Sr, Student Safety

The University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Residence Life and Student Housing, and the direct supervision of the Housing Coordinator, this position plays an integral role in the quality of the on-campus experience within the University residence halls. UNM Residence Life and Student Housing endeavors to foster inclusive, community-based living environments consciously designed for our residents' personal and academic success in well-maintained facilities. This position contributes to the department's mission by providing excellent customer service and campus support through 24/7 security services and by leading a team of peers to perform to a high standard of excellence.

Requirements

Work partial graveyard shifts on a recurring basis (approximately 2–3 times per month).
Attend all scheduled staff meetings and seminars; staff will be paid for attending required meetings
Begin work prior to the start of the semester and continue work after the end of the semester
Be able to work half of each University holiday period or closure, such as but not limited to Winter Break, Fall Break, Spring Break, and Summer
Be available to work approximately every other weekend
May not work over 28 hours per week.
Valid driver’s license
Be able to work and respond to needs on an emergency basis, if needed
Be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours each academic semester, excluding summer
Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
Pass a pre-employment criminal background check
Be eligible for student employment
Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM
Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count)
If Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.
Must have experience working on the UNM Residence Life and Student Housing Student Safety team.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated leadership skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Able to be professional and conduct difficult performance-based conversations with peers
Work well in a team setting
Friendly, customer service-oriented attitude
Ability to look at problems and issues holistically
Experience providing clear and concise instructions
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of records and information with discretion
Experience living in the on-campus residence halls
Availability to work up to 28 hours per week; willing to work on rotating basis shifts that occur during the daytime, evenings or nights including partial overnight shifts
A current resident with Residence Life & Student Housing

Responsibilities

Provide immediate support in the supervision of Student Safety Staff Members, to include scheduling employee shifts, assigning and delegating tasks, reviewing and following up on employee performance, chairing periodic staff meetings, and serving as a liaison between student employees and the full-time staff supervisor
Serve as a leader among peer students in performing to a high standard of excellence
Respond to non-standard emergencies and issues as the first point-of-contact for 24/7 staff members
Ensure the proper use of maintenance, and storage of department equipment, such as motorized vehicles, and other materials
Serve as a member of the Safety and Security Staff team and perform all functions of a Safety and Security Staff team member, including patrolling, monitoring, and responding to safety and security needs
Assist with the execution and planning of major residence hall events, such as opening and closing
Attend periodic meetings with full-time supervisor and student staff
Communicate with department staff regarding security
Performs additional job-related duties as assigned