Area Residence Hall Coordinator Job Opening

Job Summary
Responsible for all aspects of leading a comprehensive Residence life program which is complementary to student life and instructional programs; contributing to the intellectual, spiritual, social, physical and emotional development for students. Position responsible for supervising and leading the daily operations of Residence life programming. Evening, weekend work, and participation in on-call rotation is required. Works cooperatively with the Director of Student Life and Associate Dean of Student Affairs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, and supervising the housing operations functions (i.e. Check-in and check-out procedures, request-to-stay over breaks, etc.).
• Manage operations of all residence halls. Develop a strong sense of community within the halls and facilitate an environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, personal, and interpersonal lives of residents. Provide leadership and direction to resident assistants. Live in and manage a residence hall. Schedule all rotation assignments of each hall and monitor coverage for effectiveness. Schedule and participation in the professional on-call staff rotation (including breaks).
• Responsible for assisting in hiring, training, scheduling, and supervising all residence life staff. Manage your staff consistent with University personnel policies. Encourage collaboration among staff and with others, provide regular evaluation and feedback, and facilitate developmental opportunities.
• Coordinate the editing and publishing of the Residence Hall Staff Procedure Manual (RA Handbook).
• Monitor residence hall staff compliance with health and safety regulations (i.e. fire drills, severe weather drills, emergency procedures, etc.
• Responsible for providing assistance as needed to Director of Student Life in student conduct issues, assuring they are handled in a prompt, thorough, and effective manner.
• Prepares related reports, as required.
• Prepare and monitoring of annual residence life operational budgets.
• Responsible for providing support and assistance to event planning including, but is not limited to: Braves Camp, Homecoming, Fall Family Weekend, Student Appreciation Week, Thanksgiving Dinner, and Late Night Finals Breakfast.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with facilities, housekeeping staff, security officers, professional staff, faculty members and other university and non-university personnel.
• Facilitate and direct residence hall programming initiatives in cooperation with the Associate Dean of Student Affairs and insure the facilitation of educational and social programs in the residence halls.
• Works as a member of the Student Affairs Team to provide support to events and encouragement to college-wide participate and effective event programming.
• Serve as representative on applicable committees as assigned by the Dean of Student Affairs/Associate Dean of Student Affairs.
• Provide support and assistance to summer camps and conference programming.
• Serve as an administrator for Blackboard Transact One card system.
• Assure all students (undergraduate and graduate) needs and opinions are heard and communicated to the appropriate individuals. Provide leadership in an effort to help each student develop strong personal values through experience, growth and development, encouraging them to live a life of integrity.
• Serve as a role model through demonstration of ethical behavior, good judgement, respect for laws and university policies, and a cooperative and positive attitude.
• Understand the university's policies and procedures and exercise judgement accordingly. Recommend policy changes and develop procedures to improve the unit's operations. Assure policies are implements, employees and students are safe, and University information is handled in confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the University's Code of Conduct and Ethics.

• Other duties as assigned by the Associate Dean of Student Affairs.

Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related field required. Master's Degree preferred.

Work Experience: 2+ Years professional experience, preferably in higher education

Required Skills and Abilities:
Excellent communication skills
Effective organization skills for implementing events and managing budgets
Proven leadership skills working in collaborative organizations
Ability to work with diverse groups to provide education and training
Ability to assume a leadership role with multiple types of work groups

A completed employment application is required for each position you wish to apply. Candidates should attach a cover letter, resume, and the names of three professional references as a part of this application for employment.

Ottawa University celebrates and prizes the diversity of its students, faculty, staff and Board of Trustees. In keeping with its Mission Statement, the University is called to actively foster an environment of awareness, appreciation, and intentional inclusivity. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of underrepresented groups and strongly encourage them to apply.

Ottawa University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate in recruitment or employment on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.