Residence Life Coordinator - Student Affairs, Housing & Residence Life
About The Position
UVa Housing & Residence Life (HRL) is seeking a Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) for a student facing role within Residence Life. The Residence Life Coordinator will lead, guide, and coach Senior Residents (SRs) who will in turn support our Resident Advisor (RAs). The RLC position is directly supervised by an Assistant Dean. The University of Virginia's Housing & Residence Life’s mission is to work collaboratively to create open, welcoming communities where residents are empowered to engage their potential as scholars and leaders through self-governance and participation in their residential community. With close to three million square feet of residential building space, Housing & Residence Life strives to create robust and vibrant residential communities. Specific living and learning programs include language immersion houses, three residential colleges, a comprehensive residential experience. Residential environments comprise a diverse range of architectural styles, including traditional residence halls, suite-style accommodations, and apartment complexes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required
- Two years of experience
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively and interact effectively with students, faculty, staff, and team members
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Demonstrated leadership and effectiveness in building community, managing crisis, resolving conflicts, and promoting engagement.
Nice To Haves
- A master's degree or equivalent in Counseling, Higher Education, Student Affairs Administration, or other related field is preferred
- Two years of relevant experience in residence life, counseling, teaching, and living/learning environments is preferred
- Supervision experience is preferred
- Experience managing a budget or reconciling financial accounts is preferred
- Experience being on-call within a housing & residence life setting is preferred
Responsibilities
- In collaboration with the Assistant Dean, Coordinators will work towards developing, growing, and supporting the residential experience.
- Administrative support of programmatic initiatives within assigned residential communities, including program development guidance, purchasing, and budget management
- Programmatic responsibility for cultivating a strong sense of community within assigned residential areas by mentoring student leaders and supporting student self-governance by providing training, resources, and leadership to enhance student engagement, foster connection, and promote a positive living experience.
- Supervise 4 – 6 undergraduate Senior Residents and/or graduate Community Assistants directly; indirectly supervise 35-65 Resident Advisors (RAs)
- Meet with residential students to provide resources and support by assisting in problem solving, roommate mediations, challenges, or concerns
- Participate in an on-call rotation.
Benefits
- UVa benefits
- Temporary housing may be available to the successful candidate to help navigate a potential relocation to the area.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
