Residence Hall Area Coordinator

Colorado Mesa University•Grand Junction, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a 12-month, professional live-in position reporting to the Assistant Director for Residence Life. The Residence Hall Coordinator participates as a member of the Residence Life staff, creates opportunities for student development through the Residence Life Learning Plan and individual student interactions, and demonstrates a strong student focus with evening and weekend commitments. This position is responsible for the organization and leadership of the student development programs, supervision of student staff, and management of administrative operations of a residence hall. The Residence Hall Area Coordinator position specifically oversees anywhere from two to four Residence Hall Buildings. Residence Life is committed to the concept that students should have the opportunity for growth and development outside of the classroom with Residence Life as an integral part of this learning experience. The Residence Hall Coordinator is a key person in the overall operation and success of a growing community within a residence hall. In supporting the learning environment, the Residence Hall Coordinator is a role model, a facilitator, a leader, and an essential person in experience and education of the students who reside on campus. The Residence Hall Coordinator must enjoy living and working with university-age students and be committed to education and student development.

Requirements

A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited institution and at least one year experience in Residence Life, Student Affairs or a related field is required.
The Residence Hall Coordinator must demonstrate a strong commitment to student development, learning and retention.
Demonstration of excellence in organizational skills and an ability to work cooperatively with students, faculty, and staff is required.
Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.
Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility.

Nice To Haves

Mentoring and advising, crisis/emergency and conflict management skills
Strong desire to learn and grow within a rapidly changing and dynamic work environment
Experience working on a team, as well as the ability to work independently without regular supervision
Experience with addressing and resolving disciplinary concerns
Experience in managerial and fiscal practices, including but not limited to: budget management and record keeping, schedule creation and employee evaluations and assessments
Skill in supervisory practices and techniques with an emphasis on strong interpersonal skills and conflict resolution
Computer literacy with a proficient understanding of word processing, spreadsheet and database programs

Responsibilities

Supervise, train, and evaluate student staff. This includes weekly/biweekly meetings with the Senior Resident Assistants and Resident Assistants both individually and collectively.
Supervises a front desk staff, in which the Residence Hall Coordinator is responsible for hiring, supervising and evaluating Desk Attendants and creating a work schedule for the desk in the respective hall.
Establish personal contact with students in order to adequately address student needs and concerns by remaining visible, approachable, and active in the halls.
Actively working toward university goal of increasing student retention by knowing the residents and assisting them in aspects of university life.
Maintain general operation of the residence hall, including attention to administrative detail, budget management, assessment of both physical environment, and communication with the custodial and facilities staff.
Engage with other campus departments and personnel in the administration of primary and collateral duties.
Sit on university committees where appropriate.
Encourage the leadership development of students, assist with advising of Hall Council, facilitate enriching activities with student staff and Hall Council and implements Residence Life Learning Plan designed to support first-year and second-year students as they transition to the rigors and responsibilities of university life.
Provide assistance to students experiencing emotional, academic, physical, and/or interpersonal difficulties, and refer them to other professionals when appropriate.
Assist in crisis/emergency situations.
Attend staff training, as provided by Department.
Understand, support, and enforce campus policies and regulations in a appropriate context; conduct educational disciplinary meetings; and assign appropriate sanctions.
Support Resident Assistants in the enforcement of policy and discipline.
Serve as on-call contact for campus emergencies; generally one out of every six weeks.
Maintain scheduled office hours in the residence hall.
Participate in Residence Life administrative tasks, including professional and student staff selection and training, on-going staff development, and complete individual collateral assignments, including but not limited to: Coordinator of Desk Attendant hiring and training Summer Conferences Coordinator Conduct Board Chair Coordinator of Resident Assistant Selection, Training and/or Recognition Coordinator of Marketing Coordinator of Data Analysis