Title: NSU00737 - Housekeeping Supervisor
State Role Title: Hsekeep &/or Apparel Mgr I
Hiring Range: Commensurate with credentials
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Norfolk State University
Location: Norfolk State University
Agency Website: WWW.NSU.EDU
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Executive Housekeeper reports to the Vice President and Chief of Staff and is responsible for maintaining the absolute highest standards of cleanliness, organization, and aesthetic presentation across the University House and surrounding grounds. Beyond managing daily housekeeping staff as needed, inventories, and maintenance schedules, this specialized professional actively leads the logistical preparation, execution, and breakdown of all on-site events in collaboration with other university officials.
Event & Guest Execution
• Pre-Event Preparation: Coordinate deep cleaning of entryways, dining halls, patios, and restrooms prior to guest arrivals.
• Aesthetic Presentation: Oversee the polishing of fine silver, care of crystal and china, and placement of fresh floral arrangements.
• Vendor & Service Liaison: Collaborate closely with culinary teams, estate managers, or event coordinators to guarantee a seamless operation.
• Live Event Support: Direct staff during large gatherings to execute continuous trash clearing, restroom maintenance, and emergency spill response.
• Post-Event Reset: Direct full breakdown operations to return the property to pristine condition immediately following guest departures.
Operational Upkeep & Administration
• Specialty Care Tracking: Maintain rigorous protocols for the handling of fine art, expensive antiques, delicate drapery, and high-end surfaces.
• Inventory Control: Formulate budgets and order par-stock levels of non-toxic cleaning chemicals, luxury toiletries, and fine linens.
• Systems Maintenance: Master the building's smart home automation systems, security networks, or hotel property management systems (PMS).
Staff Leadership & Management as requested
• Personnel Oversight: May train full-time and temporary event housekeeping staff.
• Quality Assurance: Develop meticulous room checklists and conduct unannounced inspections to keep quality levels high.
Key Requirements & Skills
• Leadership & Poise: Proactive ability to motivate a diverse team and maintain a calm, composed atmosphere during chaotic event turnarounds.
• Impeccable Discretion: Absolute commitment to confidentiality and respecting the privacy of high-profile owners or event guests.
• Deep Material Knowledge: Technical understanding of correct chemical applications for luxury materials (e.g., marble, exotic woods, precious metals).
• Dynamic Flexibility Willingness to work highly irregular hours including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and major holidays based on the event schedule.
Minimum Qualifications
- Working knowledge of cleaning methods, use of cleaning supplies and equipment, general laundry, event set-ups care proper safety techniques related to housekeeping operations, and general computer operations.
- Considerable skills in the use of buffers, burnishes’, wet and dry vacuums and other housekeeping equipment; and possess skills in stripping, waxing, buffing floors and carpet cleaning (dry and wet methods).
- Knowledge of and ability to apply proper safety techniques to be used in day to day housekeeping operations.
- Demonstrated ability to function independently, to give and receive both written and oral instructions, and to direct the work of others.
- Ability to lift and move heavy objects; stand for extended periods of time; and to tolerate contact with a variety of cleaning products and solutions.
Additional Considerations
- Able to manage and direct other employees as required.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or resumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.
Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to university employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
EEO Statement
NSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
Contact Information
Name: NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY
Phone: 757-823-8160
Email: No Email Material Accepted
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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
The Commonwealth of Virginia is located in the South Atlantic region of the United States. It was the 10th state to be admitted to the Union on June 25, 1788. Home to approximately 8 million residents, Virginia is the 12th most populous state in the United States. The capital is Richmond, and its most populous city is Virginia Beach.
The narrative history of the Commonwealth of Virginia often begins with the founding of Jamestown in 1607, near what is now modern day Williamsburg, Virginia. Jamestown became the first permanent English settlement in the New World, and the Virginia General Assembly, established on July 30, 1619, is now recognized as the oldest legislative body in the western hemisphere. When Virginia became a royal colony in 1624, the robust tobacco trade that had been developing in Virginia helped establish the American colonies as a powerful economic force. During the American Revolution, Virginia witnessed the final surrender of British forces at Yorktown and later became known as the birthplace of many revolution-era figures and future American presidents, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. To date, 8 United States presidents have been born in Virginia, more than in any other state.
The modern government of Virginia is nearly identical in structure to the federal government, and is divided into 3 branches, these being the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches. The Virginia General Assembly is comprised of the 100-member House of Delegates and the 40-member Senate. A governor and lieutenant governor are elected every 4 years. Governors cannot be elected to or serve consecutive terms. Virginia’s judicial system consists of the Supreme Court of Virginia and the Court of Appeals of Virginia, the Circuit Courts, and the lower General District Courts and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts. Virginia has 13 electoral votes in presidential elections, and possesses 11 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
