Housing Assignment Assistant

Student Success and Well-Being/Housing and Residence Life:

The Division of Student Success and Well-Being (SSWB) is dedicated to creating an amazing UCF experience. From enrollment through graduation and even as our Knights enter the global workforce we walk beside students with wraparound programs and services. The mission of the Department of Housing and Residence Life is to provide students living in university housing with safe well-maintained facilities and programs that are conducive to student learning and success.

The Opportunity:

UCFs Student Success and Well-Beings Housing and Residence Life division is seeking a Housing Assignment Assistant to serve as a trusted point of contact for students families and staff providing responsive accurate and caring support across multiple channels. Youll be part of a dynamic team that keeps the housing operation running smoothly by managing critical administrative processes coordinating assignments and contributing to the day-to-day functions of the Housing Administration Building. This is an opportunity to work at the heart of student life at one of the nations leading public research universities where your organizational skills attention to detail and commitment to service make a tangible difference. Youll collaborate with a dedicated team leverage housing and university management systems and help ensure every student finds their place.

Responsibilities:

• Answer incoming telephone calls for the Department of Housing and Residence Life. Give accurate information to callers and/or transfer them to the appropriate staff member or department.
• Train other staff members and student assistants on the proper use of the phone system.
• Utilize computer systems including but not limited to StarRez and PeopleSoft to find and distribute accurate information to callers.
• Respond to student and parent questions/requests via the department email.
• Maintain passwords and access to departmental email and organizational accounts.
• Provide back-up coverage for front desk of Housing Services as needed.
• Represent the department at university events such as Open House or Orientation.
• Perform processes in StarRez PeopleSoft or other management systems as directed to assist with cancellations room assignments room changes etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 0 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a higher education or similar setting.
• Familiarity working with housing or student information management systems such as StarRez or PeopleSoft.
• Skilled at providing customer service in a fast-paced high-volume administrative environment. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Additional Application Materials Required:

Applications without a resume will not be considered. A cover letter is encouraged but not required. When applying please have all your documents ready to upload at the same time. Once the submission process is finalized the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

• The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $15.66 - $17.24 ($32703 - $36000 annually). The final rate will be determined based on the candidates qualifications experience and internal equity considerations.
• All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position and the university cannot accommodate H1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida we are a community of thinkers doers creators innovators healers and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is when you join Knight Nation youll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. Youll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty staff and students across 12 colleges and multiple campuses engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow youll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and youll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

• Benefit packages including Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings options
• Employee discounts including tickets to many Orlando attractions
• Education assistance
• And moreFor more benefits information view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting it is UCFs expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

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Veterans Preference:

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans Preference please visit University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

As a Florida public university the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

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