Residential Life Coordinator
Residential Life Coordinator
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Job Description
BethuneCookman University
Job Description: Residence Life Coordinator
Position Summary:
The Residence Life Coordinator plays a pivotal role in fostering a supportive inclusive and engaging residential community. This livein position requires a dynamic leader with a strong background in student development crisis response and community building. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to enhancing the student experience through mentorship policy enforcement and strategic programming that aligns with the universitys mission.
Key Responsibilities:
Community Development & Student Support
- Partner with the other RLCs to create and sustain a vibrant residential community that fosters student growth and engagement.
- Serve as a mentor and advisor to students providing guidance on academic personal and social challenges.
- Lead initiatives that promote inclusivity and ensure the needs of all residents including underrepresented groups are met.
- Implement and facilitate educational programming tailored to different student populations including firstyear sophomore and upperclass students.
- Actively engage with students to support their transition into college career planning financial literacy stress management and personal development.
- Provide crisis intervention and conflict resolution support as needed.
Policy Enforcement & OnCall Responsibilities
- Promote a residential environment that upholds community standards selfdiscipline and respect for individual rights.
- Clearly communicate and enforce residential life policies to staff and residents.
- Address and resolve policy violations managing the educational discipline process effectively.
- Participate in oncall duty rotation providing weekday weekend evening and vacation coverage as needed.
Staff Leadership & Development
- Assist with the recruitment training supervision and evaluation of Resident Assistants.
- Provide ongoing professional development and mentorship to student staff members.
- Serve as a liaison between Housing & Residence Life and other university departments to enhance collaboration and student success.
- Represent the department in university committees and professional activities.
Administrative & Facility Management
- Manage essential administrative functions including key inventory incident reporting and student assignments.
- Oversee checkin and checkout processes ensuring smooth transitions for students.
- Work closely with facilities and maintenance teams to report and follow up on necessary repairs and improvements.
Departmental Communication & Strategic Planning
- Lead weekly staff meetings and contribute to leadership discussions within the department.
- Assist in shaping policies procedures and longterm strategies for residence life programs.
- Maintain strong working relationships with university partners including Campus Safety Student Life and Health & Wellness.
Other Duties:
- Take on additional responsibilities as assigned to support the mission of Housing & Residence Life and Student Affairs.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree required; Masters degree in Higher Education Student Affairs or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of5 yearsof progressive experience in student development residence life or related areas within higher education.
- Strong leadership interpersonal oral and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to manage and mentor staff effectively.
- Experience working with diverse student populations and fostering an inclusive residential community.
- Demonstrated ability to manage crises resolve conflicts and enforce policies with fairness and consistency.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple responsibilities in a fastpaced environment.
- Proficiency in technology and administrative systems related to housing operations.
- Willingness to work evenings weekends and oncall rotations as needed.
Compensation & Benefits:
- 12month housingprovided (Residential Hall).
- Paid utilitiesincluded.
- Dining hall meal planavailable.
- Eighteen 18 paid holidays annually.
- Tuition assistanceavailable after one 1 year of employment.
- Excellent health benefits package is available.
- 403b Retirement Plan with Matching.
This is a12month liveinposition requiring a strong commitment to student success and a willingness to immerse yourself in the residential community.
The University does not discriminate on the basis of race color national and ethnic origin sex retaliation marital status religion or disability or any other applicable local state or federal regulation. Inquiries regarding provisions for persons with disabilities equal employment opportunity and Title IX matters should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at.
The university reserves the right to modify job descriptions at any time in its attempts to improve the operations of the university
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
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