"Residential Life Area Coordinator"

Residential Life Area Coordinator

Company: University of Rochester

Job Location: Rochester, New York

Category: Residence Life and Housing

Type: Full-Time

The Area Coordinator is a key member of the Residential Life and University Student Life staff with responsibilities in three general areas, including student development, residential area management, critical campus emergency response.

Community development and student behavioral standards - Build healthy and inclusive residential communities that complement and extend classroom learning; and foster a lively academic and intellectual environment and culture that supports the mission of The University. This involves a residential curriculum that balances social, educational, cultural and recreational experiences; student government advising and leadership development; counseling, advising and referrals; intervention, mediation and adjudication; etc. Working closely with the Center for Student Conduct Management staff, ensure staff and residents are aware of University and Residential Life policies, community standards and responsibilities. Assist students in developing behavioral standards appropriate to group living in an academic institution. When necessary, confront individuals and groups whose behavior is unacceptable and initiate appropriate student conduct action.

Operations including facilities coordination, financial management and health and safety compliance - Assist in regular inspections of the residence area to ensure that appropriate facilities and cleanliness standards are being maintained. Maintain accurate inventory records for furnishings, equipment and supplies. Build ongoing liaison relationship with housekeeping supervisor, custodial, and mechanical staff. Coordinate billing: administer the damage billing process for the living area; publish notifications to students; liaison with students, parents, the Bursar, etc. Monitor assigned operations and personnel expenditures to ensure accuracy. Initiate cost saving measures whenever possible. Manage and monitor hall council funds and expenditures. Assure area facilities comply with all applicable fire, health and safety regulations. Coordinate with appropriate departments for fire drill, health and safety inspections. Follow-up on all health, safety and security reports to ensure problems have been corrected.

Student staff recruitment, selection, training and supervision - Participate in departmental student leadership training and instruction. This includes fall, mid-year and in-service programs, peer leadership programs, etc. Co-instruct Leadership in the College Community, a course for students applying for Resident Advisor positions. Directly supervise Graduate Resident Director and/or Graduate House Advisor staff. Indirectly supervise 20-45 Resident Advisors.

Emergency on-call duty - Rotating professional staff on-call providing 24-hour availability and response. First line member of University Student Life professional response team for mental health crises, student illness, accident or other campus emergency situations. May coordinate community response and information delivery in the event of campus facility disruption. Serve as resource/consultant for all student staff on-call overnight in all residential facilities including graduate and undergraduate living areas. Requires ability to interpret university policy and protocol, make judgment calls, as well as clear and critical decisions under pressure. On-call duty rotates weekly among live-in campus staff members.

Summer program management - coordinate the summer operations for the assigned living area; organize staffing, building preparation, billing, check-in and check-out processes; liaison with custodial and maintenance services, other Residential Life areas, Public Safety, outside vendors and other involved departments.

Other duties as assigned – May include service on department and USL committees and working groups, coverage for vacancies and absences in other residential areas, coordination with partner departments and programs that intersect with the student residential experience.

Masters Degree and 1-3 years of professional experience required.

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