Residential Life Coordinator
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Job Location:
Columbia, IN - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 44000 - 45000
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Residential Life Coordinator
Department:Student Experience
Location:Columbia
Type:Full-time Staff
Pay:$44000 $45000 per year (Pay range may vary based on geographic location)
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Job Summary:
The Residential Life Coordinator performs administrative and managerial duties for Residential Life including; training supervising and advising Resident Assistants (student staff). This position will provide professional live-in support to students within the residence halls and work to develop a well-balanced program of activities and events that promote a positive living-learning environment.
- Recruit train supervise and evaluate Residential student staff members.
- Responds to situations and participate in the live-in Residential Life on-call system.
- Supervise hall openings and closings summer housing and break housing.
- Collaborate with campus and community partners including Plant Facilities Custodial and Maintenance to provide clean safe and attractive living facilities for residents; including the summer cleaning/maintenance schedule.
- Lead student staff in the development and implementation of residential life programming that create a robust living-learning environment in the halls.
- Assist individual students with resolution of their personal social and academic problems and setting appropriate expectations as necessary.
- Serve on the Homecoming Steering Committee as a Residential Life representative
- Perform job duties in accordance with Columbia Colleges vision mission and values and contributes to the development of the Division of Student Experience and the Residential Life Department.
- Practice superior customer service.
- Fulfill additional responsibilities as assigned.
- Display respect and civility to all constituencies in all communications.
- Attend work timely and on a regular basis during the established hours of operation; work additional hours as business necessitates.
- Serve on division and college committees as requested.
- Attend major college functions including but not limited to Homecoming Quest Days Welcome Week events College Visitation events Ivy Chain Commencement Late Night Breakfast and Student Affairs Night of Recognition.
Supervisory Responsibility: Yes - Resident Assistants (Student Staff)
Position reports to: Director of Residential Life
Required Core Competencies and Professional Experience:
- Relevant experience in residential life student activities supervisory experience program planning and/or event management.
- Ability to fluently read write and understand the English language.
- Proficiency with the following but not limited to: active listening; speaking; writing; critical thinking; judgment and decision making; monitoring; reading comprehension; time management; coordination; and management of personnel resources.
- Proficiency for using a variety of computer and technology-related software and equipment including Microsoft Office products and database systems.
- Proficiency in using web-based technologies including database systems.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment with or without direct supervision.
- Excellent communication interpersonal customer service and organizational skills.
- Experience in residential life and/or student affairs.
Required Level of Education:Bachelors degreein related area.
Preferred Level of Education:Masters degree in Student Personnel Higher Education Administration or a related area.
Other Requirements:Ability to satisfy within the parameters set by the College and consistent with applicable federal state and local laws a criminal background check as a condition of employment.
Special Requirements (if any):
- Varied work hours including evenings and weekends.
- On-call duty system and may be contacted at any time day or night in the event of an emergency on-campus.
- Valid US Driver License.
Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals seeking accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department without delay. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time talk and hear. The employee is required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop kneel or crawl. Employee must be able to type on a computer keyboard and use a computer monitor on a regular basis.
Work Conditions: The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions; however possible exposure to hazards and physical risks to personal safety may occur while operating certain equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild.
This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive of every duty and responsibility required by the employee in the position.
Eligibility for employee benefits and perks is determined by employment status. For more information please see offer of employment and assignment to duties is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check. The information may include but is not limited to academic residential achievement performance attendance disciplinary employment history credit history driving history and criminal history of public record.
Columbia College is an equal opportunity employer.
Columbia College is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all regardless of race color national origin gender religion sexual orientation age or disability. The college maintains a safe place for open discourse; supports activities that promote diversity and inclusion; and overall fosters a sense of community that welcomes everyone.
In compliance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) and theJeanne Clery Campus Safety Act(Clery Act) the Department of Campus Safety for Columbia College has provided the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report and crime statistics for the main campus and venues nationwide.
Columbia College is required to distribute this information to all current and prospective employees and students. Please follow the link below for the full report or contact Human Resources at for a printed copy.
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