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Residence Life Coordinator

Employer
University of North Dakota
Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota (US)
Salary
$40,000

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Industry
Education
Role
Other
Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Hiring Department:       Housing  

Minimum Hiring Salary/Position Classification:  $40,000/year, Full-time, Benefited, Exempt
Benefits: Includes single or family health care coverage (premiums paid for by the university), basic life insurance, EAP, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual and sick leave.  Optional benefits available: supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.
Work Schedule: 8:00AM – 4:30PM Monday- Friday, occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays may be necessary
 
For full consideration, all application materials must be fully submitted by 5PM (Central Time) on the closing date.

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Position Details:      A Complete Position Description is available as an attachment in the bottom right corner of this position announcement.

Reporting to the Associate Director, Residence Life, Residence Life Coordinators (RLC) will assume a visible leadership role in the development of positive residential communities serving approximately 800-950 single student housing residents in 2-4 buildings. Residence Life Coordinators are expected to provide effective supervision of approximately 1- 3 graduate Hall Directors and between 15 – 25 Resident Assistants. The Residence Life Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day management and delivery of student centered services including: supervision, learning-outcomes based programming, building security, facilities management, budget management, student conduct processes, emergency response and general administrative duties. Residence Life Coordinators interpret and administer university policies, utilizing residence hall conduct system to ensure community standards are met. As full-time live in positions, Residence Life Coordinators provide primary on-call support and emergency response. Residence Life Coordinators are expected to engage in collaborative working relationships with other Housing Services staff as well as other campus departments. This position requires work outside normal office hours as necessary to support staff training and professional development of student leaders and staff.
Residence Life Coordinators are responsible for administering one or more rotating collateral projects or programs in support of departmental goals. Examples include but may not be limited to: assisting with residence life staff training and development, summer conferences, student leadership (ARH) and/or learning communities.
 
Duties and Responsibilities
 
Administrator – Responsible for the overall operation and administration of multiple residence hall facilities to create living environments conducive to student learning and success. Serve as a primary liaison between students and the University (20%)

  • In consultation with departmental central administrative staff, implement and coordinate timely and effective room check-in/check-out, room change and consolidation process in support of departmental space utilization and management goals. Responsible for respective residence hall facilities, furnishings, and inventory control, common area damages, routine work order follow up
  • Prepare accurate and timely routine reports as requested and in accordance with stated deadlines
  • Contribute to departmental assessment and strategic planning committees and initiatives
  • Represent Housing on various divisional and campus committees and work teams
  • Educate and inform students and other constituents regarding availability of various departmental, campus and community services
  • Working with central office staff to coordinate interim housing accommodations
  • Serve as liaison between students and Housing. Provide interpretation and information regarding departmental policies, administrative procedures, programs and services
  • Attend scheduled area and departmental meetings, one-on-one meetings and all training sessions
  • Maintain established weekly office hours
  • Complete other duties as may be periodically assigned 
  • Participate in on-call and after-hours response, After-hours may include weekends and holiday hours

 
Supervisor – Responsible for the hiring, training, evaluating, and supervising of residence hall paraprofessional staff (25%)

  • Interview, hire, train, evaluate, and supervise 15 - 25 paraprofessional staff
  • Establish, schedule, and maintain staff office procedures and duty hours
  • Plan, coordinate, and conduct on-going training for all staff
  • Recruit paraprofessional staff candidates
  • Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with 15 -25paraprofessional staff
  • Administer weekly meetings with 15 - 25 paraprofessional staff
  • Organize staff development activities

 
Summer Housing – Responsible for the assigned Summer Housing and/or Conference responsibilities as designated by the Associate Director of Residence Life (10%)
 

  • Supervise Resident Assistants, Graduate Hall Directors and Camp/Conference staff
  • Prepare Camp / Conference reports
  • Coordinate room assignment and building readiness
  • Facilitate check-in/out processes
  • Serve as liaison between Housing and conference sponsor
  • Assist with Summer Camp/Conference Staff training and selection process
  • Educate staff, camps / conference sponsors, and participants on University policies
  • Coordinate administrative processes as needed

 
 Hearing Officer – Respond to policy violations by conducting hearings, assigning educational sanctions, and making referrals (10%)
 

  • Responsible for adjudication process, utilizing Housing’s procedural guidelines and University Code of Conduct.
  • Maintain knowledge of the Housing policies and University Code of Conduct; educate students and staff regarding students’ rights and responsibilities
  • Investigate policy violation and follow established Housing and University conduct procedures
  • Conduct disciplinary hearings
  • Assign educational-based sanctions
  • Make referrals for behavioral difficulties when appropriate
  • Work with referral agencies including University Police, UND Care Team and University Counseling Center
  • Educate staff, students, and guests on Housing and University policies

