Residence Hall Coordinator

Residence Hall Coordinators serve as vital contributors to the administration and management of a comprehensive housing program with primary duties to assigned residential communities. Residence Hall Coordinators supervise student staff members as well as direct daily operations to ensure a positive, healthy, and safe living and learning environment, which supports the campus educational atmosphere. Residence Hall Coordinators serve as representatives of the department, division, and university.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Facilitate and carry out duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Student Affairs philosophy and Residence Life mission.

• Select, train, supervise, and evaluate residence advisors.

• Coordinate training and development opportunities for student development on such topics as developing leadership skills, goal setting, and peer education.

• Coordinate programs and events conducive to living and learning including residential orientations, workshops on stress management, conflict resolution, personal growth & development, mail distribution, and the process of opening/closing residence halls.

• Advise residence hall councils and conduct leadership training for council members.

• Serve as judicial hearing officer, investigate reports of misconduct and recommend appropriate disciplinary action in accordance with policies and procedures.

• Coordinate production of Resident Life Publications (i.e., monthly calendar, handbook, etc.)

• Assist with leadership development efforts (workshops, publications, retreats, conferences).

• Participate in long-range planning, policy development, committee work, report writing.

• Assume administrative responsibilities for Residence Hall in absence of, or at request of, the Director.

• Serve on University committees as assigned.

• Participate in regional/national conferences as requested.

• Be available for evenings, weekends and special University events as required.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrate experience in student organization leadership, student development, or equivalent.

• Expertise in organizational development, training and leadership development.

• Experience in budgeting and fiscal management.

• Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, administrative and community

• Sensitivity and commitment to working with a diverse population.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Experience with housing database software, preferable Adirondaks.