Project Manager

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

The Project Manager serves as a University Housing office administrator and works with the Director of University Housing, Dean of Students, and Vice President for Student Affairs to contribute to the holistic development of students and fostering a positive experience in housing in support of the institution’s mission. The Project Manager collaborates with the Director of University Housing and will provide leadership to University Housing operations, with emphasis on overseeing student housing. The position will require administrative support while also facilitating a relationship with other offices to assist students residing in campus Housing. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

The Project Manager should be a Christian and have a desire to mentor college students.  A bachelor’s degree is preferred, but in progress will be accepted. 

PRIMARY DUTIES: 

• Serve as a Christian mentor to students who reside in campus housing. 
• Coordinate schedules, details, and reporting between University Housing and Undergraduate Admissions. 
• Serve as a guide for students related to housing as they consider DBU, apply for housing, and move-in. Responding to phone and email inquiries in a timely and professional manner. 
• Serve as the primary point of contact between Undergraduate Admissions and University Housing assisting with new and prospective student needs and questions.
• Assist in coordination with move-in days and procedures for students. This includes coordination of resident check-in/check-out procedures (Unit keys, cleanliness, furniture, etc.). 
• Coordinate with Housing Maintenance to review and assist in timely communication with students regarding submitted Maintenance requests. 
• Assist and Coordinate with the Housing Maintenance Student Workers who are tasked with monitoring the external facilities of campus units or trash and prohibited items left outdoors. 
• Assist in Coordination with the Community Assistant Program, including regular meetings, unit checks, and general mentorship. 
• Work with new students after move-in day to assist with beginning of semester needs. 
• Assist with the design and implementation of the StarRez applicant and room/unit selection system for students. 
• Represent University Housing at Patriot Previews, New Patriot Orientation, and other events. 
• Coordinate with the Lead Resident Director to ensure that tour locations for prospective students are prepared for students and represent University Housing on prospective student tours. 
• Facilitate conflict resolution of resident disputes in accordance with the University Housing Policies and Student Code of Conduct. Respond to student conduct violations as assigned by the Dean of Students or Director of University Housing.   
• Support the At-Risk Student Contact Team by assisting with contacting academically at-risk students that reside in University apartments, townhomes, residential college units and brownstones. 
• Assist with emergency response during regular business hours and provide care to students through responding, including assisting the Director of University Housing in checking on and caring for ill students. 
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of University Housing, Dean of Students, Vice President for Student Affairs, or President.  

WORK SCHEDULE:  

This is a full-time position with regular office hours between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. 

WORK LOCATION: 

This position will work on the main campus, located at 3000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX 75211

• Must be a Christian who is a member of a church that holds Jesus Christ to be their Savior and Lord, and who holds solely the Old Testament and the New Testament as sacred Scriptures.  

• DBU requires employees to follow all University policies and procedures, which exist to support the Christian mission of DBU and includes, but is not limited to, a Christian Code of Conduct. Click here to read