Residence Life Coordinator

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Full-time

Description

Residence Life Coordinator

POSITION: Residence Life Coordinator

SUPERVISOR: Assistant Director of Housing and Residence Life/Director of Residential Experience

DEPARTMENT: Student Development and Transformation

Tiffin University (TU) was founded in 1888 and offers accredited undergraduate and graduate degrees in business administration, criminal justice, social sciences, creative and media arts, humanities, education, sciences, technology, and health. The University's campus in Tiffin, Ohio, blends traditional historic and modern buildings, creating a vibrant and welcoming educational community for its students, faculty, and staff. Students can pursue associate, undergraduate, and graduate programs both on campus and online, as well as at Terra State Community College. In addition, TU offers Bachelor in Business Administration and Master of Business Administration degrees in Bucharest, Romania, and educational opportunities for students from Switzerland and Latin America. The University also provides an online Ph.D. program in Global Leadership and Change.

The main campus in Tiffin is a beautiful 153-acre blend of traditional historic and modern buildings that create a vibrant and warm home for an educational community. We offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in business in Bucharest, Romania. From academic programs in sports and recreation management to homeland security/terrorism, communication, and management, TU offers more than 40 majors through on-campus and online learning that result in real advantages for our students.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Residence Life Coordinator reports to the Assistant Director of Housing and Residence Life/Director of Residential Experience and serves as a live-in professional staff member. They will provide oversight and assume responsibility for a residential neighborhood of campus. Primary responsibilities include student staff supervision, programming, behavioral and conflict management, and crisis response.

Requirements

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Administrative

• Record and report information (e.g. inventories, work orders, incident reports, surveys/assessments)

• Communicate student concerns and area-related information with the necessary staff members

• Supervise the Resident Assistant staff assigned to the neighborhood of responsibility

• Serve as liaison between residents and professional staff

• Complete forms related to financial transactions and events

Crisis Intervention

• Participate in the on-call rotation with other professional staff members and respond to emergencies during business hours, after-hours, weekends, and university holidays

• Utilize department protocol to respond to crisis situations and provide guidance to staff and students

• Make referrals to campus resources when needed

• Submit an Early Alert (TUacts) report for students of concern

Behavior and Conflict Management

• Serve as the primary student conduct hearing officer for incidents that occur within one's own neighborhood

• Determine responsibility for alleged violations of the Student Code of Conduct and assign sanctions

• Meet with students to discuss interpersonal conflicts

• Facilitate roommate mediations to address concerns and establish dialogue within students' living spaces

Housing Operations

• Assist in the housing check-in/check-out processes

• Verify the condition of spaces upon checkout and process charges when needed

• Report and monitor maintenance and housekeeping issues within residential spaces

• Conduct facility walkthroughs on a regular basis and upon request

• Issue and reconcile keys/cards, including tracking and billing for those that are lost

• Provide front desk coverage as needed

• Aid in the facilitation of summer housing and camps

Programming

• Coordinate residentially-based programming in conjunction with student staff that helps build community and create a sense of belonging

• Serve as a co-advisor to Tiffin Hall and House Association (THHA) for large-scale campus programming

• Allocate programming funds based on established parameters

Leadership

• Attend departmental and campus-wide meetings as required

• Attend and participate in professional staff training

• Co-lead Resident Assistant recruitment and selection processes

• Co-lead Resident Assistant training and in-service sessions

• Collaborate with other University offices on programming and student support initiatives

• Represent the University at campus events (e.g. Welcome Weekend, Visit Days, Orientation)

• Develop and maintain relationships with residents and University personnel

• Serve on University committees

• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/ABILITIES FOR THE JOB

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required

• Demonstrated knowledge as a resident assistant or student leader

• Interest and appreciation in student development

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education, Counseling or a related field

• Experience in residence life/housing as a student or professional

TIFFIN UNIVERSITY SPONSORED BENEFITS

Compensation and Benefits:

? Full-time,12-month, live-in appointment

? Salary is commensurate with experience

? Housing accommodations are provided and living on campus is a requirement of the position

Tiffin University offers excellent benefits. All full-time employees of Tiffin University are eligible for our full-time benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, Health Savings Account with employer incentive contribution, Employer Paid and Supplemental Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, 403b Retirement with Employer Match, Time Off (annual and sick leave), Observed Holidays, Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement, and Employee Assistance Program.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to sit and/or stand periodically for long periods.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Interdependence: Fosters collaboration

Communication: Strong decision-making and communication skills

Accountability: Formulates effective and progressive strategies aligned with the University's mission and values

Respect: Creates an engaging, collaborative work environment by bringing diverse people and ideas together.

Entrepreneurship: Influences and Inspires

EMBRACING OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES

VISION STATEMENT - The vision for Tiffin University is to become A premier university for challenging students to enhance their global competencies and 21st-century skills for success in a diverse world.

MISSION STATEMENT - The mission of Tiffin University is to Educate students by linking knowledge to professional practice.

CORE VALUES - The values of Interdependence, Communication, Accountability, Respect, and Entrepreneurship comprise the ICARE values of Tiffin University.

We are strongly committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity. These values are central to our beliefs. Candidates who have worked with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students and can contribute to our mission of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences and interests. Tiffin University actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce. We are dedicated to providing educational, working, and living environments that value the diverse backgrounds of all people.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: Tiffin University is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for employees, applicant for employment, students or applicant for admission, access to educational opportunities on the basis of race, religion, personal appearance, color, sex, pregnancy, political affiliation, social-economic class, place of business, residence, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status (including special disabled veteran, Vietnam-era veteran, or recently separated veteran), predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any resolution process on campus or within the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other human rights agencies.

Tiffin University is an Equal Opportunity Employer