What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residence Life Specialist position at Indiana University Bloomington?
Job Summary
The position is part of the Student Affairs team and reports to the Director of Residence Life and Housing. The Residence Life Specialist is charged with creating an atmosphere that promotes student engagement, academic success, personal development, and a welcoming and safe environment with a strong sense of community. This position is responsible for RA supervision, implementation of the residential programming model and support of the Student Life programming, conduct, and overall management of community growth and engagement within the lodges.
General Responsibilities
- Establishes and maintains a positive residential community that supports and enhances the educational mission of the university through developmental and social programs, personal student contacts, and the fostering of faculty-student interaction.
- Initiates and fosters student leadership opportunities, personal responsibility, and respect for others.
- Frequently interacts with students on an individual and group basis; listens to concerns and issues, advises students on programs and initiatives across the university that may help with academic goals and / or student engagement, and recommends resources for students in crisis or facing adversity.
- Addresses and resolves student behavioral problems within assigned hall(s) / unit(s) and documents and reports incidents to manager, student conduct staff, or law enforcement as appropriate, maintaining confidentiality and university policy and procedures.
- Coordinates and delegates hall administrative tasks, including room changes, and programming account expenditures.
- Communicates, interprets, and administers residence hall rules and regulations as well as the student code of conduct and other relevant university policies.
- Responds to and resolves resident, guest, parent / guardian, and other stakeholder concerns or complaints.
- Responds to and assists with the management of building-wide emergencies or crisis situations.
- Provides day-to-day supervision of live-in student staff members and assists with selection, training, and evaluation.
- May assist with housing application review, housing assignments, and housing reassignments.
- May assist with hall councils, oversight of student desk operations, and liaising with unit and campus partners.
Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
WORK EXPERIENCE
Preferred
SKILLS
Required
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Additional Information
This position is a 12-month, full-time, live-in appointment that is responsible for the housing operations of residential lodges at Indiana University Southeast in New Albany, Indiana.
The university provides a furnished, 2-bedroom apartment as part of the position.
Work Location
IU Southeast Campus
New Albany, Indiana
Advertised Salary
43,888 per year
Work Hours
This position will be part of an on-call rotation with 2 other staff members, which covers evenings, weekend, and holidays to coordinate emergency response as needed. A flexible work schedule with evening and weekend responsibilities will be required.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including :
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level : Core
FLSA : Exempt
Job Function : Student Services
Job Family : Residence Life
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Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11 : 59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
Salary : $43,888
