Housing Operations Assistant - Colorado Christian University

About the Job

This position requires a person with a mixture of supervision experience, knowledge of housing facility and policy issues that affect student community growth and development, organizational skills, a mature but continually growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ, demonstrated spiritual leadership aptitude and experience, superior judgment, a passion for the collegiate learning environment, the ability to complete assignments with minimal supervision, and the understanding of current student issues.

About CCU

Colorado Christian University is the premier interdenominational Christian university in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, delivering world-class education to thousands of students. The fully accredited, nonprofit University is located in Lakewood, Colorado, a suburb of Denver.

Colorado Christian University was founded in 1914 on two principles — grace and truth. CCU’s scriptural foundation comes from John 1:17: For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. (ESV)

CCU's mission is Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth.

A leader in higher education, the University has been consistently ranked in the top 2 percent of colleges and universities nationwide for its core curriculum by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. CCU has had nine consecutive years of enrollment growth and has been named one of the five fastest-growing master’s granting universities by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

CCU offers more than 200 degree program options for traditional and adult students through its College of Undergraduate Studies and College of Adult and Graduate Studies. More than 9,000 students attend the University on the main campus, in regional centers throughout Colorado, and online.

Scripture states all Christians are called to serve Christ and to minister to others. Because Christians are individuals with different gifts and callings, we serve Christ in a variety of ministry vocations. CCU invites you to explore how you may use your calling and gifts at the University.

What is most appealing about working at CCU?

1. Faith-friendly: CCU’s culture is unique to higher education. Where else can you pursue academic excellence yet read the Holy Bible, pray with teammates and students at work, and work to impact our culture in support of Christian values?
2. Convictionally Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God’s Word.
3. Live out your calling: We are a traditional evangelical university where you can invest your God-given talents and abilities alongside coworkers and teammates, while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
4. Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings and preparing them for positions of significant leadership in the church, business, government, education, and other professions, as a key part of our University's Strategic Priorities.

We’re looking for candidates who

1. Bachelor’s degree and two to four or years of experience in an administrative role preferred. 
2. Possesses working knowledge of Residence Hall style living and front desk operations.
3. Understanding of the socio-emotional and spiritual needs of college students and act upon such knowledge to create educational communities for students.
4. Are self-motivated and solve complex problems with little or no supervision.
5. Can demonstrate poise, assess needs, utilize judgment, and develop positive and wise solutions according to University protocol.
6. Communicate effectively to students, other staff and faculty, and parents, by phone, by e-mail, by memoranda, and in person.
7. Demonstrate a servant’s heart and a teachable spirit.
8. Follow instructions and work cooperatively with all Residence Life and Student Development staff.
9. Enhance team dynamics in the Residence Life team.

Key Job Duties

1. Mission Contribution Statement: CCU’s mission is Christ-centered higher education, transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth. In this role, the Housing Operations Assistant contributes to the mission by supporting a positive living-learning environment that will benefit the student experience.
2. Regularly update all contracts, applications, and other forms, as well as the University’s data management solution(s), utilized to manage the University housing program, StarRez.
3. Ensure coverage of the Residence Life front desk
4. Ensure support of the professional staff members in the Residence Life Office.
5. Assist with Summer Conference housing and summer student housing operations
6. Ensure good customer service to those who call and email the Residence Life Office.
7. Assist with the summer storage process and key inventories.
8. Draft and manage external communication flow from the Department of Residence Life to current students, parents of residents, and married couples on campus
9.  In collaboration with the Assistant Director of Residence Life and other campus departments manage and update the Residence Life calendar.
10. Maintain accurate and consistent information regarding the Residence Life program and university housing and dining services on websites and print media, and as requested by IT, University Communications, and other departments.
11. Demonstrate a genuine interest in campus life by actively participating in campus functions such as chapel, various student programming opportunities, key student events, and other areas as deemed necessary by the Associate Dean of Residence.
12. Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director or Associate Dean of Residence Life.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, you may be required to walk, stand, sit, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, speak with clarity, and have appropriate vision and hearing capabilities. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. You will be required to work occasional irregular hours, including some nights and weekends. Colorado Christian University expects all faculty and staff to become a part of the University community by participating in activities and events that occur on the campus throughout the year, which may occur during evenings and weekends.

What we offer our employees:

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to all employees. Our benefit package includes a tuition waiver program, excellent healthcare, generous paid time off, matching 403(b) retirement plan, and additional organizational paid benefits and voluntary benefit offerings. Pay and benefits will be discussed in more detail as candidates progress through the interview process. The pay for this job is: $20 per hour. Pay is assigned by reviewing a combination of job-related factors that may include: internal/external pay equity, the salary structure/pay grade, or a candidate’s qualifications/experience for the job. A wage range posted is not a guarantee of a specific wage and CCU reserves the right to make pay decisions based on economic and equity considerations. CCU does not determine pay based on sex or any other protected status.

Application Deadline: Position will be posted until filled.