Residential Education Coordinator

Position Overview The Resident Director position is a 12‑month, full‑time professional staff role within the Office of Residence Life and the Student Affairs Division at the University of Utah. Reporting to an Assistant Director, Resident Directors manage an area to benefit, develop, and support residents. The role requires living on campus and includes on‑call responsibilities within an assigned area and across campus as needed. Professional development funds, a partial meal plan and moving expense coverage will be provided, contingent upon annual budget allocation. The University of Utah is a tobacco‑free campus. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. The position will begin in the summer semester of 2026. Compensation Starting Annual Salary: $53,167, with an anticipated start date in June 2025, or as agreed upon. Two‑Bedroom Apartment: Furnishings available, including all utilities and internet. To support staff living on campus, the University offers an inclusive partner policy, allowing staff to live with partners, family, or roommates. Pets are permitted in accordance with the Housing & Residential Education pet policy. Availability The Resident Director is a full‑time, live‑on staff member. The RD will maintain regular office hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Evening and weekend commitments are required. While serving on call, the RD must remain within a 20‑minute response time. RDs are expected to be on call during holidays, weekends, and evenings as needed; Responsibilities are shared among staff. As an essential personnel role, the RD must be available in emergencies or when needed to support the department mission. Responsibilities Resident Experience Guide student staff in implementing the Residential Experience Model. Develop community and educational environments that help students find their people, get involved on campus, and know where to go for help. Oversee and evaluate staff efforts in intentional student interactions and engagement strategies. Support living‑learning communities, student leadership, and academic initiatives. Foster community by implementing initiatives and programs based on student needs. Advise Community Council on related programming efforts. Contribute to continuous improvement and assessment of the Residential Experience Model to ensure resident learning. Participate in departmental committees and task forces to advance training, recruitment, and the overall educational experience. Supervision Train, supervise, and evaluate Resident Advisors (RAs), and mentor Graduate Assistants. Conduct regular individual and group meetings with staff, providing clear expectations and performance feedback. Plan staff development initiatives that foster critical thinking, ethical reflection, and alignment with departmental goals. Provide clear expectations for all Resident Advisors and hold them accountable. Offer ongoing informal and formal performance feedback. Community Development Foster relationships with residents, staff, and campus partners to create intentional, transformative residential experiences. Encourage staff to build healthy, visible, and supportive connections with students. Collaborate with faculty and campus partners to enhance engagement and align with the resident experience model. Promote a community culture that emphasizes responsibility, respect, and personal boundaries. Student Support & Accountability Serve as a hearing officer, case manager, and on‑call professional staff member. Manage student policy violations, maintain due process, and apply learning‑centered sanctions in alignment with the Office of the Dean of Students. Collaborate with campus partners—including but not limited to University Police, the Dean of Students, and the Counseling Center—for crisis response and referrals. Educate staff to enforce policies and support safety standards. Administration and Building Management Oversee daily operations, including move‑in/move‑out, room changes, health and safety checks, and facilities management. Serve as a liaison with Facilities, Custodial Services, University Police, and Administrative Services to address resident needs and building concerns. Manage area budgets, approve expenditures, and complete administrative tasks accurately and on time. Participate in large‑scale processes, including training, evaluations, and opening/move‑in events. Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by a member of the Office of Residence Life Leadership Team or the Office of the Dean of Students. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related area plus two years experience in residence life management, programming, student activities or equivalency. Demonstrated supervision, organization, planning, group dynamics, human relations and effective communication skills also required. Master’s degree in College Student Personnel or related area and one year post‑master’s related experience preferred. Preferences Master’s degree in College Student Personnel/Student Affairs Administration or a related field. Demonstrated experience working with students from all backgrounds and supporting their individual needs. Previous experience in supervision, administration, organization, and planning. Proven experience leading and supervising student staff. Demonstrated experience with student accountability, crisis intervention, and emergency response. Direct experience working in Residence Life and/or Housing. Direct experience responding to student crises and/or facility emergencies. Direct experience serving on call. Experience analyzing and resolving conflicts, building teams, and managing group dynamics. Knowledge of current and emerging principles within Student Affairs and University Housing. Ability to multi‑task and remain organized in a high‑energy, fast‑paced department. Knowledge of sound fiscal and ethical budgetary practices. Previous experience advising student organizations/board. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. University Human Resource Management 250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Contact us: View phone number on click.appcast.io | By Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Utah