TRI DELTA’S EXECUTIVE OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED FROM DECEMBER 20, 2023 THROUGH JANUARY 2, 2024. IF YOU SUBMIT AN APPLICATION DURING THIS TIME, THERE WILL BE A DELAYED RESPONSE REGARDING YOUR CANDIDATE STATUS. OUR STAFF WILL CONNECT WITH YOU WHEN WE RETURN TO THE OFFICE ON JANUARY 3, 2024.
We are looking for our next part-time, live-in House Director at Cornell University, and you do not need to be a member of Tri Delta to apply! Our lovely chapter house is located in Ithaca, New York, and the House Director role is a part-time position eligible for the following benefits: retirement plan.
Founded in 1888, Tri Delta is a worldwide membership organization that promotes academic, leadership, personal and professional growth within a culture of belonging. We have members of all ages living around the globe, committed to being brave, bold and kind within their local college campus or community. Supporting our members are more than 300 staff members and 3,000 volunteers.
THIS POSITION HAS AN ANTICIPATED START DATE OF JUNE 2024 AND IS A PART-TIME POSITION.
House Details:
- 40 residents
- 140 chapter members
- Supervision of 1 employee
Job Responsibilities:
- Live in and reside overnight at the Tri Delta chapter house.
- Follow all Tri Delta and chapter policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Manage the daily operations of the house and provide weekly reports to supervisor, chapter leadership and volunteers.
- Report violations of chapter house rules and policies to chapter officers and advisors. The house director is not expected nor permitted to discipline chapter members.
- Offer logistical support for chapter priorities, programs, and initiatives.
- Establish and maintain vendor relationships.
- Respond in a timely manner to all maintenance requests.
- Properly maintain the chapter house over time. Recommend capital improvements as needed throughout the year.
- Prepare the chapter house for opening and closing, to include coordination of move-in and move-out and scheduling cleaning and routine maintenance.
- Follow expense approval and reporting processes. Reconcile and report all expenditures.
- Recruit, hire, train, schedule and supervise chapter house employees and ensure the accuracy of employees’ payroll.
- Oversee the operation of dining services, including menu preparation, purchasing, and special events.
- In collaboration with the chapter and advisors, establish kitchen and dining operations policies and procedures.
- Attend Tri Delta’s Annual House Director Conference and actively attend and participate in Tri Delta staff meetings and trainings throughout the year.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of related experience
- Experience with staff supervision and property management preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, web-based applications, and general computer skills.
- Ability to speak and read English
- Meet specified physical requirements of lifting no more than 35 lbs, standing, walking and climbing stairs multiple times daily.
- Ability to use proper discretion and independent judgment in carrying out the primary roles and responsibilities of the position.
- May work extended hours and / or non-traditional hours (i.e. able to respond to emergencies 24/7)
- NOTE: As part of our hiring process, Tri Delta may require successful completion of a background check, drug screen, and fitness for duty examination.
Tri Delta’s employees are called to kindness, appreciate each other’s unique abilities and value diverse perspectives. We welcome candidates with a wide range of experiences, identities and viewpoints. At Tri Delta, we don’t just accept differences – we celebrate and support the diverse backgrounds and skills of our employees and believe that they make us stronger. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.