Available positions

Here is a list of all openings we have now. Click on the job title to find out more about it.

Residence Director

Job Overview:

Residence Directors (“RDs”) serve as professional staff at Educational Housing Services (“EHS”), and have direct and constant student contact. They act as facilitators for the residence hall community and enhance the social, educational, intellectual and cultural development of individual students. RDs also supervise the student Residence Advisors.
This is a full time, 12 month, live-in position.

General Description:

Supervise and support Residence Advisors (“RAs”)
Manage an office within the Residence
Explain, enforce and support all EHS policies and procedures to students and the institutions represented among our residents
Act as positive representatives/role models for Educational Housing Services
Demonstrate interest and concern for each resident
Oversee weekly activities and assist in building a community among the students
Hold weekly meetings with RA staff
Build relationships with members of staff from contract institutions that reside within the residence hall
Develop a responsible living environment through community development, effective interaction, and outreach
Attend to and report all emergencies and serious situations to senior staff in a timely manner
Assist the building staff in identifying facilities in need of repair or attention
Complete administrative tasks such as check-in, check-out, maintenance requests, incident reports, monthly occupancy reports, health and safety inspections, etc.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned to enhance development of student life and the best interests of EHS and its affiliates

Requirements:

Minimum one year student residence life / hospitality/ management experience and / or degree; Masters Degree in a college student personnel, counseling or related field preferred
Availability to live in an EHS facility, in a collegiate student environment and to serve on an on-call 24 emergency rotation
Knowledge of residence hall living
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
Excellent communication skills and administrative experience, as well as demonstrated managerial abilities
Decision-making ability and crisis management experience
Must be willing to accept other duties, as determined and assigned by the Vice President of Student Life, that contribute to the overall operation of the EHS program
Leadership or supervisory and counseling experience
Strong customer relations skills
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
Knowledge of a second language, in addition to English, a plus

Time Commitment

The Residence Director position demands considerable time and attention; evening and weekend work will be required.
The Residence Director must serve on an on-call 24 emergency rotation and may have to attend to incidents at any time of the day or night.
Attendance at student events is encouraged.

Compensation

Compensation is determined based on experience.

Please mail a copy of your resume and cover letter to:

Human Resources

55 Clark StreetBrooklyn, NY 11201

Fax: 212 937 2331

Or Email here

Administrative Assistant

Job Overview:

Handle all front end customer interaction at student residence on the Upper East Side of Manhattan
Provide administrative assistance to the Managerial staff at the Residence

General Description:

The successful candidate will provide a variety of administrative and support services, working with senior staff to enhance the living conditions of our student residents. You will:
Greet walk-ins to the 1760 EHS offices, and answer telephone calls from prospective residents, key clients, and vendors
Work with Facilities staff to log and fulfill all maintenance work orders
Assist with mailings as necessary, and conduct normal administrative filing and data entry
Facilitate, when necessary, customer complaints and service issues for EHS residents, to ensure that all are handled in a professional and timely manner, in accordance with the Company’s values
Assist with e-mail communications and marketing, including updating of student activity alerts, eBoards and Welcome Packages
Assist with room turnover at key student transition periods in the residences.
Inventory control
Master the software programs used by the company in general and Department specifically, such as Outlook and RMS
Assist with memos, flyers and announcements
Promote a culture of continuous improvement is all aspects of the Residence.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned to enhance development of student life and the best interests of EHS and its affiliates. Maintain an awareness of all issues relating to student life and housing in and around all EHS residence locations

Requirements:

Familiarity with computers; experience with Microsoft Office programs necessary
Good phone manner and prior office experience
At least an Associate’s Degree preferred

Please mail a copy of your resume and cover letter to:

Human Resources
55 Clark Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Fax: (212) 937-2331

Or Email here

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