Specialist-Housing/Activities-Brewton

Alabama Community College System

AL

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Specialist-Housing/Activities-Brewton

Salary

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Location

COASTAL - Brewton - 220 Alco Drive, Brewton, AL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

08285

College/Division

COASTL-901120-Lakeview Appartments

Opening Date

07/22/2026

Closing Date

8/5/2026 11:59 PM Central

Campus Location

Coastal Alabama Community College

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Position Summary

The Housing Specialist is responsible for supporting the overall administration and daily operations of the College's residence halls. This position is integral to promoting a safe, inclusive, and supportive residential environment that complements the academic and co-curricular mission of the institution. Additionally, the Housing Specialist provides essential administrative assistance to the Campus Director, contributing to the effective management of office operations through a variety of clerical, organizational, coordination tasks, coordinates campus activities and events.

Appropriate placement on the Alabama Community College System salary schedule E3-03.

For more information about salary schedules, refer to https://www.coastalalabama.edu/human-resources/.

For any questions or additional information, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@coastalalabama.edu.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

At a minimum, the essential functions of this position shall include:

  • Develops and maintains residence hall communities that promote living/learning environment in accordance with the mission, vision, and goals of the College.
  • Provides administrative support to the Housing Director, including scheduling meetings, preparing documents, and maintaining organized records.
  • Assists in maintaining accurate housing records and databases, including student assignments, occupancy reports, and billing information.
  • Supports the coordination of move-in/move-out processes, room condition tracking, and key inventory.
  • Effectively balances multiple tasks and shifting priorities in a fast-paced office environment.
  • Assists with supervising a staff of Resident Assistants (RA), if applicable. This includes holding staff meetings, completing evaluations, and fostering individual growth.
  • Works collaboratively with Campus Directors, Student Services, and Academic Services departments to develop and promote co-curricular activities to better link the student educational experience with other interests which include campus/community involvement.
  • Assists with recruitment, selection and training of the housing student staff, if applicable.
  • Builds relationships with residents by being accessible and visible throughout the residence hall.
  • Communicates and maintains proper rules of conduct within the residence halls.
  • Provides assistance to students regarding their concerns, including but not limited to roommate conflicts, room relocations, and community concerns.
  • Encourages and supports a multicultural environment within the residence halls through community building and programming efforts.
  • Serves as a liaison with facilities and maintenance personnel to maintain the physical condition of the residence halls.
  • Implements programing to assist with the academic, emotional, personal and social development of the residential students, as well as the greater college community. This includes planning and implementing programs, advising RAs in their programming efforts and maintain accurate programming records.
  • Ensures the proper opening and closing of the residence halls at specified breaks and at the start and end of each semester.
  • Participates in student onboarding, enrollment and retention efforts across the college.
  • Assists with the development of the Residence Life programming plan and assist staff by ordering/tracking resources, attendance, budget and feedback.
  • Supports in Community Standards and Policies Violation (CSAP) Processes.
  • Works with third party vendors as needed.
  • Makes calls related to but not limited to, enrollment, housing application status, current resident check-up.
  • Directs students through the application process.
  • Coordinates campus activities and events.
  • Works enrollment programs and help direct prospective students.
  • Interprets housing information and be able to answer questions in person, via email and on the phone.
  • Provides administrative support as needed to the other college departments (student services, academics, etc.).
  • Serves in an on-call rotation, providing immediate response as appropriate and/or promptly refers residents to appropriate campus resources in areas of mental health, conflict resolution, academic issues, personal or disciplinary problems.

All positions at Coastal Alabama have the job responsibilities below:

  • Handles sensitive information in a confidential manner.
  • Maintains a highly professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
  • Provides responsible, appropriate, and satisfactory leadership on campus and within the College.
  • Communicates positively and professionally in all aspects of the position.
  • Attends all employee meetings, College meetings, and professional development activities.
  • Becomes thoroughly familiar with all pertinent state and national policies and comply with said policies.
  • Serves on and provides information to college committees as needed.
  • Complies with ACCS and College policies, as well as state and federal laws.
  • Ensures the positive promotion of the College and integration of all campuses within the College.
  • Is prompt and punctual in reporting for work, meetings, and office hours.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution OR equivalent recent relevant full-time work experience (two years of full-time recent relevant work experience for every one year of college).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
  • Proficiency in written communication skills.
  • Ability to work well with others.

