Residence Life Coordinator
ulTITLE OF POSITION: Area Coordinator
PAY CLASSIFICATION: E2600-Professional Administrative I
STATUS: Full-Time, Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Campus Life
LOCATION: Grand Rapids-W.A. Lettinga Campus
REPORTS TO: Director of Housing and Residence Life
PAY RANGE: $43,888
SUMMARY:
This position is a live-in position, coordinating the administrative responsibilities and retention programming of the Davenport University campus living community. Primary responsibilities include the daily operations and the supervision of the apartment communities for students in Davenport housing. This includes the development of students, the supervision of resident assistant staff, student leaders, and other student employees, the management and oversight of facilities, facilitate crisis management, develop and execute programming and effectively collaborate with other university departments. These responsibilities are performed in an ethical manner consistent with the University's mission, vision, and values which include diversity, equity and inclusion.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Coordinate the daily operations of the Panther Ridge and Panther Woods residential communities.
• Serve as a student conduct officer by using an educational approach to develop students.
• Provide administrative leadership for department functions including key and keycard management, housing assignments, building opening and closings (breaks) and camps/conferences, and the room condition inventory management for these communities.
• Responsible for hiring, training, supervising, evaluating, and leadership development of resident assistants and other student staff.
• Assist with the development of departmental materials (handbook, brochures, staff training & procedure manual, etc.).
• Coordinate on-call coverage and crisis management for housing students.
• Supervise other student groups as requested. This may include hall council and/or other leadership opportunities such as State and National Associations (i.e. NRHH), etc.
• Assist in the development of students through programming and managing concerns and requests as needed.
• Coordinate retention efforts and other programming for students living in the residence halls (academic, social, diversity community service, career development, leadership development, and wellness.)
• Monitor academic progress of students in collaboration with advising and make appropriate interventions and referrals when needed.
• Maintain the physical needs of the building in collaboration with the Facilities Department.
• Process student and parent/guardian complaints and concerns.
• Maintain a leadership presence while facilitating community formation.
• Maintain continued commitment to the Student Affairs Profession through Professional Development.
• Understand and abide by all external and internal regulations and policies. This includes NCAA, GLIAC and national affiliations associated within athletics or other role specific regulations.
• Provides GREAT customer service, anticipating and exceeding the needs of our customers.
• Demonstrate and promote the University Cultural Values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree required. Master's Degree preferred in a related field.
• Residence Life / Student Affairs experience required.
• Must be able to work and live on campus.
• Experience managing, hiring, and coaching a staff preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work accurately and effectively with computerized data systems (PC and mainframe).
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and promote a positive working environment, spirit of cooperation and positive reactions to change and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, both written and oral which transcend diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and relate well to students, parents, faculty, staff, and others while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
• Demonstrated motivational and problem solving capabilities with a high degree of integrity, ethics, and dedication to the mission of the University.
• Business office environment. Prolonged sitting and standing. Use of personal computer and telephone (eye and hand strain). Some travel between locations required (own transportation).
• No regular lifting requirements, occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Must have a valid driver's license and transportation to be able to respond to student concerns and / or emergencies on campus.
• Must be able to work an irregular schedule, evenings or Saturday as needed, additional hours during peak times or as required.
Our culture, benefits and perks Empower U with:
• Freedom to grow. We offer free or reduced tuition for staff, spouses and dependents. Nationally recognized internal training and leadership programs, and career development. Is your program not available at DU? Ask about Tuition Assistance.
• A caring culture DU values work-life balance and offers generous and flexible paid time off, 403(b) with an employer contribution plus the opportunity for an additional employer match with an employee contribution, paid volunteer time off, relocation benefits and more…
• A Healthier U. Wellness program, free use of Athletic Facilities, Employee Discounts, and access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP.)
Diversity and Inclusion:
At Davenport, we believe that engaging diversity, equity and inclusion is essential to achieving educational and institutional excellence. We invite you to join us as we band together to create an environment of equity and inclusivity that leverages diverse life experiences, ideas, backgrounds and perspectives. We respect diversity and are committed to fostering an environment of support, inclusiveness and learning, both in the workplace and throughout the application process. With that in mind, we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including people of color, people with disabilities, Veterans and the LGBTQ + community. We recognize that not all job seekers have all the preferred qualifications listed in the job ad, but we strongly recommend that you apply if you meet most of the criteria.
About Davenport University:
At Davenport University, we know what it takes to be successful. With over 155 years of providing quality education under our belts, thousands of Davenport graduates are making an impact on the world with the knowledge and skills they learned here. Our team of faculty and staff collaborate to make this possible. Joining DU means growing and advancing your own career, while making a lasting impact on our students, colleagues and the communities in which we serve.
Would you like to be part of our success? It all starts here!
EEO-Davenport University is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of a person(s) national origin, race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, transgender identity, veteran or military status, marital status, height, weight, genetic information, and any other category or classification protected by law.
DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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