Residence Life Coordinator – Residence Life

Norman, OK - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Reporting to the Assistant Director for Residence Life ResidentialLife Coordinator (RLC) will provide leadership for anundergraduate residential area. This is a full-time 12 month live-in position. The RLC supervises the operations of a residential housing facility that will be home to approximately 600-1000students. Areas of responsibility include supervision of undergraduate and graduate staff administration customer service student support on-call duty and crisis management. This position will be responsible for helping create implement and evaluate community curriculum.

Specialty Benefits of the Position:

Furnished apartment in the residence halls or apartment community
Meal plan
Professional Development Funds
Teaching opportunities
Pet policy
Partner and family friendly
Reserved parking space

Duties will include but are not limited to:

STAFF SUPERVISION AND DEVELOPMENT:

Supervise staff of 16-27 Resident Advisors and 1-2 Graduate Resident Directors
Provide comprehensive training & ongoing development for student staff as part of a department-wide training program
Facilitate staff meetings and one-on-one meetings with the student staff
Conduct formal performance evaluations of student staff to identify strengths and areas of improvement
Coordinate individual goal setting and action plans with staff

STUDENT SUPPORT AND OUTREACH:

Manage and coordinate ongoing relationships with students in need of resources to support holistic student wellness
Provide basic counseling in personal safety conflict resolution roommate conflicts academic success etc.
Provide outreach and follow up on mental health issues with referrals to appropriate campus resources
Work closely with campus partners to identify students in need of support and outreach
Participate in an on-call duty rotation and severe weather coordinator

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT:

Support programming efforts utilizing Residence Life residential curriculum to meet the diverse needs of the facilitys population
Initiate ongoing interactions with students as well as connect students with campus and community resources that enhance their academic and co-curricular experience
Maintain a presence and visibility on campus including participation in events and dining in campus facilities

STUDENT CONDUCT:

Oversee student conduct processes in residence halls including serving as an initial review hearing officer adjudicating cases and assigning educational sanctions.
Assist RA staff with incident response and documentation
Clearly communicate interpret and enforce department and university policies to staff and students
Engage in restorative conversations and promote restorative values in response to conflict situations
Provide programs and other proactive education interventions to minimize behavioral issues

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collaborate with Housing Operations and Assignments to ensure the smooth operation of residence halls including the opening and closing of residential facilities health and safety inspections and resident room changes
Participate in Departmental Division and University committees
Maintain a flexible schedule of availability including after hours and weekends to meet the needs of students
Develops and administers procedures including accounting purchasing and payroll
Maintain records (student files inventory etc.)
Dialogue and collaborate with various campus partners
Regularly communicate and advocate for residents issues and needs
Perform other duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience: Bachelors Degree AND:

3 years of experience in student affairs residential life or other related areas.

Skills:

Proficient in Microsoft office
Ability to work independently and witha team.
Ability to problem solve.
Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
Reads and interprets routine written materials instructions and e-mails.
Communicates effectively; orally and/or in writing.

Certifications or Licenses:

Valid Drivers who drive any university vehicle or their own personal vehicle while performing an assigned duty by his/her supervisor must have a valid drivers license. It is the employees responsibility to tell his/her supervisor if the license is invalid or that you do not have one and explain they cannot drive.

Departmental Preference:

Masters degree in Higher Education Student Personnel Services or related field.
Residence hall supervisor experience; including education programming oversight.
Demonstrated experience with crisis management and/or emergency response.
Knowledge of Roompact StarRez and Maxient software or similar tools preferred.

Working Conditions:

This is a live-in position requiring the RLC to reside within the assigned residential area.
Available for on-call duty during evenings weekends and holidays to address student crises or emergencies in a timely and professional manner.
Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks which require following basic safety precautions.
Regular exposure to meet productivity standards; may be required to bend left stoop carry and be exposed to temperature changes.
Ability to engage in repetitive motion and communicate effectively.

Supervision:

Supervises the operations of a residential housing center that houses approximately 600-1000 students and a varying number of graduate and undergrad student staff.

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy visit you are selected as the final candidate for this position you will be required to live in a provided fully-furnished apartment.

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma values our communitys unique talents perspectives and experiences. At OU we aspire to harness our innovation creativity and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex sexual orientation marital status genetic information gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law) age (40 or older) religion disability political beliefs or status as a veteran in any of its policies practices or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions employment housing financial aid and educational services.

Required Experience:

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