About this role
WHO WE ARE The University of Dallas is a premier Catholic liberal arts university that seeks to educate the whole person, encouraging its students to pursue wisdom, truth and virtue as the proper and primary ends of education. All employees are expected to support the university’s Mission , which is informed by the Apostolic Constitution Ex corde Ecclesiae , the Catholic Church’s governing document on Catholic universities. The University of Dallas is known for its nationally ranked Core Curriculum, exceptional post-graduation outcomes, and some of the happiest students in the country. SUMMARY UD is currently seeking a Residence Coordinator who will supervise and mentor a staff of six to eight Resident Assistants and assist with special projects on campus to build community among residential upperclassmen. This is a 12-month, live on-campus position. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Residence Coordinator Hire, train, mentor, and supervise Resident Assistants on one side of campus on an on-going basis through one-on-one interactions, weekly staff meetings, and trainings throughout the year. Assist in retention initiatives through the university’s Care Team. Contact, support, and follow up with students of concern on a regular basis. Assist in the management of residence halls through regular residence hall maintenance checks and through communication with facilities and the housing office. Participate in on-call rotation, responding to emergency calls from UDPD and residence life staff Enforce community standards through adjudication of minor and moderate student conduct cases and community sanctions as needed. Support community development on assigned side of campus through regular programming with RAs and with individual programming. Special Projects Oversees Theresa House System by meeting with students involved in housing and overseeing spending Supervises Residence Hall Association by overseeing 2 RHA interns. Meets weekly, supervises RHA budget, elections, and programming quotas Administration Perform administrative duties for the Office of Student Life including opening and closing residence halls, records maintenance, document creation, website management, and marketing for events. Builds positive rapport with students, staff, and faculty by maintaining availability, visibility, and a genuine, caring attitude. Other duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the Office of Student Life. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Previous higher education Student Life experience and an understanding of the residence hall as a learning environment, as well as the impact of student engagement, is strongly preferred. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The Residence Coordinator supervises six-eight Resident Assistants and may supervise up to two additional student interns. The Residence Coordinator must be willing to work late evenings and weekends. A valid driver’s license and a favorable driving record are required. BENEFITS UD provides competitive pay and benefits, including eligibility to participate in medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; employee events; a health and wellness program; a free fitness center; competitive leave programs; tuition waiver, tuition exchange for employees and their families; and matching retirement plan contributions. The University of Dallas seeks to recruit, develop, and retain faculty, staff and administration of the highest caliber. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals who will enhance our community and advance our Mission.