Residence Life Coordinator

PeopleAdmin•Milford, CT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Residence Life Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the enforcement of college policies, supervising Resident Assistants, maintaining student records, ensuring the upkeep and security of housing facilities, and supporting student needs and programming. This role also involves promoting residence life to prospective students and contributing to the college's strategic goals related to operational efficiency and fostering a culture of belonging.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency.
One (1) year of experience working with students in a college environment, social/human services, sales, marketing, or similar occupations where the ability to work with people is critical.
Volunteer work may be considered upon review by the College.

Responsibilities

Assists in enforcing established policies and procedures equitably and fairly.
Serves as an intermediary between students and administration.
Behaves in a manner consistent with the College and residence life conduct expectations.
Presents information on residence life policies during New Student Residence Hall Orientation.
Oversees interviewing, selection, and supervision of the work of the resident assistants.
Assists in resident assistant training and evaluation of resident assistants.
Assists in maintaining student records and files.
Reports student status to the Assistant Director – Residence Life.
Ensures that the housing facilities and equipment are maintained in operational condition in cooperation with the campus maintenance department.
Assists with checking new students into student housing each term.
Assists with checking out graduates and students leaving student housing at the end of each term.
Coordinates periodic inspections of rooms for safety and sanitation.
Coordinates end-of-semester room condition inspections.
Ensures that overall security measures are maintained in cooperation with the Campus Safety & Security Coordinator and designated safety team.
Continuously evaluates and alters student safety and security measures, if and when needed.
Ensures that an accurate inventory of keys is available and current.
Ensures buildings are secure.
Helps students with cleaning equipment, keys, telephone messages, mail/packages, and basic needs.
Assists Assistant Director – Residence Life in processing all housing applications and sending out all housing information to prospective students each term.
Assists in providing tours of residence hall rooms/apartments to prospective students.
Promotes Residence Life to new and prospective students during events on campus, including New Student Welcome and Discovery Days.
Supports resident assistants in planning, coordinating, and implementing residence hall programming activities.
Creates weekly signs and monthly posters to promote activities.
Supervises, enforces rules, and participates in weekly activities.
Organizes, plans, and implements other functions as assigned by the Assistant Director – Residence Life.
Promotes and supports the College’s organizational environment goals.
Maximizes operational efficiency by enhancing policies and procedures, staffing, and communication processes and practices.
Enhances positive communication processes and practices and maximizes a positive and engaging organizational environment by encouraging input, reflective and transparent communication, and compassion and respect toward the views and ideas of others.
Supports and promotes an environment of belonging where all students, faculty members, and college employees feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute.
Fosters a community where each individual and their varied perspectives enrich the educational experience and create a safe and respectful environment.
Supports the College’s policies and programming related to access, fair employment, and equal opportunities for all.