Building Manager Job Description
I. Function:
The Building Manager is an ISU enrolled student hired to perform duties as assigned in the Idaho State University Housing department system. The Building Managers’ main function is to assist residents in the transition from home to university life and to life after university; as well as educate residents in the academic community to communal living, and to maintain order and dignity in the assigned area of responsibility as prescribed by the policies and guidelines of Idaho State University.
II. Qualifications:
This position is open to all Idaho State University Students who:
1. Are in good academic standing with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or
greater.
2. Are in good judicial standing with the university and with Housing.
3. Will be registered as a student for the academic year in which you are hired.
4. Will reside on campus for the term of employment (12 months).
5. Have a general knowledge of ISU and it’s policies, regulations, and procedures.
6. Have the ability to relate well in a diverse population of individuals and groups.
7. Manage time effectively and faithfully execute responsibilities.
8. Demonstrate high levels of self-awareness, sensitivity to others, and attention to
detail.
9. Respond reasonably and rationally to emergency situations.
III. Responsibilities:
Include but are not limited to:
1. Available, responsive, and open to the residents in the area of responsibility, and
within the buildings or complexes themselves, whether on duty or not.
2. Responsible for check-ins and check-outs.
3. Building Manager staff are required to do minimal maintenance repair work, grounds,
and cleaning within the apartments and public areas of their building complex. This
includes snow removal during winter months.
4. Supervision of student employees, whose responsibilities include cleaning, grounds,
and light maintenance.
5. Assist in recruitment (i.e. tours of Housing facilities, etc.).
6. Responsible for developing and implementing social and educational programs on a
regular basis that meet the needs of their residents in their assigned area of
responsibility.
7. Prepare a program action plan with objectives that is congruent with the guidelines
and expectations for community development set by the Department of University
Housing. The Apartment Director and the Assistant Director of Housing must
approve the plan before implementation.
8. Assess the needs of each individual in their assigned area and provide the appropriate
assistance necessary for the academic and personal success within the authorization
of Housing.
9. Provide individual and group assistance through informal peer counseling.
10. Know when and how to refer residents to appropriate campus resources.
11. Promote self-responsibility and respect for individual and community rights.
12. Assist residents in accepting responsibility for the control of their behavior (e.g. noise
levels, alcohol consumption, visitors, ect.), which affects the rights of other students’
property, or physical maintenance of the apartment complex.
13. Never ignore or fail to deal with violations of university or housing regulations they
encounter.
14. Conduct oneself as a member of the housing staff and a university official.
15. Conduct building meetings as necessary. One must be an introductory and another
must be at the end of the year to ensure that the residents are informed of necessary
information.
16. Maintain confidentiality with information pertaining to students and their records
while sensitive to information, which necessitates consultation with superiors.
17. Demonstrate leadership in clarifying and applying the objective of residence living.
18. Perform all functions necessary as listed in the Building Manager Agreement and as
instructed in the training sessions, and one-on-one meetings with Apartment Director.
19. Attend all training sessions, staff meetings, and committee meetings as assigned.
20. Report regularly to the Apartment Director.
21. Serve periodically as designated “on duty” staff.
22. Participate in systematic evaluation of job performance.
23. Give this position priority over other extra-curricular activities. Prior approval must
be obtained from the Apartment Director and the Assistant Director of Housing.
24. A Building Manager may not be enrolled in an internship or student teaching while
employed by the University Housing department without prior approval from the
Assistant Director of Housing.
25. A Building Manager may not hold another on-or-off campus employment position.
Exceptions to this must be approved by the Assistant Director of Housing. Anyone
participating in sports must also obtain approval.
IV. Term of Employment:
A twelve-month contract beginning approximately the third (3rd) week in May.
V. Remuneration:
A Building Manager receives an apartment and an annual stipend of $7920.00 dollars. Returning Building Managers may receive up to an additional $200.00 dollars a year for each additional year of employment.
Please note this position may affect your financial aid package.