Residential Life Area Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Build healthy and inclusive residential communities that complement and extend classroom learning; and foster a lively academic and intellectual environment and culture that supports the mission of The University.
• Ensure staff and residents are aware of University and Residential Life policies, community standards and responsibilities.
• Confront individuals and groups whose behavior is unacceptable and initiate appropriate student conduct action.
• Audit and maintain accurate inventory records for furnishings, equipment and supplies.
• Coordinate billing: administer the damage billing process for the living area; publish notifications to students; liaison with students, parents, the Bursar, etc.
• Monitor assigned operations and personnel expenditures to ensure accuracy.
• Manage and monitor hall council funds and expenditures.
• Assure area facilities comply with all applicable fire, health and safety regulations.
• Coordinate with appropriate departments for fire drill, health and safety inspections.
• Follow-up on all health, safety and security reports to ensure problems have been corrected.
• Participate in departmental student leadership training and instruction.
• Directly supervise Graduate Resident Director and/or Graduate House Advisor staff.
• Indirectly supervise 20-45 Resident Advisors.
• On-call duty rotating professional staff on-call providing 24-hour availability and response.
• Serve as resource/consultant for all student staff on-call overnight in all residential facilities including graduate and undergraduate living areas.
• May include service on department and USL committees and working groups, coverage for vacancies and absences in other residential areas, coordination with partner departments and programs that intersect with the student residential experience.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs or related field required.
• Some professional experience in Residential Life or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 3-5 years of Residential Life experience preferred.