Housing Administrator

Salary: $33,888.00 - $42,360.00 Annually

Location: On Campus

Job Type: Civil Service

Job Number: 2600110

Department: University Housing-SIUC

Closing Date: 3/24/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA: Variable

FTE: 1.0

Description

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
Employees are the primary managerial assistants to the principal of a major academic or administrative unit that provide management, leadership, and expertise for all housing facilities, related programs, and resident issues. Employees supervise housing staffs and function with the independence and authority that impact significantly on the quality of student life experiences as well as parental and public perceptions of university management.

Examples of Duties

Supervise, control, direct, and coordinate administrative and operational areas involving existing and proposed housing units;

direct, coordinate, and develop work order practices and priorities;

establish reporting routines; define operational objectives and policies; contribute to overall policy formulation;

monitor residential billing systems and recommend strategic improvements in billing systems;

supervise budget preparation and monitor the execution of budgets;

direct, review, and control research and the preparation of reports and statistical analyses;

recruit, interview, and select employees; develop training programs for housing employees;

develop public relation practices and programs; represent the university to internal and external audiences; propose and develop workshops, conferences, and open houses; maintain good public relations with students, families, university communities and beyond;

coordinate and implement annual floor plan designations effecting temporary housing activities, male and female areas, academic areas, disabled quarters, and other special housing considerations;

direct, develop, and monitor housing registration processes;

manage housing certification, enforcement, and inspection programs; meets with new and potential owners to review certification processes; advise housing managers and advisors of responsibilities; meet with owners, operators, advisors, and managers on enforcement and inspection issues;

prepare and disseminate inspection and enforcement reports, housing standards, certification lists, and ensure compliance with local and state codes and HUD regulations;

assign housing quotas; adjudicate landlord-student disputes; and counsel students on housing accommodation matters;

supervise equipment and furnishing programs;

performs duties of lower level of this series;

performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
2. Any combination totaling six years from the following categories:
   1. Housing, residential life, hospitality, business, or closely related work experiences.
   2. College course work in Higher Education Administration, Student Personnel Administration, Hospitality Sciences, Business Sciences, Social or Behavioral Sciences, and/or related disciplines, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
      • 30 semester hours equals six (6) months
      • 60 semester hours or Associate's Degree equals one (1) year
      • 90 semester hours equals two (2) years
      • 120 semester hours or Bachelor's Degree equals three (3) years
      • Master's Degree or higher equals four (4) years

Supplemental Information

Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.

Tips for Completing a Civil Service Application:
1. To be eligible for the role, ensure that your application includes a complete and detailed employment history that highlights your relevant full-time and part-time work experience, including start and end dates of employment.
2. Relevant part-time work experience will count towards the qualifications for this position and will be converted to full-time equivalence to calculate the total length of experience.
3. Upload all official transcripts to meet the educational requirements. If the job description specifies a minimum number of college hours, transcripts are mandatory for the successful processing of your application.
4. Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application, unless the same proof has already been submitted in a previous application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran's DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves).
5. After the position has closed, your application and supporting materials will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications, including any specialty factors associated with this position. Those who qualify will move forward for Civil Service Examination/Testing.
6. Please monitor your e-mail for further information regarding your application. Emails will be generated from [email protected] .
7. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at sucss.illinois.gov

About Civil Service Examination/Testing: The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of application materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, your application will move forward for examination/testing in which you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. This score will be emailed to the email address noted on your application. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview.

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