"Community Coordinator"

Job Details

Note for Current UM Employees: Current employees must apply internally via ConnectU > connectu.olemiss.edu

The University of Mississippi

"The University of Mississippi — fondly referred to as Ole Miss — stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacy of academic distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community where every member — student, faculty, and staff — can achieve their fullest potential."

Department Summary

The Department of Student Housing at the University of Mississippi strives to transform students’ lives through the campus living experience. This starts by providing our housing team members with an exceptional workplace focused on encouraging staff engagement, personal growth, and professional development. Student Housing is an essential part of the campus student experience, and we strive to build and maintain strong collaborative partnerships across the Ole Miss campus to provide students with a strong foundation for success and colleagues through to creating connections, belonging, and Ole Miss pride.

Role Summary

Coordinates programming and support for residents living in an assigned on-campus housing unit, and responds to emergency situations in support of creating an inclusive and safe living community. Responsible for fostering student engagement through the residential curriculum, supervising staff and daily operations, and managing administrative processes such as hiring, training, conduct, facilities, and budgets.

Examples of Work Performed

• Oversees a residential community by supervising staff, managing operations, and fostering student development.
• Responsibilities include staff training and evaluations, creating educational and community-building programs, addressing resident concerns and conduct issues, and collaborating with faculty on academic initiatives.
• Ensures safety through regular inspections, crisis response, and key/security management.
• Builds partnerships with custodial and maintenance services, advises student leadership groups, and develops retention strategies.
• Also manages budgets, serves on committees, and fulfills other departmental duties as needed.

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Serves as a main point of contact for residents providing assessment, mediation and resolution of non-routine facility issues.
2. Plans, implements and evaluates student programs and initiatives for residence life.
3. Receives and responds to crisis situations according to established policies and procedures.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: (3) Three Years Experience