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POSITION SPECIFICS​

The Residence Life Office is looking for a dynamic and energetic individual to join the team!

The coordinator is a vital part of the team in helping to continue the department's vision and mission. They are responsible to an Assistant Director for supervising a staff of up to 20 Resident Assistants, as well as overseeing the daily activities of buildings housing up to 400 students. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

This is a live-in 12-month position.

Supervision:

• Supervises Resident Assistants

• Conducts regular individual and group supervision meetings

• Evaluate Resident Assistant performance

• Provides support and training for Resident Assistants

 Student Development and Residence Education:

• Assists with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a residential curriculum for the area

• Assists with the development and implementation of campus-wide initiatives

• Advises student groups in the area

• Makes referrals to University agencies when appropriate

• Encourages student involvement in residential and University engagement opportunities

• Promotes the area government

• Advocates for students by communicating their concerns and issues to the appropriate agency

• Advises individual students with academic, career, and personal concerns

• Interprets and enforces University and residence hall policies and procedures

• Mediates conflicts between and among students

Administration:

• Assists with the daily operation and organization of the area and the area office

• Handles requests for room changes and contract releases

• Assists in promoting the safety and security of area residents

• Assists in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with Housing and Food Services, Safety and Security, New Student Programs, etc.

• Provides on-call duty coverage on a rotating basis, including over holidays, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, and Spring Break<