Residence Coordinator I

Required Application Materials

A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of three (3) professional references is required to apply.

Important Instructions:

When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.

• Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.

If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.

Job Summary

The Residence Coordinator I is a professional, live-in position responsible for supporting the mission and philosophy of the Housing & Residence Life Department and University of Texas at Tyler by establishing and maintaining a community environment within the apartments and residence halls while promoting and enhancing students' social, educational, and personal development. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. This is a security-sensitive position.

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks

• Manages the operations, programs, and services for assigned residential community, including facilities and exterior grounds.
• Facilitates student leadership and development through program development. Serves as advisor to a student organization, as assigned. Assists with staff training, as requested.
• Assists, advises, and counsels students with academic and personal matters through an open line of communication and providing referrals from the university and community.
• Maintains and completes administrative and operational tasks such as hall files, work order requests, Health & Safety Inspections/reports, key requests, oversight of residential student mail & package distribution, damage reports, room inventories, fire alarm reports, incident reports, room & parking gate access cards, hall/apartment occupancy, conflict management, room changes, etc.
• Oversight and management of community budget.
• Works closely with departmental maintenance and custodial staff to ensure a well-maintained environment.
• Recruits, trains, and supervises hall/apartments staff.
• Plans and participates in active staff development of student workers.
• Prepares paperwork and conducts student judicial hearings. Adjudicates and counsel students on residential policy violations.
• Monitors and maintains security procedures for the residential community.
• Responsible for housing team’s emergency response, working in sync with University Police and first responders.
• Serve in On-call duty rotation 24 hours per day, including weekends in residence halls and apartments, to be available to students. Write and prepare on-call duty reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Two (2) years of work experience in a residential housing program or related experience.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Master’s Degree
• Three (3) years of full-time or graduate level work experience in a university or college residential housing program.

Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

• Must be highly motivated with better than average people skills.
• Must be able to operate independently or as a team while demonstrating use of critical thinking skills.
• Must be able to communicate openly and with authority with residents, peers, and supervisors.
• Must be willing to live-in and be part of a 24 per hour on-call rotation for emergencies.

Other Information

• Required to live on-campus and work in a university residential community.
• Apartment and office provided by the University.
• Some evening, weekend, and/or holiday work is required for this position.

About The University of Texas at Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 13 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.

Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.

With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.

Additional Information

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

EEO/AA Statement

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.