Preferred Qualifications

  • One year of related work experience.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

A complete application packet consists of the following:

  • A completed online application form.

  • Current resume' showing education degrees earned and complete employment history.

  • Copies of transcripts from all colleges attended where required degrees were conferred. Degree(s) must be posted on transcripts. Official copies will be required if employed with the institution.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated in this vacancy announcement and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for an open position. Applications that do not have the required attachments are considered incomplete and will be immediately rejected. In addition, only completed applications received during the period of this vacancy announcement will be considered.

All applicants are required to apply on-line for job opportunities. To apply on-line, go to http://www.coastalalabama.edu/employment/ and click on the job title you are interested in and then click on the "Apply" link. If this is the first time you are applying using our on- line job application, you will need to create an account and select a Username and Password.

Please Note:

  • It is recommended that you have digital (PDF) copies of your resume and unofficial and/or official transcripts. You will be required to upload this during the application process.

  • We do not accept paper, faxed or emailed applications and application materials.

  • You may not put "see resume" on any section of the application form.

  • Please ensure that uploads are not behind a paywall or a password-protected area. The screening committee may disqualify your application packet if required uploads are inaccessible.

  • When you finish the steps to apply to a job, you will receive an on-screen notice that you've successfully applied. However, this notice does not mean your application materials are complete.

  • Correspondence regarding positions (i.e., scheduled interview appointment, position filled announcement) will be sent to applicants through the e-mail address used on the applicants' NEOGOV accounts. Applicants are required to monitor their e-mail accounts for updates regarding positions.

  • Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete.

  • The college may require that applicants for faculty positions submit supplementary information from the attending college registrar to explain undergraduate courses that received graduate credit on the academic transcript prior to being considered for an interview.

If you need technical assistance after reviewing the instructions, please contact:

NEOED Customer Service:

Monday-Friday

8:00 am - 5:00 pm PST

(855) 524-5627

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Coastal Alabama Community College is an equal opportunity employer.?It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, shall be discriminated against on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law.

It is College policy to provide equal opportunity for employment and advancement to all applicants and employees as required by appropriate federal and state law.

Coastal Alabama Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants in need of an accommodation(s), should contact the Human Resources Office prior to the interview.

Coastal Alabama Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations.?Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.

Coastal Alabama Community College is a multi-campus organization and employees of the College may be assigned to work at any of the College worksites, may be required to travel among various work sites for both day, evening, and weekend responsibilities, and must provide their own mode of transportation.

Coastal Alabama Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employees eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and procedures, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Applicants must adhere to the Colleges prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.

Sick Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teachers Retirement.

8 hours per month

(may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.

0-4 years 8 hours per month

5-9 years 10 hours per month

10-14 years 12 hours per month

15-19 years 14 hours per month

20+ 16 hours per month

(may accumulate up to 480 hours)

Personal Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.

Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.

(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)

Professional Leave

Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays

New Years Day

Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday

National Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

16 (5 locally assigned)

Contracted Work Days

260

Retirement

The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit The Retirement Systems of Alabama. All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers Retirement System of Alabama.

Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)

Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)

Law Enforcement Officers:

Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)

Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)

Health Insurance

PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit http://www.rsa-al.gov/index.php/members/peehip

Premium amounts:

  • Single $ 30
  • Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
  • Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
  • Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307
  • Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.

Tobacco Usage Premium

  • Member $ 50
  • Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium

  • Member $ 50
  • Spouse $ 50

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, the employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.

Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

  • Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
  • Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50

Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10/01/17).

Duty Hours

(hours vary by campus and needs of the student)

Tuition Assistance

This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.

Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:

  • 1/3 waived after 1st year
  • 2/3 waived after 2nd year
  • 3/3 waived after 3rd year

Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.

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A resume and high school or college transcript(s) are required as attachments to an application. Have you submitted these documents? Applicants will not be considered without these attachments.

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Have you provided three professional references, including a valid email address for each? If you selected "No," please return to the application and ensure that you have listed three professional references and included a current email address for each before submitting.

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