About this position
Responsible to the Assistant Dean of Students for specific residential area operation management
Administrative:
o Direct operations of assigned residential buildings
o Authority for and management of area budget
o Participate in staff and professional development meetings both in Residence Life and Student Development
o Open and close buildings; assess for facility damages
o Work collaboratively with Facilities Planning and Management; approve student submitted work orders
o Serve on departmental, divisional and college committees as requested
On-Call/Emergency response:
o Participate in academic year Area Coordinator on-call schedule
o Participate in summer Student Development on-call schedule
o Participate in emergency response and crisis intervention as required
o Address summer guests violating community standards and report situation to appropriate Conference Services or Upward Bound personnel
Student Conduct:
o Educate students on community conduct standards
o Enforce campus policies concerning student behavior
o Conduct administrative conferences and assign sanctions
Community Building:
o With Resident Advisor staff, create and implement intentionally designed social, educational and community development initiatives for area residents
o Advise area Programming Board
o Facilitate area roommate mediations and room changes
Staff Supervision:
o Provide on-going training, supervision, and evaluation of Residential student staff.
o Supervise individual and area Residential student staff meetings.
o Provide timely and professional evaluation of Residential student staff.
Share in the implementation of the following responsibilities:
o Plan and coordinate Resident Advisor selection process
o Coordinate Residence Life’s education and promotion of sustainability initiatives in all residential buildings
o Coordinate the application and selection process for specialty housing opportunities, as well as monitor and advise groups throughout the year including Green Pods and Inclusive Housing
o Develop and implement student leadership training for student staff and Programming Board members
o Coordinate faculty-involvement initiatives
o Assist with Late Night Central, Intramurals and other divisional programming initiatives
o Work as a team with other Residence Life professional staff and Student Development staff.
Requirements:· Bachelor’s degree and full-time residence life experience required.
· Master’s degree in Student Affair’s or related field preferred.
· Evidence of strong administrative, team building, organizational, and interpersonal skills is essential.
· Ability to manage multiple tasks is necessary.
· On campus residence required - unfurnished apartment is provided and a meal plan is provided while school is in session.