Coordinator of Residence ; Operations

The internationally recognized Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy® (IMSA) develops creative, ethical leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. As a teaching and learning laboratory created by the State of Illinois, IMSA enrolls academically talented Illinois students (grades 10‑12) in its advanced, residential college preparatory program. It also serves thousands of educators and students in Illinois and beyond through innovative instructional programs that foster imagination and inquiry ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

The faculty and staff of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy® invite you to join them in shaping and implementing the next generation of innovative and engaging learning experiences. IMSA is actively seeking applications for the full‑time position of Coordinator of Residence Life Operations in the Office of Residence Life
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The Department of Residence Life is a part of the Office of Student Affairs and strives to provide students with an equitable, safe, healthy, and comfortable living environment for IMSA’s diverse student population. Students live on campus in residence hall communities, which foster their personal, social, intellectual and ethical leadership development. The Residence Life staff includes two Coordinators, 28 Resident Counselors and Day Hall Monitors, and an Administrative Assistant who supports the department.

The Coordinators are 11‑month, full‑time, live‑on, professional staff members whose key responsibilities include providing leadership for the residence life department, facilitating staff hiring and training, executing emergency procedures, crisis response, and supervision, as well as mentoring and training of resident counselors. The Coordinators work with the Executive Director of Campus Experience to provide structure, leadership, vision, and development to the Department of Residence Life.

The Coordinator of Residence Life Operations works hours that include evenings and weekends as the Administrator on Call. The Coordinators report to the Executive Director of Campus Experience.

• Train, directly supervise and evaluate the assigned Resident Counselors (RCs) and Senior Residence Counselors
• Supervise the operations of assigned halls; conduct weekly walk‑throughs to identify maintenance needs, assess damages, ensure building cleanliness, and confirm overall building safety
• Coordinate and supervise residence hall openings and closings at the beginning and end of each semester and during each extended weekend
• Participate in Administrator on Call rotation, supervising on‑call Resident Counselors and/or Senior Resident Counselors and providing crisis and emergency response in accordance with Academy policies
• Coordinate weekly Residence Life team meetings
• Serve as the operations coordinator for the Residence Life department
• Oversee and coordinate housing operations, including facilitating the housing and roommate selection process, creating housing assignments for returning students in May and for incoming students over the summer, and managing changes, including communication with affected students
• Serve as the primary residence life point of contact for the Facilities team, including attending weekly facilities meetings
• Coordinate housing for residential summer programs, including housing assignments, summer staff training, and designing summer programming for campers
• Recruit, hire and onboard Residence Life staff members, including designing the interview experience in collaboration with Human Resources and engaging key stakeholders in the process
• Oversee Senior RCs with operations‑related liaison responsibilities:
  • Hiring Coordinator
  • Senior Class Club Advisor
  • REACH Coordinator
• Manage the Residence Life website
• Conduct student disciplinary hearings as assigned by the Chief Hearing Officer
• Actively engage with best practices and emerging issues in higher education, gifted student learning, student housing and student affairs
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with other campus offices, including security, maintenance, faculty, and the front desk
• Establish positive relationships with students through informal interactions
• Rep…