Residence Life Coordinator

Job ID: 279531
Location: Columbus State University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

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Great universities inspire the very best in us. They nurture new ideas, fresh perspectives, and creative problem-solving. They challenge students to discover their passions - and to turn those passions into thriving careers that improve our world.

Columbus State University is exactly that kind of place. With exceptional facilities, ideal class sizes, and unique field experiences, our students have room to create. Here, every faculty and staff member is part of the educational process, actively mentoring students and championing each new step in their journey.

Located just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, CSU is part of the University System of Georgia and offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays (if applicable). Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Department Information

Residence Life

Job Summary

The Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) position at Columbus State University is an integral part of the success of both the department and the students at CSU. The Residence Life Coordinator is responsible for working with students to develop an environment that facilitates academic success and personal development. General responsibilities include supervision of all operations within a housing area, supervision of student staff members including Resident Assistants and Student Assistants, and enforcement of university rules and regulations. Responsibilities also include participation in all departmental planning and activities, and involvement on University Committees.

Responsibilities

Significant Duties & Responsibilities include : Supervision and Training (10%) - Select, supervise, and provide ongoing training for 1-2 graduate assistants, 8-12 resident assistants, and 410 student assistant staff members.; Assist with the selection, training, and evaluation of all student and graduate staff members; including facilitation of sessions, providing time and place to answer questions, and providing opportunities for effective team building.; Conduct weekly staff meetings and one on one's with graduate and undergraduate staff members.

Administration (50%) - Provide overall administration of a housing area with 408 bed spaces.; Interpret Residence Life rules and regulations, provide support to the Residence Life Staff with enforcement of rules and regulations, and make recommendations of changes and modifications to the rules and regulations.; Advise, counsel, and interact with individuals and student groups regarding institutional policies, services, and programs available.; Assist students with problem solving and is available for crisis intervention. Makes appropriate referrals when needed.; Assist with disciplinary cases that occur in housing area and refers cases to the Assistant Director of Residence Life or Dean of Students as appropriate.; Provide assistance to the Assignments Coordinator, the Assistant Directors for Residence Life, and Director of Residence Life in having students checked out of residence hall spaces for whatever reason necessary (payment, conduct issues, etc.).; Participates in a professional and graduate staff duty rotation overseeing 1392 residents. Serves as the University's first line of response after student staff and provides feedback/suggestions when needed.; Familiarity with and is prepared to implement all emergency procedures.; Responsibility for opening and closing procedures in designated housing areas.; Monitors, reports, and follows up with facility maintenance and cleaning issues.

Community Development (30%) - Assumes a leadership role in the development of a safe, positive, and welcoming community environment though programming, service delivery, and assessment.; Works closely with University Police and security to maintain a safe and secure environment for residents.; Plans, develops, and implements educational, social, and cultural programs for the personal growth and development of residential students.; Manages an area programming budget.; Provides basic counseling and advising to residential students as needed, making appropriate referrals to Counseling Services when needed.; Maintain relationship and provide support to the Faculty in Residence within housing area.

Other Responsibilities (10%) - Summer Responsibilities: The RLC shall coordinate summer housing as well as assist with summer camps in their housing area as needed. The RLC should work in conjunction with the Assistant Director of Residence Life to perform these tasks. Assist with campus orientation activities - including presentations, residence hall key distribution and return, and oversight of evening programming for orientation students.; Liaison with Maintenance Technicians.; The RLC is responsible for other duties as assigned by the Director for Residence Life and the Assistant Directors of Residence Life.; Serves on University Committees as assigned by the Director for Residence Life and the Assistant Directors of Residence Life.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications include: A Master's degree in Student Personnel, Higher Education, or equivalent and experience in Residence Life as a Resident Assistant, Residence Life staff member, or the equivalent; and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The successful candidate must possess excellent communication and organizational skills and excellent time management and prioritization skills.

Proposed Salary

The proposed annualized salary range for this position is $35,868 - $43,888 and includes full benefits.

Contact Information

For more information, please contact Scott Lundgren, Director of Residence Life, at Lundgren_Scott@ColumbusState.edu or at 706-507-8716. For additional information about Columbus State University, visit www.ColumbusState.edu. For specific information on the Department of Residence Life here at CSU, visit www.life.ColumbusState.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

• Excellence: Actively engaging outstanding methods in teaching, academic discovery, creative pursuits, student success, cultural enrichment and the overall campus community.
• Creativity: Pursuing distinction through inquiry and innovation, challenging convention and focusing on solutions.
• Engagement: Dynamic civic involvement and participation of students, faculty, staff and alumni in the university experience.
• Sustainability: Advancing fiscal responsibility, well-being, innovation, lifelong learning and environmental stewardship.
• Inclusion: Cultivating and championing a campus'environment that welcomes diverse backgrounds, ideas, perspectives and practices.
Servant Leadership: Leading through ethical empowerment and service.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties:

• A credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage;
• Pre-employment drug testing for positions with high-risk responsibilities.
• Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive a Columbus State University fleet vehicle or other vehicle designated as a fleet vehicle. A successful drug screening will be required as a condition of employment a randomly thereafter.

*Applicants for positions of trust may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. *

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Additionally, all members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Columbus State University is proud to be an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity institution. It is the policy of our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Position of Trust

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