Student Engagement and Residence Life Coordinator

ESSENTIAL POSITION PURPOSE

As a 12-month live-in position, the Student Engagement and Residence Life Coordinator position works directly with the Director of Residence Life and the Director of Student Engagement to create a successful and supportive campus life experience for University of Providence students. By residing in campus housing and being readily available to respond to crises and urgent situations, the Student Engagement and Residence Life Coordinator helps to create and maintain a safe and supportive residential environment for all students.

In addition, they will work to develop and implement programs and activities that foster a sense of community, well-being, and belonging among students, and support students in developing the skills required to successfully navigate the opportunities and challenges of living and learning within the University community.

This position assists with managing student staff and is responsible for providing leadership by promoting an atmosphere within the campus community that supports academic achievement and fosters responsible decision-making and supporting community and student development through campus-wide programming. In addition, the position is responsible for professional and effective communication with students, parents, staff, faculty, and members of the campus community.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Works closely with the Director of Student Engagement, Director of Residence Life Athletics, Campus Safety, Business Office, Financial Aid, Physical Plant, Wellbeing, and Campus Ministry/Mission Office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Implement and carry out a community engagement learning and support model.

* Assist in training for RAs to respond to crisis situations in accordance with departmental and institutional emergency procedures; assume "on-call" responsibility for all area residence halls and apartments on a scheduled basis, including weekends and holidays.

* Assist with the planning, executing, and advising of robust student activities and events as assigned.

* Support the planning, facilitation, and hosting of major campus events including New Student Orientation, Welcome Week, Family Weekend, Emilie Gamelin Day, Finals Week programming, intramurals, outdoor recreation, trips, formal receptions, school-spirit events, and other major campus events.

* Assist in maintaining inventory and equipment checkout process for university owned recreational equipment to current students and employees.

* Responsible for addressing the needs, interests, and concerns of students and responding to students' concerns on a regular basis.

* Respond appropriately to confidential matters and make proper referrals to University offices as needed.

* Demonstrate an on-going commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice by addressing the needs and concerns of underrepresented students.

* Develop and demonstrate multicultural awareness and contribute to cultivating an inclusive, diverse and respectful University community.

* Demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with staff, faculty, students and visitors to the University.

* Review, recommend, and assist in the development of departmental policies and procedures.

* Maintain availability for crisis situations and in-hall intervention and offer immediate support and resources to students involved; communicate with appropriate staff in a timely manner when situations arise

* Manage records of facility, maintenance, and security issues within the residence halls and collaborate with other professional housing and facilities staff members to maintain a safe living environment conducive to learning.

* Maintain and update student housing assignments with University information systems

ESSENTIAL POSITION COMPETENCIES AND REQUIREMENTS

Education

* Bachelor's degree required.

Experience

* Two years of relevant professional experience working in a related field. Graduate and undergraduate student experience will be considered.

* Knowledge of best practices related to student development, living and learning programs, and services designed to promote student success.

* Familiarity with student conduct proceedings, Title IX, Clery Act, VAWA, and other higher education compliance/legal issues preferred.

* Demonstrated multicultural competence as well as comfort and skill in working with diverse populations.

* Experience with collaboration, problem-solving, multi-tasking, crisis management, and organizational skills.