Residence Life Coordinator - Campus Life

Emory•Atlanta, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. This role develops, presents, tracks and evaluates educational programs for students in designed residential communities. It manages the daily operation of undergraduate and/or graduate residential facilities. The coordinator serves as a conduct officer for the campus, adjudicating all levels of conduct cases including suspension and expulsion from the campus. They advise resident hall directors on proper adjudicating techniques and sanctions, and serve as the first point of contact for students' parents regarding housing situations. This position may coordinate Housing's involvement in campus life activities, serve on and chair committees to develop long range goals and strategic plans, and counsel students on mental health issues, referring them to mental health professionals. The coordinator also serves as a liaison between faculty, academic department leadership, and students. Additional duties may include coordinating renovation, repair and maintenance needs of designated residential facilities, teaching a resident assistant class, managing special projects, serving in the rotation of on-call staff for emergencies, representing Housing at admission preview days, acting as a liaison with the Admission office for student visits, and managing a programming budget.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in student personnel, higher education, counseling or a related field.
One year of residential life, housing, or programming experience.
Must be able to live in a residence hall or other on-campus housing facility.

Nice To Haves

A master's degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops, presents, tracks and evaluates educational programs for students in designed residential communities.
Manages the daily operation of undergraduate and/or graduate residential facilities.
May hire, train, and supervise interns and graduate and undergraduate resident directors.
Serves as a conduct officer for the campus.
Adjudicates all levels of conduct cases including suspension and expulsion from the campus.
Advises resident hall directors on the proper adjudicating techniques and sanctions.
Serves as the first point of contact for students' parents regarding housing situations.
May coordinate Housing's involvement in campus life activities.
Serves on and chairs committees to develop long range goals and strategic plans.
Counsels students on mental health issues, as necessary, and is involved in the referral and follow up of residents to mental health professionals.
Serves as a liaison between faculty, academic department leadership and students.
May coordinate renovation, repair and maintenance needs of designated residential facilities.
May teach a resident assistant class.
Manages special projects.
Serves in the rotation of on-call staff who respond to emergencies involving students.
May represent Housing at admission preview days and act as a liaison with the Admission office for student visits.
May manage a programming budget.
Performs related responsibilities as required.