Position Available at MSU SHC

March 2010-March 2011

The MSU Student Housing Cooperative (SHC) is a student run not-for-profit housing organization.  We provide quality housing, community building opportunities, and life skills to more than 200 student members.

Interim Executive Director

The SHC is now accepting applications for a full time Interim Executive Director. The Executive Director works with the student board of directors to oversee all aspects of a 14 location community housing business. The Executive Director is responsible for the financial management, physical upkeep, and continuous staffing of the organization. Responsibilities include staff supervision, volunteer coordination, officer training, strategic planning, public relations, and regular reporting. The Executive Director is also the in-house accountant for the housing cooperative. The Interim Executive Director will be responsible for restructuring the staff, hiring a permanent Financial Manager, and hiring a permanent Executive Director. This is a twelve month position.

Required Skills

Applicants must be trained and experienced with double entry accounting practices.  Additionally applicants are expected to have experience with nonprofit or small business administration, staff management, organizational budgeting, strategic planning, board relations, and should excel at maintaining a productive relationship with co-op members and leadership.  Excellence in communication is a must, as are strong time management skills, and the ability to work independently. 

An ideal applicant has training and prior job experience in the following areas:

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Human Relations
• Education
• Property Management

Applicants must enjoy working with young adults.

Benefits & Compensation

SHC offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a great working environment.  Benefits include:

• Health and Dental Care
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays, Sick Leave, and Vacation

Starting Salary: $30,000 - $38,000

Application and Deadline

Prospective employees should submit a resume and cover letter no later than Friday, January 29th.  Resumes may be submitted in person, electronically, or via fax.

Job Begins: March 1st, 2010

MSU SHC is an equal opportunity employer.  We believe that our cooperative values call for a diverse and inclusive world.