Coordinator Residential Life

Collin College•Plano, TX

1d•$44,720 - $54,538•Onsite

About The Position

The coordinator of residential life will assist the Housing Management Team by incorporating residential life into the housing program. By facilitating the social, academic, and personal adjustment to campus living, the CRL will develop a positive sense of community among residents. Primary responsibilities will include: living on site, implementation and facilitation of residential education; crisis response and on-call responsibilities. Collaborate with institutional partners, Student Housing Operations and staff, and Student and Enrollment Services; to include referring student housing conduct cases to the housing management team and/or dean of students. The individual in this role will be responsible for responding to all emergency scenarios and situations. This position will report to the manager of residential life. A housing stipend will be provided.

Requirements

Must have demonstrated knowledge and experience with issues impacting college students and student development
Knowledge and experience in residential life and/or operations
Knowledge of Collin College policies and procedures
Knowledge of the Student Code of Conduct
Skilled in working with staff and students from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and life experiences
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Critical thinking skills
Problem solving skills
Computer and typing skills
Ability to stay in direct communication with supervisor
Ability to sustain a welcoming and safe environment that is conducive to the social and academic development of all students
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Associate degree from an accredited institution and two (2) years of residential life experience.
Must be able to work varied/rotating shifts: days, evenings, weekends, and deep nights.
At least two (2) additional years of directly related experience may be substituted to meet the degree requirement.
This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

Assist the housing management team with the supervision of student housing, responding to all requests and emergencies including weeknights and weekends.
Provide leadership to student resident activities.
Assist residents in adjustment to roommates and community living.
Design and implement experiences that enhance the social, educational, community, and personal development of student residents.
Assist the housing management team in managing daily residential life operations.
Assist the housing management team and dean of students with the adjudication of student conduct cases that occur within student housing, as appropriate.
Make referrals to the dean of students, housing management team, Collin College Police Department, 911, college administration, counseling services, ACCESS, and Strategies of Behavioral Intervention (SOBI) team as appropriate.
Manage crisis situations in accordance with Board policies.
Attend regular staff training sessions and continuous training in conflict resolution and emergency management.
Exhibit and demonstrate integrity and professional ethics in all situations and circumstances.
Take charge in emergency situations.
Identify yourself as a housing team member when contacting Collin College Police Department for assistance.
Ensure students are trained in all residential life and college policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values.