Residential Life Coordinator

Columbia College•Columbia, MO

2d•$44,000 - $45,000

About The Position

The Residential Life Coordinator performs administrative and managerial duties for Residential Life including; training, supervising and advising Resident Assistants (student staff). This position will provide professional live-in support to students within the residence halls, and work to develop a well-balanced program of activities and events that promote a positive living-learning environment. Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate Residential student staff members. Responds to situations and participate in the live-in Residential Life on-call system. Supervise hall openings and closings, summer housing and break housing. Collaborate with campus and community partners including Plant Facilities, Custodial, and Maintenance to provide clean, safe, and attractive living facilities for residents; including the summer cleaning/maintenance schedule. Lead student staff in the development and implementation of residential life programming that create a robust living-learning environment in the halls. Assist individual students with resolution of their personal, social and academic problems, and setting appropriate expectations as necessary. Serve on the Homecoming Steering Committee as a Residential Life representative Perform job duties in accordance with Columbia College’s vision, mission and values, and contributes to the development of the Division of Student Experience and the Residential Life Department. Practice superior customer service. Fulfill additional responsibilities as assigned. Display respect and civility to all constituencies in all communications. Attend work timely and on a regular basis during the established hours of operation; work additional hours as business necessitates. Serve on division and college committees as requested. Attend major college functions, including but not limited to Homecoming, Quest Days, Welcome Week events, College Visitation events, Ivy Chain, Commencement, Late Night Breakfast, and Student Affairs Night of Recognition.

Requirements

Relevant experience in residential life, student activities, supervisory experience, program planning and/or event management
Ability to fluently read, write, and understand the English language
Proficiency with the following, but not limited to: active listening; speaking; writing; critical thinking; judgment and decision making; monitoring; reading comprehension; time management; coordination; and management of personnel resources
Proficiency for using a variety of computer and technology-related software and equipment, including Microsoft Office products and database systems
Proficiency in using web-based technologies, including database systems
Ability to work independently and in a team environment, with or without direct supervision
Excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service, and organizational skills
Experience in residential life and/or student affairs
Bachelor’s degree in related area
Ability to satisfy, within the parameters set by the College and consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, a criminal background check as a condition of employment
Valid US Driver License

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration or a related area

Responsibilities

Training, supervising and advising Resident Assistants (student staff)
Provide professional live-in support to students within the residence halls
Develop a well-balanced program of activities and events that promote a positive living-learning environment
Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate Residential student staff members
Respond to situations and participate in the live-in Residential Life on-call system
Supervise hall openings and closings, summer housing and break housing
Collaborate with campus and community partners including Plant Facilities, Custodial, and Maintenance to provide clean, safe, and attractive living facilities for residents; including the summer cleaning/maintenance schedule
Lead student staff in the development and implementation of residential life programming that create a robust living-learning environment in the halls
Assist individual students with resolution of their personal, social and academic problems, and setting appropriate expectations as necessary
Serve on the Homecoming Steering Committee as a Residential Life representative
Perform job duties in accordance with Columbia College’s vision, mission and values, and contributes to the development of the Division of Student Experience and the Residential Life Department
Practice superior customer service
Fulfill additional responsibilities as assigned
Display respect and civility to all constituencies in all communications
Attend work timely and on a regular basis during the established hours of operation; work additional hours as business necessitates
Serve on division and college committees as requested
Attend major college functions, including but not limited to Homecoming, Quest Days, Welcome Week events, College Visitation events, Ivy Chain, Commencement, Late Night Breakfast, and Student Affairs Night of Recognition