Residence Hall Area Coordinator

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Residence Hall Area Coordinator

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Summary: This is a 12-month, professional live-in position reporting to the Assistant Director for Residence Life. The Residence Hall Coordinator participates as a member of the Residence Life staff, creates opportunities for student development through the Residence Life Learning Plan and individual student interactions, and demonstrates a strong student focus with evening and weekend commitments. This position is responsible for the organization and leadership of the student development programs, supervision of student staff, and management of administrative operations of a residence hall.

Residence Life is committed to the concept that students should have the opportunity for growth and development outside of the classroom with Residence Life as an integral part of this learning experience. The Residence Hall Coordinator is a key person in the overall operation and success of a growing community within a residence hall. In supporting the learning environment, the Residence Hall Coordinator is a role model, a facilitator, a leader, and an essential person in experience and education of the students who reside on campus. The Residence Hall Coordinator must enjoy living and working with university-age students and be committed to education and student development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Staff Responsibilities: Supervise, train, and evaluate student staff. This includes weekly/biweekly meetings with the Senior Resident Assistants and Resident Assistants both individually and collectively. The Residence Hall Coordinator also supervises a front desk staff, in which the Residence Hall Coordinator is responsible for hiring, supervising and evaluating Desk Attendants and creating a work schedule for the desk in the respective hall.

Student Outreach: Establish personal contact with students in order to adequately address student needs and concerns by remaining visible, approachable, and active in the halls. Actively working toward university goal of increasing student retention by knowing the residents and assisting them in aspects of university life.

Administration and Management: Maintain general operation of the residence hall, including attention to administrative detail, budget management, assessment of both physical environment, and communication with the custodial and facilities staff. Engage with other campus departments and personnel in the administration of primary and collateral duties. Sit on university committees where appropriate.



Leadership and Programming: Encourage the leadership development of students, assist with advising of Hall Council, facilitate enriching activities with student staff and Hall Council and implements Residence Life Learning Plan designed to support first-year and second-year students as they transition to the rigors and responsibilities of university life.

Mentoring, Advising and Crisis Intervention: Provide assistance to students experiencing emotional, academic, physical, and/or interpersonal difficulties, and refer them to other professionals when appropriate. Assist in crisis/emergency situations. Attend staff training, as provided by Department.

Policy and Discipline: Understand, support, and enforce campus policies and regulations in a appropriate context; conduct educational disciplinary meetings; and assign appropriate sanctions. Support Resident Assistants in the enforcement of policy and discipline.



Duty Coverage and Accessibility: Serve as on-call contact for campus emergencies; generally one out of every six weeks. Maintain scheduled office hours in the residence hall.



Other Responsibilities: Participate in Residence Life administrative tasks, including professional and student staff selection and training, staff development, and facilitate individual collateral assignment, such as:

• Themed Community Coordinator
  
• Residence Hall Association (RHA)/Residence Hall Council (RHC) Advisor
  
• Summer Conferences Coordinator
  
• Conduct Board Chair
  
• Coordinator of Staff Selection, Training and Recognition
  
• Coordinator of Communications/Outreach
  
• Liaison to Student Life
  
• Other assignments as needed
  
  Minimum Qualifications Required:
  
• A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited institution and at least one year experience in Residence Life, Student Affairs or a related field.
  
• The Residence Hall Coordinator must demonstrate a strong commitment to student development, learning and retention.
  
• Demonstration of excellence in organizational skills and an ability to work cooperatively with students, faculty, and staff
  
  Preferred Qualifications:
  
• Mentoring and advising, crisis/emergency and conflict management skills
  
• Strong desire to learn and grow within a rapidly changing and dynamic department - teamwork
  
• Experience with adjudicating student conduct
  
• Experience in managerial and fiscal practices
  
• Skill in supervisory practices and techniques - strong interpersonal skills
  
• Computer literacy with a proficient understanding of word processing, spreadsheet and database programs
  
  Salary: $44,000.00 - 44,600.00. Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Click here for more information!
  
  Department: Colorado Mesa University
  
  Employment Type: Professional Staff
  
  HOW TO APPLY
  
  Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by 4/27/2025.
  
  How to Apply: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:
  
• Cover letter
  
• Resume
  
• Include the name, phone number, email address and relationship of at least three professional references who can attest to your ability to perform the job you are applying for. Professional references should include at least one current or former supervisor. Professional reference may also include current or former employers, colleagues or other professionals who have first-hand knowledge and can recommend you for employment.
  
• Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire)
  
  Direct Inquiries Contact: Armando Coronado, acoronado3@coloradomesa.edu
  
  ABOUT COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY
  
  A comprehensive university in Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-art campus. As western Colorado's largest university, CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its technical college, CMU Tech, and via online offerings.
  
  Colorado Mesa University serves as the primary intellectual and cultural center of western Colorado and promotes the exchange of ideas that are of regional, national, and international importance. Founded in 1925, it is a dynamic university enrolling 10,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate, and graduate levels.
  
  At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings students together with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to make connections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured, complex problems they will encounter in life. Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that supports students' interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that respond to vocational workforce demands.
  
  The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado and you will not have to fight traffic and crowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs, and the Colorado National Monument. We have world-class mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, rafting, and a mountain resort that's less than 45 minutes from campus for skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country skiing. Living and working in Grand Junction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado's best kept secrets.
  
  Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.
  
  Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and the type of accommodation needed.

  
  Colorado Mesa University
  
  Attn: Human Resources Office
  
  1100 North Avenue
  
  Grand Junction, CO 81501

  
  970.248.1820