Housing Coordinator, STAR Re-Entry

About the role

Temple University's Fox School of Business is searching for a part-time Housing Coordinator of the STAR Housing Stability Initiative! Hourly Rate: $30/hr. A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant’s education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

Position Summary

Temple University's Fox School of Business partners with the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania's Problem-Solving Courts to provide housing-stability support for individuals returning to the Philadelphia community following federal incarceration.

The Housing Coordinator, STAR Housing Stability Initiative, leads the day-to-day implementation of the Housing Counseling Program and serves as a principal subject-matter resource regarding housing access, real estate practices, and government housing policies and programs.

Reporting to the Associate Dean, the Housing Coordinator conducts comprehensive assessments of complex participant needs, provides individualized housing counseling, researches and recommends potential solutions, and coordinates access to housing and financial-stability resources.

The position works collaboratively with the Associate Dean, court representatives, housing providers, government agencies, and community partners to refine program procedures, address participant barriers, and support consistent service delivery. Major program decisions are made collectively with University and court leadership.

The position is funded through 2028 by a donation from the Eastern District of Pennsylvania's Board of Judges, with the possibility of continued funding.

Required Education and Experience * Bachelor's degree in real estate, law, public policy, social services, counseling, business, or a related field * At least five years of progressively responsible experience in housing counseling, real estate, reentry services, social services, or a related area * An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience * Juris Doctor or relevant master's degree Required Skills and Abilities * Demonstrated knowledge of housing and real estate practices, government housing policies and programs, and resources available to justice-involved individuals * Ability to assess complex circumstances, research viable options, and translate technical or regulatory information into clear, practical guidance * Strong counseling, relationship-management, analytical, organizational, documentation, and communication skills * Demonstrated ability to work effectively with court officials, government agencies, community organizations, housing providers, and individuals from varied backgrounds * Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, manage multiple participant matters, and work collaboratively in a developing program environment This position is assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote) – the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution.

Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact. Temple University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety.