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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Residence Life Office is looking for a dynamic individual to join the team as a Senior Residence Life Coordinator.

The Senior Coordinator is a vital part of the team in helping to continue the vision and mission of the department. They are responsible to the Assistant Director of Residence Life supervising a professional staff member and up to 20 Student Leaders, as well as overseeing the daily activities of several residence halls, which house up to 1600 students. This is a 12-month live-in regular staff position.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Supervision

• Supervises one professional staff member and up to 20 Student Leaders (Sorority Assistants and/or Resident Assistants).

• Conducts regular individual and group supervision meetings.

• Evaluate Resident Assistant and/or Sorority Assistant performance.

• Provides support and training for Resident Assistants and/or Sorority Assistants.

Student Development and Residence Education

• Assists with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a residence education program for the area.

• Assists with the development and implementation of area-wide programs.

• Makes referrals to campus and community agencies when appropriate.

• Encourages student involvement and their programming efforts.

• Acts as an advocate 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.

• Responds to crises in the residence halls.

• Implements the Student Accountability Process as a Case Manager.

Administration

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

• Handles requests for room changes and contract releases in collaboration with Housing staff.

• Assists in promoting the safety and security of residents.

• Assists in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with Housing and Food Services, Police and Public Safety, Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, Conference Services, Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, the Panhellenic Council, etc.

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