About this role
The Office of Residence Life is seeking a self-motivated and driven student affairs practitioner with a passion for student development and residential experience. The applicant for this position is live-on, residing in a residence hall apartment within the assigned building. Successful candidates will be able to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with the ability to prioritize student safety and development of life skills. This position includes occasional evening and weekend commitments and rotating on-call responsibilities.
For additional information regarding this position, please contact Charlene Kilpatrick, Director of Residence Life at [email protected]
Required
• Bachelors degree • Experience in complex decision-making • Experience in supporting students of concern • Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and team building skills • Excellent organization and planning skills • Attention to detail • Ability to multi-task and set priorities • Capability to remain calm and make decisions in emergency situations Preferred
• Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or relevant field
Essential Functions:
Supervision
• Selects, trains, and supervises Resident Assistants in assigned community • Assists with the on-boarding and training of student staff • Develops healthy one-on-one and teamwork dynamics to ensure proper oversight of residential community and residents • Facilitates on-going team building and staff development opportunities through staff meetings • Implements residential curriculum initiatives through management of student staff tasks
Community Development
• In conjunction with student staff, develops activities designed to develop connections between residents • Coordinates the department’s response to roommate conflicts and other resident concern • Ensures University social and housing regulations are understood and followed by students • Determines and administers discipline and sanctions for minor judicial infractions through the University conduct process • Advises Community Residential Student Council in conjunction with Senior RA • Serves as an extension of the CARE team by providing support and serve as a resource for students of concern
Administrative and Facility Management
• Conducts walk-throughs of community to ensure any maintenance, housekeeping, safety problems are identified, reported, and resolved • Conducts Health and Safety Inspections the Saturday before all long University breaks • Manages openings and closings of assigned building around opening and closing of each term • Coordinates the program budgets for the staff accounts • Manages the occupancy and assignment procedures and records • Ensures the proper management of keys • Maintains accuracy of various software systems such as Maxient, StarRez, eRezLife, etc. • Serves on two departmental committees
Crisis Response
• Participates in year-round duty rotation to provide support to the residential population and determines appropriate actions/resources needed as outlined in the duty manual • Collaborates with on-call staff, Campus Enhancement, and Campus Security and Police for response to emergent situations • Maintains awareness of campus and community resources
Additional Responsibilities
• Responsible for other responsibilities as directed by their supervisor and/or other Residence Life Leadership Team • Attends all meetings and events as designated by the Assistant Vice President of Student Life, Senior Director of Housing and Residence Life, and/or Director of Residence Life