Residential Education Coordinator; Pooled Position

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), part of the State University of New York and an internationally renowned college of art, design, business and technology with a strong emphasis on liberal arts, invites nominations and applications for a Residential Education Coordinator.

Job Description:

The Residential Education Coordinator (REC) is a full-time, twelve-month, live-in professional staff position responsible for providing leadership and supervision for a residence hall housing approximately 300-500 residents. Reporting to an Assistant Director of Residential Education, Residential Education Coordinators oversee the daily operation of a residence hall and serve as an active and visible Residential Life staff member. RECs lead educational and community-building initiatives within a residence hall through supervision of staff, building relationships with and assisting residents, enacting community standards procedures, and serving on an on-call duty rotation.

RECs are also instrumental in contributing to the success of Residential Life and the FIT Division of Student Success through department-wide and campus activities including move in/out, student leadership retreats, summer housing, departmental committees, assessment, and more. RECs perform other duties as assigned are expected to contribute to a positive, team-oriented, energetic, and flexible work atmosphere. Responsibilities and areas of oversight are subject to change based on the needs of the department and the campus community.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

Supervision

• Supervise and evaluate Resident Assistants on a regular basis, including providing guidance, feedback, and professional development through weekly staff meetings, one-on-one meetings, and staff evaluations.
• Facilitate staff development.
• Assist with the selection and training of student staff members.
• Advise student leaders in the Residence Hall Association (RHA).

Administrative Responsibilities

• Coordinate department processes within assigned area, including hall openings and closings, health and safety inspections, maintenance requests, overnight visitation, damage billing, and room consolidation.
• Oversee building and committee budgets and approve staff expenditures.
• Produce monthly reports related to residence hall operations.
• Walk through building(s) on a regular basis for cleanliness and maintenance needs identification.
• Chair/Co-chair a departmental committee and provide leadership to an assigned area.
• Attend various meetings on a weekly/biweekly basis including, but not limited to:
  Residential Life staff meetings, professional development sessions, building staff meetings, committee meetings, and weekly meetings with students and supervisors.
• Assist with the housing selection process for new and returning.

Community Standards and Student Support

• Develop relationships with students through one-on-one contact and community development.
• Advocate for resident and community needs.
• Communicate, interpret and enforce department and college standards and policies.
• Maintain due process and a restorative, learning-centered philosophy when sanctioning and engaging in the conduct process.

Emergency and Crisis Response

• Take part in a 24/7 on-call duty rotation and oversee the implementation of duty and crisis response protocols.
• Provide appropriate post-crisis referrals and follow-up with students and staff as needed.
• Serve as a liaison with Public Safety, Health Services, Counseling Center, Dean of Students Office, Title IX.

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position; other duties may be assigned consistent with the classification of the position.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a college residential setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in higher education, student development or related field preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills required. Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally and effectively in both written and verbal form with a variety of stakeholders including, but not limited to, students, faculty, staff, and parents.
• Excellent supervisory, teamwork, conflict resolution, project management, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge in the areas of residential curriculum, crisis intervention, conflict mediation, student and leadership development theory, student conduct administration, and restorative practices.
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability, equity, and social justice; experience working with a diverse student population, supporting the needs of marginalized students, and engaging students and staff on issues of diversity and social justice.
• Ability to work effectively and positively in an environment characterized by change, including the ability to acquire new knowledge and utilize that information to develop new programs and services.
• Knowledge of FERPA, Title IX, Clery Act and…