Residence Life Coordinator - FT

Under the general direction and supervision of the Assistant Director, Residence Life, the Residence Life Coordinator assists with supervising and managing the day-to-day operations of the College student residential units. The Residence Life Coordinator also supervises student residence hall assistants (RAs). These responsibilities include training the student residence hall assistants, helping them check in and check out students, inspecting housing units for safety and cleanliness, helping reinforce housing conduct expectations, and managing student behavior in college housing. The position oversees housing-related student activities and guides student RAs in developing and safely carrying out engaging and educational activities while ensuring the welfare of all residents. The position may also assist with campus evening activities, including supervision of intramurals or other housing-related student activities. This is a full-time regular live-in position.

Essential Functions

Policy Enforcement :

1. Assists in enforcing established policies and procedures equitably and fairly.
2. Serves as an intermediary between students and administration.
3. Consistently professional and engaging, and a positive role model for students, behaving in a manner consistent with the College and residence life conduct expectations.
4. Presents information on residence life policies during New Student Residence Hall Orientation.

Supervises Resident Assistants :

1. Oversees interviewing, selection, and supervision of the work of the resident assistants.
2. Assists in resident assistant training and evaluation of resident assistants.

Assists in Housing Software Tasks :

1. Under direction from the Assistant Director of Residence Life, performs various key functions through the College’s Housing software, eRezLife.
2. Assists in maintaining student records and files.
3. Utilizing eRezLife and other means, reports student status to the Assistant Director of Residence Life.

Maintenance and Upkeep :

1. In cooperation with the campus maintenance department, ensure that the housing facilities and equipment are maintained in operational condition.

Check-In and Check-Out :

1. Assists with checking new students into student housing each term.
2. Assists with checking out graduates and students leaving student housing at the end of each term.

Room Inspection :

1. Coordinates periodic inspections of rooms for safety and sanitation.

Monitors Residence Security :

1. In cooperation with the Campus Safety & Security Coordinator and designated safety team, ensure that overall security measures are maintained.
2. Continuously evaluates and alters student safety and security measures, if and when needed.
3. Ensures that an accurate inventory of keys is available and current.
4. Ensures buildings are secure.

Student Assistance :

1. Helps students with cleaning equipment, keys, telephone messages, mail/packages, and basic needs.
2. Assists the Assistant Director of Residence Life in preparing all housing contracts and sending out all housing information to prospective students each term. Also sends out information regarding each student’s roommate(s).

Residence Hall Tours and Promotion :

1. Assists in providing tours of residence hall rooms/apartments to prospective students.
2. Promote Residence Life to new and prospective students during events on campus, including New Student Orientation and Discovery Days.

Activity Programming :

1. Assists resident assistants in planning, coordinating, and implementing residence hall programming activities.
2. Creates weekly signs and monthly posters to promote activities.
3. Supervises, enforces rules, and participates in weekly activities.

Coordinates and Performs Other Functions as Requested :

1. Organizes, plans, and implements other functions as assigned by the Assistant Director, Residence Life.

Promote/Support the Organizational Environment through Goal 9 of the Strategic Plan :

1. Promote and support the College’s organizational environment goals.
2. Maximize operational efficiency by enhancing policies and procedures, staffing, and communication processes and practices.
3. Enhance positive communication processes and practices and maximize a positive and engaging organizational environment by encouraging input, reflective and transparent communication, and compassion and respect toward the views and ideas of others.

Promote a Culture of Belonging

Support and promote an environment of belonging where all students, faculty members, and college employees feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute. Foster a community where each individual and their varied perspectives enrich the educational experience and create a safe and respectful environment. Support the College’s policies and programming related to access, fair employment, and equal opportunities for all.

Minimum Qualifications

1. High school diploma or GED equivalency.
2. One (1) year of experience working with students in a college environment, social/human services, sales, marketing, or similar occupations where the ability to work with people is critical. Volunteer work may be considered upon review by the College.