"Coordinator of Resident Support Services"

Position Summary:

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Coordinator of Resident Support Services for Rutgers Residence Life. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Residence Life for Housing Assignments & Accommodations.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Handles the support and assignment of students with disabilities and medical concerns, coordination of the special accommodation request process, the incoming and continuing student special housing assignment process.
• Coordinates with University partners who are involved in accommodating students in residence.
• Participates as part of the Housing Assignments team and administers housing processes, room changes, and various occupancy management needs throughout the year.
• Advises campus staff of emerging trends on how to support the needs of students with disabilities within the community,
• Coordinates with the departmental assessment unit to ensure a high level of quality services to students of concern.
• Consults with the Residence Life Student Support unit when necessary, and works in concert with the Office of Disability Services for all approved service and assistance animal requests.
• Assists the Assistant Director of Residence Life for Housing Assignments & Accommodations in serving the needs of special populations (students with autism spectrum disorder, students in transition, non-traditional students)
• Serves as a consultant and advocate for their concerns.
• Responds to students and parents with concerns in a compassionate and timely manner.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience with responsibility for student advocacy and knowledge of ADA and/or FHA laws.

Equipment Utilized:

PC based, Microsoft Office/Business Applications. University financial/administrative applications: Marketplace/HCM/ Maxient/RS2/others/ StarRez/Deans View.