Housing Coordinator (Student Development Specialist II)

Texas A&M University System•Galveston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Housing Coordinator (Student Development Specialist II) creates a safe living environment in the residence halls and helps ensure that they run smoothly. The role assists with daily operations and implements residential living policies and procedures within University guidelines, including appropriately addressing student discipline. The coordinator oversees day-to-day operations for one to three residence halls, directly supervises six to twelve student staff, and indirectly supervises the front desk in designated buildings. Duties also include managing work orders and key and safety systems; communicating with students through social media; supporting Living Learning Communities; assisting with first-year experience courses and summer camps and conferences; and advising student groups and supporting campus events, workshops, orientations, and committees. The position contributes to divisional educational programming in the residence halls, supports community leaders with community building, resident conversations, and crisis management, and serves as a conduct officer for basic in-hall adjudication of student-rule violations. The coordinator lives in an on-campus residence hall apartment, responds to emergencies, and participates in an on-call rotation that includes weeks and weekends each month. The role is considered essential personnel during crises and may require leading or accompanying students and staff to safety zones during evacuations. Some evening and weekend duties are required, and relocation may be required during hurricanes or other campus closures or changes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
With a bachelor's degree, one or more years of experience in student affairs work or a related specialty; no experience is required with a master's degree.
Exceptional organizational skills.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Must live in an on-campus residence hall apartment.
Must fulfill some evening and weekend responsibilities and work an on-call rotation.
May be required to relocate during a hurricane or other campus change or closure.
Must comply with applicable state and federal laws and codes, Texas A&M University System and University policies, regulations, rules, and procedures.
Must perform duties safely in compliance with System and University safety requirements.
Subject to a criminal history investigation; employment is contingent on verification of credentials and other information required by institutional procedures.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Two years of experience in Student Affairs, counseling, or a related area.

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day operations of one to three residence halls.
Directly supervise six to twelve student staff and indirectly supervise designated building front desks.
Manage work orders and key and safety systems.
Create, manage, and communicate through social media platforms to keep students informed.
Support Living Learning Communities in supervised buildings.
Assist in teaching a first-year experience course through Hullaballoo-U and/or Freshmen ZOPS with the Corps of Cadets.
Assist with summer camps and conferences, including check-in and day-to-day operations.
Advise student groups and attend, participate in, and help plan Student Activities events.
Assist with leadership workshops, campus orientations, and other presentations; serve on campus committees.
Plan, develop, and implement educational programs in residence halls as part of a divisional curriculum.
Guide community leaders in community building, intentional conversations with residents, and crisis management.
Serve as a conduct officer for basic adjudication of in-hall violations of student rules.
Live in an on-campus residence hall apartment and participate in the on-call rotation, including responding to campus emergencies.
During campus evacuations, lead or accompany students and staff to safety-zone destinations as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.