Housing Coordinator Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

The Office of International Services for Students and Scholars (ISSS) plans to hire one housing coordinator for the Fall 2005 orientation. A car and insurance is a MUST. The Housing Coordinator will be responsible for becoming acquainted with the Welcome Packet information in order to be a backup to the Arrival Coordinators and be able to answer the most common questions asked by new students: Where to eat, how to open a bank account, where is my department located, etc.

The Housing Coordinator will also be responsible for:

• Maintaining a master list of housing opportunities with variables regarding size, cost, location, restrictions, lease information, etc.
• Taking students when necessary to view apartments.
• Help new students to find suitable housing.
• Providing assistance with luggage and basic settling in needs in student dorms, or apartments. .
• Be familiar with telephone and utility installation information.

The Housing Coordinator is expected to participate in ALL Orientation Activities. He/She will act as a backup person for the Arrival Coordinators during peak hours. Will also be responsible to provide the ISSS Office with a written evaluation of the Orientation Program by the Friday following Orientation.

Time Commitment

• From 8/15 through 8/27, be in the ISSS Office from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m Monday - Friday
• MANDATORY attendance at the following events:
  • Welcome Party for new and returning graduate students - Friday 8/26 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
  • Graduate Welcome Picnic - Saturday 8/27 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

  In order to be considered for this position you must be available for all of the dates/times stated above.

Stipend - $500.00 (Mileage reimbursement will be given when driving students to see apartments - accurate record is required).

Qualifications
Students must have been enrolled for at least two semesters at Rensselaer and have attended the Orientation program when he/she first arrived at Rensselaer. He/She must also have good knowledge of the English Language, good communication skills, willingness to help students from all over the world, and possess a sense of responsibility and commitment. Preference will be given to students who have volunteered for past orientations.

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