University of Utah · 5 days ago
Residential Community Coor
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$53K/yr - $53K/yr
4+ years expThe University of Utah is seeking a Residential Community Coordinator to oversee the Office of Residence Life. This role involves training and supervising student staff, managing day-to-day operations, responding to emergencies, and maintaining community relations to foster a supportive living environment for students.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Train, supervise, and evaluate student staff
Meet regularly with supervisors on an individual and group basis, while directly overseeing student staff meetings and functions
Provide training and ongoing professional development for staff
Direct day-to-day operations of Community Advisors and safety initiatives
Lead residential community and/or functional areas to meet experiential goals, as outlined in the Resident Experience Model (REM)
Assist in the development and proper interpretation of policies and procedures among staff and students
Serve as a liaison to campus partners, including but not limited to: Office of the Dean of Students', Housing & Dining Programs, and other key partners
Maintain an area budget and approve staff expenditures in accordance with purchasing guidelines
Work to advance the University, Division of Student Affairs, and ORLs strategic plan through participation in goal setting, program implementation, committee/task force work and assessment efforts
Take part in a 24/7 on-call duty rotation along with all on-call staff
Respond to emergency situations and assist in resolving resident and facilities concerns and needs
Serve as a liaison with the University Police Department, Dean of Students, Mental Health First Aid, and Counseling Center
Share responsibility in maintaining health, fire, and safety standards
Serve as a Campus Security Authority for the University of Utah and assist in reporting incident information as needed
Work with the building teams (Custodial Crew Leader and Maintenance Mechanic) on the management of the facilities
Identify areas of facilities that need upgrades
Walk through building(s) on a regular basis for cleanliness and maintenance needs identification
Respond and process alleged policy violations as reported by staff, students, University Police, or community members utilizing University of Utah Advocate package
As needed, serve as a hearing officer for student accountability and student support cases as directed by members of the ORL leadership team and Office of the Dean of Students
Maintain due process and a learning-centered philosophy when sanctioning and engaging in the accountability process
Maintain close communication and positive relationships with residents, students, and professional staff
Coordinate and represent the Office of Residence Life on committees, recruitment activities, or projects as assigned
Establish a relationship and collaboration with the University of Utah Police Department/Safety for programming and training
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience)
Four to six years of progressively more responsible management experience
Background knowledge of hiring department's area of specialization in order to analyze, plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors
Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes in order to effectively monitor and develop subordinates and to ensure the smooth operation of department
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description
Preferred
Master's Degree or Bachelor's Degree + 2 years of experience
Demonstrated experience working with students from all backgrounds, creating a welcoming living environment that supports student success and well-being
Previous experience in supervision, administration, organization, and planning
Demonstrated experience leading student staff teams
Demonstrated experience with student accountability, crisis intervention, and emergency response
Direct experience working in university housing
Company
University of Utah
The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah.
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