• Residence Life Coordinator

    Texas A&M University System (Texarkana, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Residence Life Coordinator

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M University - Texarkana

     

    Department

     

    Student Affairs BLV

    Proposed Minimum Salary

    $3,416.66 monthly

     

    Job Location

     

    Texarkana, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Staff

    Job Description

    Responsible for providing individual and group educational and developmental opportunities; maintaining residential facilities that are clean, safe and in order; managing operations to include planning, fiscal matters, and personnel relations. Serve as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) for Clery reporting purposes.

     

    Salary information: The expected salary for this position is $41,000.00 annually.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + Administers and supervises the total operation of Eagle Landing, accommodating approximately 95 students.

    + Creates, develops, and maintains outreach opportunities and programs designed to strengthen the department's connection with residence hall students, student engagement and overall student development, thereby increasing student success and retention.

    + Provides leadership and direction to subordinate staff by monitoring programming requirements and assessing effectiveness, developing hall objectives, advancing leadership skills of students and staff, and cultivating a community lifestyle and educational environment.

    + Develops, coordinates, and oversees various programs, conferences, training, and student/staff development activities, including theme housing programs.

    + Assists the Assistant Director of Residence Life with the administration of the Residence Life Department.

    + Reviews housing policies for the University

    + Works with the Resident Assistants to develop and implement residential programs, and with the maintenance/repair personnel in performing custodial and maintenance operations.

    + Maintains accessibility and availability to provide customer service, and counsel students by having regular office hours.

    + Perform specific evening and weekend on-call duties for both Eagle Landing and Bringle Lake Village

    + Establishes the goals and objectives for the residence hall community in conjunction with the Department of Student Life and the Division of Student Affairs.

    + Assists students and staff in personal and professional development through formal and informal training, advising, and counseling, and encouraging committee involvement, association memberships and conference attendance.

    + Interprets and enforces department and university policies, procedures, and regulations. Counsels and advises students and staff on policies, procedures, and resources.

    + Serves as a positive role model for students and subordinate staff.

    + Aids in the recruitment, selection, training, supervision and evaluation of Resident Assistants and Student workers.

    + Develops the structure and direction of staff and student development programming in the residence hall including orientation activities, personal adjustment skills, programs for interpersonal education and social concerns, and facilitation of student leadership.

    + Establishes liaisons with departments at the University, serves on assigned University committees, and may work in other areas of campus life as assigned.

    + Contributes to the effective team management of all relevant problems, issues and opportunities.

    + This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

    Minimum Qualifications

    + Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

    + One year of related experience.

    + Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

    + Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

    + Strong verbal and written communication skills.

    + Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Experience with university/college housing (i.e., lived in, resident assistant, graduate assistant, etc.)

    + Master's degree in student personnel, higher education, counseling, or a related area.

    + Prior residence life professional experience

    + Experience in staff supervision, administration of residence hall operations, and facilitating student development programming activities.

    + Experience working effectively with various student populations

    Other Requirements

    + Work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.

    + Must live at Eagle Landing and eat in the dining hall. (Housing and meal plan is provided by the university.)

    SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:

    This position generally supervises personnel, such as student workers/part-time employees.

     

    OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

     

    To apply: Upload your cover letter, resume, and 3 professional reference's contact information with one reference being a supervisor/manager in the questionnaire section of your application.

     

    Please remember once you submit your application you will not be able to “revise” or upload any documents. If you have any questions about uploading or a revision to your application, you may contact [email protected].

     

    All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

     

    Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.