POSITION SUMMARY:
A part-time team position responsible for assisting students and their families with relocation to Concordia Seminary and the St. Louis area. This role provides hospitality and logistical support by helping families find housing, coordinating relocation resources, maintaining a database of rental properties, and assisting with the transition to life in St. Louis.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Assists incoming students and their families with relocation to Concordia Seminary, including both on-campus housing coordination and off-campus housing searches.
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Creates, maintains, and regularly updates a database of available rental properties throughout the St. Louis area for use by incoming students and families.
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Communicates with local property owners, landlords, and property managers to identify housing opportunities appropriate for seminary families.
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Serves as a primary point of contact for relocation-related questions from prospective and incoming students.
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Assists families in identifying housing options that meet their needs, including scheduling and coordinating property visits when appropriate.
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When possible, helps show rental properties to incoming families or connects them with appropriate property contacts.
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Provides guidance and resources to families regarding neighborhoods, schools, churches, transportation, and community services in the St. Louis area.
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Supports the transition of incoming families by offering hospitality and practical assistance during the relocation process including arranging volunteers to help with the move-in process to and off campus.
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Collaborates with Enrollment staff to ensure incoming students have the support needed for a smooth transition to seminary life.
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Maintains regular communication with Enrollment staff regarding housing availability and relocation needs among incoming students and updating enrollment’s CRM as needed.
ANCILLARY DUTIES:
Relocation Support
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Assists with welcoming incoming students and families during key transition periods such as orientation or move-in times.
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Helps identify and develop additional relocation resources for incoming students, including community contacts, services, and family support networks.
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Performs other relocation-related duties as assigned to support incoming students and their families.
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High School diploma required.
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Knowledge of the St. Louis area.
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Member of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod preferred.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
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Demonstrated hospitality and a genuine interest in assisting families during times of transition.
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Ability to organize information and maintain housing records or listings.
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Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with staff and incoming families.
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None
