What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Life and Residential Coordinator (Live-in position) position at Community College System of New Hampshire?
SCOPE OF WORK: Supervises and coordinates the daily activities and operations of a student residence complex to ensure that residential facilities are safe, secure, and properly maintained, conducive to study, provide a living-learning environment that enhances individual growth and development, and in compliance with college or departmental policies and procedures among Resident Directors, Resident Assistants, and Residents. This position reports to the Director of Residence Life & Student Engagement at NHTI - Concord’s Community College.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Assists housing efforts, conference and camp housing, summer orientations, and open houses.
- Directs the operations of a NHTI residence hall, as assigned.
- Responsible for the opening and closing of the assigned residence hall. Completes all necessary damage billing, and room condition reports.
- Conducts regular health and safety inspections and insures appropriate community cleanliness standards in the residence hall.
- Supervises Resident Assistants and coordinates the training of the Resident Assistants among RAs in both halls and coordinates duty call schedules for the assigned housing unit.
- Supervises student staff members and assists in their hiring, training, and evaluation.
- Promotes community development and responsibility within the residence halls through creative, student-centered programming, educationally based student conduct outcomes, and strong interpersonal skills.
- Develops, coordinates, and evaluates educational, cultural, social, and recreational programs to enhance student development.
- Advises resident students and student groups to develop and maintain leadership opportunities for the students.
- Maintains availability and visibility with students and groups in the residence hall(s) in order to foster an environment that promotes the academic achievement, personal development and physical comfort for resident students, and community standards.
- Enforces and supports all college and departmental policies and procedures to develop a positive and orderly atmosphere with an emphasis on personal and social responsibility.
- Investigates and responds to concerns and complaints of students, parents, and NHTI personnel, in a manner that provides accurate information and fosters good public relations.
- Works with NHTI building maintenance personnel to maintain on-going programs of hall maintenance, cleaning, and refurbishment and assists security personnel to ensure the safety and security of student residents and investigates NHTI property damage.
- Responds to crisis situations and works with public safety and/or NHTI personnel in the handling of emergency situations and/or judicial matters.
- Works collaboratively with Campus Safety on issues of potential conduct or safety violations.
- Engages in professional activities that partner the college with the wider community by serving on college or system teams, or participating in community-sponsored events, as assigned.
- Identifies and provides resources to support the growth and development of students.
- Remains current within the Student Affairs/Residence Life field through participation in relevant professional associations and educational & training activities.
- Participates in assigned training, including Title IX, Clery and all Memic classes, as assigned.
- Observes all policies and procedures and institutional rules and regulations and demonstrates ethical and professional behavior.
- Complies with all college, system, state and federal rules and regulations.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Experience: One year of full-time experience in the field of student development as an advisor, resident assistant, program coordinator, or counselor, preferably within a residential setting.
License/Certification: None required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The Student Life and Residential Coordinator position is a 12-month, live-in position. Adjustments to work schedules may be required due business necessity or emergency situations. Work requires weekend and evening obligations. Employee will take emergency call as needed.
RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS: Knowledge of student development theory and practice. Knowledge of listening skills and referral techniques. Ability to maintain rapport with faculty, students and staff. Ability to manage a variety of tasks in a timely way. Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the college appointing authority.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: The supplemental job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to a position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.
Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Community College System of New Hampshire is an equal opportunity employer. The Community College System of NH does not discriminate on the basis on race, creed, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or law enforcement, or military, veteran, or marital status.