"Residence Life Coordinator - Residence Life"

Residence Life Coordinator - Residence Life

Company: University of Oklahoma

Job Location: Norman, Oklahoma

Category: Residence Life and Housing

Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 260387

Organization: Residence Life

Job Location: Oklahoma-Norman-Norman Campus

Schedule: Work Schedule: Typically 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday w/ Rotating On-Call duty. Occasional nights, weekends, early mornings required based on business needs.

Work Type: Onsite

Salary Range: Targeted salary: $43,000 annually, based on experience

Benefits Provided: Yes

Required Attachments: Resume, Cover Letter

Job Description

Reporting to the Assistant Director for Residence Life, Residential Life Coordinator (RLC) will provide leadership for an undergraduate residential area. This is a full-time, 12 month, live-in position. The RLC supervises the operations of a residential housing facility that will be home to approximately 600-1000 students. Areas of responsibility include supervision of undergraduate and graduate staff, administration, customer service, student support, on-call duty, and crisis management. This position will be responsible for helping create, implement, and evaluate community curriculum.

Specialty Benefits of the Position:

• Furnished apartment in the residence halls or apartment community
• Meal plan
• Professional Development Funds
• Teaching opportunities
• Pet policy
• Partner and family friendly
• Reserved parking space

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

STAFF SUPERVISION AND DEVELOPMENT:

• Supervise staff of 16-27 Resident Advisors and 1-2 Graduate Resident Directors
• Provide comprehensive training & ongoing development for student staff as part of a department-wide training program
• Facilitate staff meetings and one-on-one meetings with the student staff
• Conduct formal performance evaluations of student staff to identify strengths and areas of improvement
• Coordinate individual goal setting and action plans with staff

STUDENT SUPPORT AND OUTREACH:

• Manage and coordinate ongoing relationships with students in need of resources to support holistic student wellness
• Provide basic counseling in personal safety, conflict resolution, roommate conflicts, academic success, etc.
• Provide outreach and follow up on mental health issues with referrals to appropriate campus resources
• Work closely with campus partners to identify students in need of support and outreach
• Participate in an on-call duty rotation and severe weather coordinator

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT:

• Support programming efforts utilizing Residence Life residential curriculum to meet the diverse needs of the facility's population
• Initiate ongoing interactions with students as well as connect students with campus and community resources that enhance their academic and co-curricular experience
• Maintain a presence and visibility on campus, including participation in events and dining in campus facilities

STUDENT CONDUCT:

• Oversee student conduct processes in residence halls including serving as an initial review hearing officer, adjudicating cases, and assigning educational sanctions.
• Assist RA staff with incident response and documentation
• Clearly communicate, interpret, and enforce department and university policies to staff and students
• Engage in restorative conversations and promote restorative values in response to conflict situations
• Provide programs and other proactive education interventions to minimize behavioral issues

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with Housing Operations and Assignments to ensure the smooth operation of residence halls, including the opening and closing of residential facilities, health and safety inspections, and resident room changes
• Participate in Departmental, Division, and University committees
• Maintain a flexible schedule of availability, including after hours and weekends, to meet the needs of students
• Develops and administers procedures including accounting, purchasing, and payroll
• Maintain records (student files, inventory, etc.)
• Dialogue and collaborate with various campus partners
• Regularly communicate and advocate for residents' issues and needs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree, AND:

• 3 years of experience in student affairs, residential life, or other related areas.

Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft office
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Reads and interprets routine written materials, instructions and e-mails.
• Communicates effectively; orally and/or in writing.

Certifications or Licenses:

• Valid Driver's License. Employees who drive any university vehicle or their own personal vehicle while performing an assigned duty by his/her supervisor must have a valid driver's license. It is the employee's responsibility to tell his/her supervisor if the license is invalid, or that you do not have one, and explain they cannot drive.

Departmental Preference:

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel Services or related field.
• Residence hall supervisor experience; including education programming oversight.
• Demonstrated experience with crisis management and/or emergency response.
• Knowledge of Roompact, StarRez and Maxient software, or similar tools, preferred.

Working Conditions:

• This is a live-in position, requiring the RLC to reside within the assigned residential area.
• Available for on-call duty during evenings, weekends, and holidays to address student crises or emergencies in a timely and professional manner.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Regular exposure to meet productivity standards; may be required to bend, left, stoop, carry and be exposed to temperature changes.
• Ability to engage in repetitive motion and communicate effectively.

Supervision:

• Supervises the operations of a residential housing center that houses approximately 600-1000 students, and a varying number of graduate and undergrad student staff.

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.
* If you are selected as the final candidate for this position, you will be required to live in a provided fully-furnished apartment.