About the Role
Chi Omega at the University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a caring, organized, and relationship-focused House Director to help create a warm, safe, and well-run home for our members. This full-time, live-in position is ideal for someone who enjoys supporting young women, building positive relationships, and taking pride in the daily care of a beautiful and active chapter house.
The ideal candidate brings warmth, good judgment, strong communication skills, and a steady, solution-focused approach to both people and property. This role blends hospitality, facility oversight, mentoring presence, and thoughtful leadership within a collegiate residential community.
Position Summary
The House Director helps ensure that the chapter house feels like a welcoming home while also operating safely, smoothly, and professionally. Responsibilities include facility operations, safety procedures, household staff, food service coordination, administrative records, move-in and move-out processes, and support for chapter events. The role requires discretion, flexibility, organization, and a calm, approachable leadership style.
Key Responsibilities
Facility Operations
· Oversee the daily operation, care, and readiness of the chapter house.
· Coordinate maintenance, repairs, inspections, preventative maintenance, and vendor services.
· Track key facility systems, including fire safety, alarms, plumbing, electrical, HVAC or boiler, roof and gutters, kitchen equipment, appliances, access systems, lighting, furnishings, flooring, and exterior areas.
· Maintain records for maintenance, inspections, contracts, inventories, vendor work, and operating documentation.
· Monitor facility needs and communicate timely updates to the House Corporation Board.
Safety & Emergency Preparedness
· Help foster a safe, respectful, and supportive home environment where members feel cared for and respected.
· Support fire safety compliance, safety equipment checks, AED training coordination, and emergency preparedness procedures.
· Respond calmly and professionally to emergencies, facility issues, and unexpected situations.
· Coordinate with House Corporation leadership, university personnel, police, fire, security providers, and emergency responders when appropriate.
· Maintain confidentiality and sound judgment in all safety and resident matters.
Household & Staff Operations
· Oversee housekeeping, food service, and other operational support services.
· Hire, supervise, schedule, evaluate, and, when appropriate, separate house employees and support personnel, including housekeepers, porters, handymen, and dining room managers.
· Coordinate menu planning and food service operations with the food service provider, cook, menu committee, and House Manager.
· Support special meals, recruitment, family weekends, appreciation events, and other house functions.
· Coordinate opening, closing, university break procedures, move-in, and move-out, including check-in folders, keys, resident forms, room inventories, supplies, and written checklists.
· Serve as a welcoming representative of the House Corporation and a trusted, approachable resource for students while respecting the student-led nature of the chapter.
· Build positive, collaborative relationships with undergraduate officers, chapter members, alumnae volunteers, parents, vendors, university partners, and community contacts.
· Communicate with diplomacy, discretion, emotional intelligence, and professionalism.
· Use and maintain technology platforms for electronic records, access systems, meal tracking, maintenance documentation, payroll support, and House Corporation reporting.
Qualifications
· Experience in property management, residential life, hospitality, facilities management, operations, or a related field.
· Ability to manage vendors, maintenance projects, staff schedules, records, and operational priorities.
· Strong organizational, administrative, communication, and problem-solving skills.
· Calm, confident judgment in emergencies, confidential, or sensitive situations, with a caring and professional approach.
· Emotional intelligence and genuine enjoyment in working with college-aged students, volunteers, staff, and community partners.
· Comfort with technology, electronic records, and basic reporting systems.
· Ability to live on-site and maintain appropriate professional boundaries in a collegiate residential setting.
Live-In Expectations
The House Director resides in a private apartment within the chapter house and is an important, trusted presence in the residential community. Evening and occasional weekend responsibilities are expected due to the rhythm of student life and chapter house operations.
Why Join Us?
This is a meaningful opportunity for someone who enjoys creating a sense of home, supporting young women during an important season of life, and helping a chapter house run with care and excellence. The successful candidate will bring warmth, professionalism, organization, and a heart for service to a close-knit and active Chi Omega community.
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter sharing your relevant experience and why this live-in leadership role is a meaningful fit for you.
Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
