Housing & Student Activities Coordinator

University of Maine System•Farmington, ME

5d•$46,000•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a community builder who loves both the logic of logistics and the energy of student life? The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) is looking for a Housing & Student Activities Coordinator to be the heartbeat of our campus residence halls. This is a unique “live-on” role where you'll manage the entire housing lifecycle while creating an engaged, vibrant student environment through major events and organizational advising.

Requirements

Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships with students, families, staff, faculty, and co-workers.
Effective Communications: Excellent written, verbal, listening, and interpersonal communication skills.
Organizational Prowess: Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple overlapping housing and activity schedules.
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to handle residential and programming challenges.
Collaboration & Customer Service: Ability to work effectively with all levels across the institution and highly developed customer service skills to support the campus community.
Technical Proficiency: Strong computer literacy, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, database management, and knowledge of social media platforms.
Environment: Ability to live on campus and serve as part of the duty rotation for the residence halls, and the ability to work some evenings and weekends when necessary.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Development, Management, Pubic Health, Public Administration, Education Leadership, or any related fields.
Experience: Up to one (1) year of relevant professional experience.
Program Planning: Practical experience in planning programs and events.
Emergency Response: Experience dealing with emergencies and urgent situations.
Operational Technology: Experience with technology that helps organize processes, procedures, and planning.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Education: Master's degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, or other related fields.
Theoretical Knowledge: A solid understanding of college student development theory.
Advanced Programming: Specific experience in program planning and implementation.
Crisis Management: Direct experience in managing crises within a campus setting.
Specialized Software: Experience managing housing management software or related systems, such as room reservation or event space tools.

Responsibilities

Housing Lifecycle System & Strategy: Manage housing software, occupancy reports, and the database of housing information.
The Selection Process: Plan and implement housing contracts and selectin for both the academic year and summer sessions.
Communication Hub: Serve as the primary resource for students, families, and faculty regarding housing matters, collaborating closely with Admissions, Financial Aid, and Facilities.
Digital Presence: Maintain the Student Life housing webpages and campus pages to ensure information is accurate and accessible.
Staff Mentorship: Train professional and student staff in the housing process to ensure a seamless student experience.
Program Leadership: Oversee the Weekend Adventures and Excursion program and plan major campus-wide events.
Advising & Support: Serve as the Advisor for the Residence Hall Association (RHA), the Senior Class Officers, and the Thrifty Beaver food and clothing pantry.
Alumni & Community connection: Act as a liaison to the Alumni Office and partner with the Hunger Liaison and other campus programmers to support diverse student endeavors.
Committee Representation: Participate as a member of the UMF Summer Registration Committee and the UMS housing group.
Duty Rotation: As a live-on professional, you will participate in the residence hall duty rotation and occasionally work evenings or weekends as needed.
Budgeting & Supervision: Manage budgets for your programs and directly supervise student workers to help them grow as leaders.