 
Facilities Management – Responsible for the knowledge of safety systems, education of security issues, and upkeep of assigned residence hall. Supervise safe operations of unit (10%)
 

  • Maintain proper building security
  • Maintain, issue, replace, collect and monitor key control in assigned buildings/areas of responsibility
  • Educate residents on emergency and severe weather procedures
  • Maintain knowledge of location and operation of emergency shut-offs for mechanical/safety systems
  • Maintain knowledge of electrical, water, steam and elevator systems
  • Implement and monitor room personalization procedures on semester basis
  • Establish and maintain relations with BST staff through regular interaction and weekly meetings
  • Prepare, monitor, and follow the progress of condition reports for facility repair and improvements
  • Conduct regular fire and other emergency drills and ensure resident compliance with established safety procedures
  • Follow safety rules, help identify unsafe working conditions and uphold standards of safe working and living conditions

 
Counselor – Make referrals to the Counseling Center of appropriate person(s) as needed, and advocate for the needs of students (10%)
 

  • Make appropriate referrals for student needs and concerns (i.e. alcohol, drugs, eating disorders, etc.)
  • Advocate for the needs of students
  • Mediate conflict situations
  • Maintain contact with liaison counselor and supervisor regarding behavioral health and crisis concerns
  • Utilize needs assessment and related data in developing and providing educational and supportive programs and services

 
Community Organizer – Promote a living and learning environment by implementing and guiding community development activities (10%)
 

  • Develop and implement specific plan of action for community development in assigned residential area(s)
  • Develop and uphold community rules and policies according to Housing contract and University Code of Conduct
  • Direct paraprofessional staff, hall government, and individual programming in support of departmental goals for student development, retention and learning communities
  • Respond to resident inquiries and questions about the department and University
  • Attend hall activities (programs, floor meetings, etc.)
  • Maintain availability and visibility in the hall
  • Educate residents and staff regarding special interest housing options

 
Advisor – Responsible for the advising and recruiting of hall government and assigned student groups (5%)
 

  • Monitor hall government budget and ensure compliance with established budget guidelines
  • Advise Hall Government and/or student leadership groups
  • Promote student engagement by implementing programs or activities which provide opportunities for student leadership in support of university and departmental goals for student development and retention

 

Required Competencies:

  • Demonstrated ability to effectively manage time and multiple tasks and priorities
  • Ability to work outside of routine business hours, including week-ends and holidays
  • Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
  • Excellent communication skills for interaction with the varied types of building professionals and Housing staff
  • Must demonstrate leadership, management and supervisory skills, and be able to communicate effectively and professionally with students, staff, parents and other constituents

 
 

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Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Undergraduate or graduate experience in a related position serving university students (Housing & Residence Life, Student Activities, Student Government, Judicial Affairs, Resident Assistant, etc.)
  • Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel software
  • Must have a valid driver’s license
  • Must submit a cover letter specific to this position and resume
  • Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check (CHBC)



In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.


Preferred Qualifications:
 

  • Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Education, Counseling, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Business or related field strongly preferred
  • 1 year prior live-in Residence Life / University Housing experience
  • 1 year prior experience supervising residence life staff and/or advising Residence Hall Association and/or Student organization(s) or related activity.
  • 1 year experience supervisory and management experience with administrative operations including basic budgeting, administrative process and facilities management.
  • 1 year experience with crisis or emergency response / on-call.

 
 
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All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and EO/Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.
 
 
Confidentiality of Application Materials
Note: Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.
 
EEO Statement
UND is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.  Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status during the application process.  This information will remain confidential and separate from your application. 
 
ND Veteran’s Preference
North Dakota Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.
 
Clery Statement
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of North Dakota publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.  The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus.  As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report.  The report and statistical data can be found online at http://und.edu/discover/_files/docs/annual-security-report.pdf.  You may also request a paper copy of the report from the UND Police Department located at 3851 Campus Road, Grand Forks, ND 58202.

Company

The University of North Dakota is one of the largest employers in the region. The University provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes full health insurance premium coverage for single or family plans, a retirement plan, tuition benefits for employees, as well as for the spouse and dependents of the employee, on-campus training programs, exclusive internal recruitment opportunities, as well as many other benefits.

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Location
264 Centennial Drive
Stop 7127
Grand Forks
ND
58202
United States

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