we admit and aim to attract.
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references with your application.
Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.
Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.
Assistance and Accommodations
Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.
If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone 502-852-6258.
Job Type
Full time
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
Yes
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant
Yes
Background Check Required
Yes
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
R109096
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