Residential Community Coor

Overview

The Residential Community Coordinator position is a 12-month, full-time, live-in, professional staff position within the Office of Residence Life and the Student Affairs Division at the University of Utah. Reporting to an Assistant Director of Residence Life, the Residential Community Coordinator has immediate supervision of Community Advisors, student staff positions. The Residential Community Coordinator is the direct contact for concerns surrounding on-call response of Community Advisors and safety within the halls.

The Office of Residence Life (ORL) and the University of Utah value interactions among individuals from all backgrounds. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who are committed to creating a culture of belonging with the team and with our residents.

• Supervision
  • Train, supervise, and evaluate student staff.
  • Meet regularly with supervisors on an individual and group basis, directly overseeing student staff meetings and functions.
  • Provide training and ongoing professional development for staff.
• Administrative Tasks
  • Direct day-to-day operations of Community Advisors and safety initiatives.
  • Lead residential community and/or functional areas to meet experiential goals, as outlined in the Resident Experience Model (REM).
  • Assist in the development and proper interpretation of policies and procedures among staff and students.
  • Serve as a liaison to campus partners, including but not limited to:
    Office of the Dean of Students, Housing & Dining Programs, and other key partners.
  • Maintain an area budget and approve staff expenditures in accordance with purchasing guidelines.
  • Work to advance the University, Division of Student Affairs, and ORL strategic plan through participation in goal setting, program implementation, committee/task force work and assessment efforts.
• Emergency and Crisis Response
  • Take part in a 24/7 on-call duty rotation along with all on-call staff.
  • Respond to emergency situations and assist in resolving resident and facilities concerns and needs.
  • Serve as a liaison with the University Police Department, Dean of Students, Mental Health First Aid, and Counseling Center.
  • Share responsibility in maintaining health, fire, and safety standards.
  • Serve as a Campus Security Authority for the University of Utah and assist in reporting incident information as needed.
• Facilities Management
  • Work with the building teams on the management of the facilities.
  • Identify areas of facilities that need upgrades.
  • Walk through building(s) on a regular basis for cleanliness and maintenance needs identification.
• Student Accountability & Support
  • Respond and process alleged policy violations as reported by staff, students, University Police, or community members utilizing University of Utah Advocate package.
  • As needed, serve as a hearing officer for student accountability and student support cases as directed by ORL leadership and the Office of the Dean of Students.
  • Maintain due process and a learning-centered philosophy when sanctioning and engaging in the accountability process.
• Community Relations
  • Maintain close communication and positive relationships with residents, students, and professional staff.
  • Coordinate and represent the Office of Residence Life on committees, recruitment activities, or projects as assigned.
  • Establish a relationship and collaboration with the University of Utah Police Department/Safety for programming and training.
• Availability
• The Residential Community Coordinator is a full-time, live-in staff member.
• The Residential Community Coordinator will keep regular office hours. Evening and weekend commitments will be required to fulfill duties of the position.
• While serving on-call, the Residential Community Coordinator will remain within close proximity to the University. On-call responsibilities are split among staff members and may include holidays, weekends, and evenings to ensure 24/7 coverage.
• Essential Personnel: This position is considered essential personnel for the department and must be accessible and available in emergencies or when needed to meet the University’s ongoing mission.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required:
Office environment (Nearly Continuously). Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required:
Sitting, hearing, listening, talking (Nearly Continuously);
Repetitive hand motion (typing), walking (Often);
Bending, reaching overhead (Seldom).

Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Four to six years of progressively more responsible management experience. Background knowledge of hiring department's area of specialization in order to analyze, plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors. Demonstrated leadership…