Residential Life Coordinator
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Job Description: Residence Life CoordinatorMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree required with at least 2 years of experience in development, higher education, and working with diverse student populations. Excellent leadership, communication (interpersonal, oral, and written), and customer service skills crucial; creativity and sound interest in student development; skills in advising student groups preferred; must be computer literate; general knowledge of housing and residential life fundamental philosophies; proven skills in managing a staff; must be a team player with strong work ethic; evening and weekend work, plus on-call duty will be required. This is a 12 month, live-in position.Examples of Work:

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL CURRICULUM

Work cooperatively with the Area Coordinator to ensure community development which promotes a sense of residential belonging.

Provide personal assistance to students through advising, counseling, discipline and crisis intervention.

Provide leadership to staff and students in the development of a community environment. (Floor community, hall community, and connection to the campus community).

Facilitate the co-educational curriculum for the specific population of residential students: freshman, sophomores, or upperclassmen.

Assist students with issues typical to their developmental level (for ex.- transition to college or graduate school or professional field, financial concerns, stress management, study skills, selecting a major, mentoring, etc.)

Maintain a high level of engagement.

Support and acts as a resource to the residential community.

Ensure that the needs of residents, including those of minorities and special interest groups are assessed and that programs are initiated to meet those needs.

Ensure that community development records are maintained including hall assessments, resources, participation, etc. for future use by staff and student leaders.

POLICY ENFORCEMENT & DUTY COVERAGE

Encourage self-discipline and respect for individual rights and community standards among residents.

Clearly communicate Residential Life policy to staff and residents.

When necessary, confront residents who violate policies.

Manage the educational discipline process for the residential area.

Assist with weekday, weekend, evening, and vacation duty coverage of campus.

STAFF DEVELOPMENT

Assist with the marketing, recruitment, and selection process of Resident Assistants.

Train, and supervise the Residence Life Coordinator and Resident Assistants.

Assess and conduct staff evaluations.

Act as a liaison to other campus departments for the Office of Housing and Residence Life.

Represent the Office of Housing and Residence Life and the Division of Student Affairs on University Committees and participate fully in professional activities.

DEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICATION AND DECISION-MAKING

Conduct weekly staff meetings.

Attend Managers Meetings.

Serve on and chair Residence Life committees assigned by the Director of HRL.

Provide input to decisions regarding policies, procedures, and programs.

Keep staff informed about critical issues and concerns in the area.

Establish continuous communication with other Residence Life staff and University staff (Public Safety, Student Life, Health and Wellness, etc.).

ADMINISTRATION

Coordinate the administrative functions in the area, including preparation of weekly reports, key inventories, and timely completion of forms and correspondence.

Coordinate check-in, check-out of all residents and coordinates/cooperates with the Director of HRL on all tasks related to assignment of rooms.

Assist with maintenance process of the residential facilities (reporting, follow through, and follow up).

OTHER

Perform other duties as assigned.