What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residence Life Coordinator position at Samford University?
Location : Main Campus - Homewood, AL
Job Type : Staff Full Time
Job Number : FY2500328
Division : Student Affairs for Staff
Department : STA-Director of Residence Life
Opening Date : 10 / 18 / 2024
FLSA : Non-Exempt
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Description
The Residence Life Coordinator is a live-on full-time (12 month) professional staff member responsible for operational functions of the department, related to the overall development of a positive residential living and learning environment. The functions include but are not limited to, managing residence hall maintenance issues, supervising and training residence hall student and professional staff, providing support for residents, and communicating with other departments about residents' needs.
Job Duties
- Supervise residence managers, resident assistants, and other student employees
- Interview, select, train, and manage all residence hall staff members in their area of responsibility;
- Lead, instruct, and meet goals of Residence Life committees assigned by the Director and Assistant Director of Residence Life;
- Work with other Residence Life Coordinators and the Assistant Director of Residence Life to design and execute programs, trainings and activities which will continually motivate and support the RAs;
- Train, assist, and guide RAs in providing programing to their residents that is consistent with the given expectations of Residence Life;
- Work with other Residence Life Coordinators and the Assistant Director to evaluate the effectiveness of programs and trainings that then provide measurable goals for future departmental staff training and development;
- Provide academic, personal, and social advising to residents as needed, making appropriate referrals to student support departments, particularly as it relates to roommate conflicts, mental well-being, and developing independence;
- Communicate and assist the Assistant Director of Residence Life, CARE Team, the Student Conduct Coordinator and other departments on campus in regard to situations that arise in Residence Halls;
- Maintain a safe, clean, friendly, and responsive environment within the residence hall;
- Address and monitor all safety, conduct, and repair needs promptly, by conducting weekly building walks and inspections, documenting concerns through the correct systems, and keeping detailed records of all documented issues related to the facilities in order to keep the Assistant Director of Residence Life and Facility and Safety Coordinator for Residence Life and University Services aware of issues in the area;
- Assist RAs, SRAs, and Residence Managers with room / building inspections as requested or needed;
- Meet with residents about room inspections if RAs, SRAs, or Residence Managers are not able to get residents to understand the importance of room health and safety;
- Work with residents, parents, and staff in rectifying residence hall / apartment concerns and issues;
- Communicate with residents, parents, and staff about ongoing issues and concerns in a timely manner setting realistic expectations and goals while making sure everyone has appropriate information;
- Complete all administrative paperwork as assigned accurately and by the given deadlines;
- Read, monitor, and report on weekly reports sent by SRAs and RAs;
- Assist with summer duties as requested by the Assistant Director of Residence Life. Including but not limited to, summer school housing, Orientation, camps and conferences, roommate selection and housing, building inspections;
- Ensure that keys and resident information is secured and readily available as needed;
- Provide professional, courteous service to all residents, staff, guests, and visitors;
- Be an active participant in the Residence Life Community;
- Attend weekly staff and committee meetings as scheduled or directed by the Assistant Director of Residence Life.
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher?
Do you have two years or four academic semesters of living or working in a higher education environment?
Are you capable of managing multiple residence life issues and functions simultaneously?
Can you lift 25lbs or more?
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