Summer Conference Housing Director

Job Description
The University of Kentucky and Greystar have partnered to provide state-of-the-art housing for UK students. This ambitious partnership has created over 6,850 beds. Together UK and Greystar have merged as one to become University of Kentucky Campus Housing where we focus on the students and their true living and learning experiences throughout the entire campus. Learn more about our community here: www.uky.edu/housing.

The Summer Conference Housing Director will provide quality conferences and customer service to internal and external clients who will be housed on campus. The Summer Conference Housing Director is responsible for negotiations, logistics, and contracting of conference clients; billing, budgeting, and database management; and assisting conference clients in coordinating their conference. The Summer Conference Housing Director leads the recruitment, selection and training of student staff as well as the supports the coordination of professional staff.

The Summer Conference Housing Director manages all outreach and communication concerning UK new student orientation and prospective student initiatives. The position provides leadership and direct supervision of Conference Coordinators, Office Assistants, Desk Clerks, and Conference Assistants. The Summer Conference Housing Director works closely with and provides direction and coordination for the senior operations team.

This position is part of the Operations Team and will report directly to the Executive Director of Housing Operations.

Education

A high school diploma or equivalent and professional knowledge of business discipline are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, with preference given to someone with experience in student housing and summer conference housing
  • Familiarity with database systems such as Conference Programmer, IRIS, StarRez, and Lenel.
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational and customer service skills.
  • Ability to independently interpret, communicate, and apply policies and procedures.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

About us
Greystar™ is the global leader in multifamily real estate, offering expertise in property management, investment management, and development and construction of rental housing. Established in 1993, Greystar™ is the largest property management operator in the world. Its dedicated team members and a commitment to hiring the very best multifamily professionals has resulted in record growth, making Greystar™ one of the most respected and trusted real estate companies. EOE.