Housing Services and Housekeeping Supervisor 00204

Christopher Newport University, United States

Updated: about 17 hours ago
Location: Newport News, VIRGINIA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 01 Feb 2026

Posting Details
Position Information


Working Title Housing Services and Housekeeping Supervisor 00204
Role Title Housekeeping and Apparel Manager I
Position Number 00204
FLSA Non Exempt
Appointment Type Full Time
Type of Posting General Public
Is Sensitive Position? No
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Designated Personnel Yes
Responsible Employee
This position is designated as a “responsible employee” who has the authority to redress sexual violence, who has the duty to report incidents of sexual violence or other student misconduct, or who a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.
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This position is a “designated position” meaning this position could potentially be required to work (depending on the event) during an emergency closing.
Statement of Economic Interest No
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Is this a restricted position subject to availability of funding? Yes
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This is a restricted position subject to availability of funding.
Departmental Objective
Provide high levels of excellence and professionalism in rendering superior,
customer-focused services to residential students of the University, with close attention to detail and with a caring and concerned approach, targeted at delivering outstanding results in serving customer needs and achieving high levels of customer satisfaction and devoted to a “students first” attitude, working to ensure that University Housing facilities are well-maintained, clean, and safe for the students of Christopher Newport University.
Purpose of the Position
This position is a supervisory position working under the direction and in support of the Assistant Director of Housing Services and Housekeeping. Responsible for the direct and indirect supervision of lead housekeepers, housekeeping workers, and other housing services and housekeeping teams/team members as determined by business need and distribution of work across the Housing Services and Housekeeping supervisory team.
Day-to-day work of the person working in this role ensures University Housing Services and Housekeeping operations are implemented effectively and in compliance with all applicable training, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and work performance quality requirements. This work also includes coordinating with, and managing, contractors or contract workers, to ensure compliance and accuracy.
The Housing Services and Housekeeping Supervisor is responsible for key aspects of operational planning and implementation, supervision of full-time classified employees, hourly employees, and student workers. Throughout their work proactive and preventive work is routine, and are responsible for related administrative functions such as interviewing, record keeping, timesheet approvals, and similar.
Work typically includes housing services and housekeeping related to housing facilities, special events when assigned, and work contributing to special initiatives and projects. Work hours are typically first shift, and may include weekend and evening hours as business demands require.
The Housing Services and Housekeeping Supervisor is someone who works with a strong commitment to a students first environment throughout their work, ensures a high degree of accuracy, and is a collaborative colleague to support the overall success of the housing program.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position
Required:
  • Skilled in the use of housekeeping equipment such as vacuum cleaner, buffers and scrubbing machine
  • Advanced knowledge of cleaning methods and cleaning supplies
  • Ability to supervise a diverse group of employees with a wide range of skills
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions
  • Ability to communicate effectively and to maintain positive relations with faculty, staff and students
  • Ability to use spreadsheets, word processing, or similar software.


Preferred:
  • Basic understanding of painting services, carpet, other flooring, and upholstery services, furniture techniques and applications, window washing and pressure washing services, refuse and recycling, uniforms and other cleaning services.
  • Ability to use an automated work order system and eVA procurement
Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required
Education Required:
  • High school graduate or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma
  • Valid driver’s license


Experience Required:
  • Experience with cleaning methods and cleaning supplies
  • Experience using housekeeping equipment such as vacuum cleaner, buffers and scrubbing machine
  • Experience in a lead housekeeping role, supervisory, or manager role
Additional Consideration(s)
Experience Preferred:
  • Hotel, higher education or similar housekeeping experience.
  • Experience training staff
Salary Information Starting at $36,552, Commensurate with Education and Experience.
CNU Information
This position includes Commonwealth of Virginia and Christopher Newport University employee benefits. CNU offers a comprehensive benefits package to include retirement plans, medical, dental, vision, and a variety of other options. Available leave includes vacation, sick time, personal time, and volunteer/service leave. State employees are eligible for discounted travel, banking, legal and retail services, among others. To view more information about our benefits, please visit https://cnu.edu/hr/benefits/ .
Role Code 79073
Conditions of Employment
  • This is a classified position. New and returning classified employees are required to complete a 12-month probationary period
  • Selected candidate must attend a 2-day New Employee Orientation Program
Is this position telework eligible? No
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Physical/Cognitive Requirements


Light Lifting (less than 20 lbs.) Essential
Moderate Lifting (20-50 lbs.) Essential
Heavy Lifting (more than 50 lbs.) Marginal
Pushing/Pulling Essential
Standing Essential
Sitting Marginal
Bending Essential
Walking Essential
Climbing Essential
Reaching Essential
Repetitive Motion Essential
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Emotional Demands


Fast Pace Essential
Average Pace Essential
Multiple Priorities Essential
Intense Customer Interaction Marginal
Multiple Stimuli Essential
Frequency Changes Essential

Mental/Sensory Demands


Memory Essential
Reasoning Essential
Hearing Essential
Reading Essential
Analyzing Essential
Logic Essential
Verbal Communication Essential
Written Communication Essential
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Posting Detail Information


Posting Number PS1189P
Number of Vacancies
Posting Date 01/15/2026
Closing Date 02/01/2026
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants
CNU will only accept online applications through the jobs.cnu.edu website. Online applications must be received by midnight on the closing date indicated in a job announcement. Faxed, emailed, hand-delivered or mailed applications and attachments will NOT be accepted. Applicants are welcome to complete an online application by using computers located in the Office of Human Resources. Address: CNU North – 321 Hiden Boulevard, Suite 101, Newport News, VA 23606. Public computers are also available in nearby libraries and at the Virginia Employment Commission. Address: 600 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666 (M-F 9am-4:30pm).
In order to be considered for this position, your application must provide evidence of experience and/or education supporting the requirements outlined in the posting. We encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. *Responses to supplemental questions alone are not considered evidence of experience and/or education.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/20371
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EEO/Diversity Statement(s)
Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.
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Reasonable Accommodation Request
Christopher Newport University (CNU) will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the CNU Human Resources Office by calling (757) 594-7145.
Alternative Hiring Process
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services
(DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019.
Background Check
Applicant finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check. After accepting employment, individuals are required to complete a USCIS Form I-9 (employment eligibility verification) and present documentation from the USCIS List of Acceptable Documents that establishes both their identity and employment authorization to work in the United States. The provided documents will be verified through the Department of Homeland Security E-Verify website.

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