Residential Community Coordinator

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When you arrive at the “ Experience ” page, you may upload all desired documents using the upload box labeled “ Resume/CV. ” This is the appropriate box to upload all documents.Benefits of Being a Lindenwood Employee:Upon hire, employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor’s (employee, spouse, and dependent) and master’s degree programs (employee and spouse only).Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only).Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement options.Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Wednesday – Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 – Jan. 1).Free lunch Fridays: LU employees are eligible for a free meal on Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman Dining Hall; Chick-fil-A and Qdoba included.Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy .JOB TITLE SUMMARYJob Title: Residential Community CoordinatorDepartment: Student AffairsEvaluation Group: StaffFLSA Status: ExemptReports To: Associate Director, Residential LifePositions Supervised: Lead Office Assistant, Student Employee; Office Assistant, Student Employee; Resident Assistant, Student EmployeeJob SummaryThe residential community coordinator is responsible for two or more residence halls or non-traditional residential housing locations. This position serves as a role model, facilitator, leader, and essential employee in the effective operation of the Residential Life program.The residential community coordinator is an at-will employee who is appointed to a year-round, full-time, live-in position. The residential community coordinator recognizes that their primary residence in Lindenwood’s housing is a required term and condition of employment, and that the residential community coordinator’s right to Lindenwood housing terminates upon the residential community coordinator’s separation from employment as a residential community coordinator. The residential community coordinator agrees to abide by the terms and conditions set forth in the Lindenwood Housing Contract and Lindenwood’s Residential Housing Policies and Procedures, including any and all occupancy limits set forth in those agreements.Essential Job Functions and Performance IndicatorsThe intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.Job Responsibilities and ExecutionSupervises, trains, and evaluates student employeesUnderstands and manages student conflictOversees the Residence Hall Association operations within the hallFosters a community environment, encouraging students’ intellectual, social, and personal growthServes as a member of the professional staff on-call duty rotationLeads residential operations support in the summertime and as neededManages maintenance and custodial needs for either a residential area or residence hallsAssists in crisis intervention and serves as a resource or referral agent during the academic year, including breaks and holidaysMaintains office hours to meet with residentsOversees the planning of events and programs led by residential staffConducts health and wellness checks as neededHolds one-on-one monthly meetings with student employeesOrganizes and schedules work for community advisors and assistant area coordinators, including hall coverageManages and approves student employee timesheetsConducts minor disciplinary meetingsParticipates in resident life administrative operations, committee assignments, and task forcesService ExcellenceSupports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellenceModels, supports, and holds others accountable to the University’s valuesOrganizes and promotes activities and programs within the residence hallsMaintains familiarity with University resources in order to make referrals and provide general informationCommunication, Teamwork, and CollaborationUnderstands, supports, and enforces University policiesHelps students experiencing emotional, academic, or physical hardships, suggests referrals as appropriateAssists in conducting residence hall professional staff trainingProvides innovative means of communication with residentsCollaborates with appropriate staff to resolve maintenance, furniture, inventory, and safety issuesJob may require other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications – An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. Additional requirements may be designated by position.Bachelor’s degree in education, college personnel administration, psychology, counseling, or related fieldMinimum of 2 years’ experience in residence life preferredExperience in programming, health and wellness, and/or student conduct preferredKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities – May be representative, but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform this job competently.Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and culturesClear understanding of student development theoriesProficient use of web portals, software management tools, e-mail, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe SuiteBasic knowledge of facility managementAbility to communicate effectivelyKnowledge of StarRez, Workday, and QualtricsWork Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of this job’s functions. Please click here to view Lindenwood University’s flexible work designation descriptions.Primary residence in campus housingAppropriate attireServes as a campus security authority (CSA)Participation in an on-call rotation to address urgent or time-sensitive matters outside of normal business hours, including evenings and weekendsEvening and weekend work may be requiredNon-Standard FlexPhysical Abilities – The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Ability to lift more than 50 poundsAbility to inventory all facilities in assigned areaRegular attendance is a necessary and essential functionEqual Opportunity EmployerLindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. The University complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lindenwood