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• Please upload your resume/CV for automatic population of information to your Kean application.

• Your contact information, work experience and education will be automatically filled in. Please review all fields – you will need to verify that the data is accurate.

• In the “My Experience” section, you will find a resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and any other supporting documents you may wish to submit.

Office of Residence Life

Kean Jersey City Housing Coordinator

The Housing Coordinator (Professional Services Specialist 4) is a full-time, 12-month, live-in professional staff member responsible for the coordination and execution of core housing operations at Kean Jersey City. Reporting to the Director of Residence Life or their managerial designee, this position plays a critical role in coordinating housing assignments, billing processes, student records and customer service functions. The Housing Coordinator ensures operational efficiency, data integrity and a high level of student-centered service, while supporting occupancy management and institutional goals related to recruitment and retention.

The Housing Coordinator will provide developmental opportunities for residents through judicial intervention, advisement and educational programming. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to: administrative tasks, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, enforcing University policy, discipline, participation in an on-call system and serving on committees integral to the overall operation of the Residence Life program.

Due to the required duties and functions of this position and the need for accessibility in the residence halls, this position requires a flexible schedule including evening, weekend and holiday hours and on-campus residency, which will be provided by the Office of Residence Life. Travel is required as needed off campus and to other campus locations. This employee is considered essential personnel and is critical to the functioning of the University and continuation of key operations and services.

Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor’s degree and one year of professional experience in residence life and housing is required. A Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for the one year of required experience. Experience with residence hall student development, facilities operations and residence life programs in higher education is preferred. Candidate must have strong organizational, communication, interpersonal and supervisory skills; proven leadership; computer literacy including Microsoft 365 knowledge; and the ability to participate in the on-call duty rotation, including evening, weekend and holiday coverage and response.

Candidacy review begins immediately and continues until appointment is made.  Please submit your cover letter, resume/CV and contact information for three professional references. Official transcripts are required prior to the starting date of employment.

In compliance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Law, the negotiated annual salary range for this position is: $57,072.15 - $59,924.67. Salaries for internal applicants will be based on union negotiated calculations. This position may also be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, a retirement plan and benefits for work life balance. For a full overview of our benefits offerings, please refer to our Kean University Benefits website.

Attention current Kean University employees (including part-time Student Assistants, Graduate Assistants, Academic Specialists and Adjuncts): Please apply via the internal career site to ensure consideration as an internal candidate. To apply internally, please log into your Workday account and select the Career icon on your homepage to view available positions.

Additional Information

Employment at Kean requires working at any of our New Jersey campus locations or affiliated work sites, which may include, but not be limited to: the main campus in Union; Kean Ocean in Toms River; Kean Skylands in Jefferson Township; Kean Jersey City; Kean at Brookdale in Middletown Township; Manahawkin; Princeton; and Trenton.  Location assignments will be based on operational and university needs. Faculty may also be assigned to teach online classes for Kean Global.

Kean University complies with the New Jersey First Act (Senate Bill No. 1730, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any individual newly hired by Kean University will be required to abide by this law and establish a principal residence in New Jersey. New employees will have a full 365 days to establish such residence, from the effective date of hire.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please refer to Section III.A. of our Reasonable Accommodations Policy & Procedures.  

Kean University participates in E-Verify. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: E-Verify.

Mission Statement

Kean University, New Jersey’s first Urban Research University, creates a world-class, innovative and inclusive society through equity and excellence in teaching, learning, global research, and impactful public engagement.

EEO/AA Statement

Kean University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer