As a 12-month live-in position, the Residential Life Community Coordinator position works directly with the Director of Community Standards and Residential Life to create a successful and supportive residence life experience for University of Providence students. By residing in campus housing and being readily available to respond to crises and urgent situations, the Residential Life Community 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 college residents, 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 manages Resident Assistant (RA) staff and is responsible for providing leadership by promoting an atmosphere within the residential community that supports academic achievement and fosters responsible decision-making and supporting community and student development through Resident Assistant programming. In addition, the position is responsible for professional and effective communication with students, parents, staff, faculty, and members of the campus community.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of Resident Assistants
Implement and carry out a community engagement learning and support model
Facilitate the 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
Responsible for the administrative functions and managerial operations of all residence halls and apartments including student maintenance and RA programming
Responsible for all housing and residence life areas in the absence of the Director of Community Standards and Residential Life
Provide leadership and supervision in the development of education and social programming within the residence hall communities
Responsible for addressing the needs, interests, and concerns of the hall/apartment residents and respond to students’ residence life 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 residence life policies and procedures.
Serve as a Student Conduct Administrator for student conduct, Residential Life policies, and other behavioral concerns and effectively resolve disciplinary problems
Conduct training on information and customer service functions, policies, and procedures for residence hall offices
Provide leadership for the day-to-day operation of one or more Residential Learning Communities, First Year Residential Experience, and/or Upper Classman experience? assist with large-scale educational and community-based initiatives
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
Maintain accurate records of housing availability, resident agreements, and apartment/room key replacements
Collaborate with Registrar, Admissions, and Athletics for residence hall tours to ensure housing for overnight visits of prospective students, faculty, and/or recruits
Communicate with residents regarding health and safety inspections and other issues
Facilitate collaboration with Student Engagement and Athletics staff as well as student services staff in Argo Central regarding student move-in and orientation scheduling
Participate in New Student orientation and Welcome Week activities
Coordinate occupancy management including check-in/check-out process, break housing, and room consolidation
Maintain visibility and availability within the hall and initiate informal contacts with students while modeling this behavior for staff members
Conduct and structure weekly staff meetings with all RAs as well as weekly staff meetings with RAs in the assigned building(s)
Assist with ongoing development, implementation, supervision, and assessment of departmental residential curriculum
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 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.
The University of Providence is a four-year, private, Catholic liberal arts university with a main campus located in Great Falls, Montana offering both face to face and online programs. Founded by the Sisters of Providence in 1932, the University is sponsored by Providence Ministries. As part of the Providence Health System (PHS) the University continues to create academic programs to address current and future workforce needs for the healthcare system and industry. Guiding all Providence Ministries are the shared values of dignity, compassion, justice, excellence and integrity.
We are currently accepting applications, and we’re always on the lookout for great talent. If you don’t see exactly what you’re looking for, but if you think you have the skills that would benefit our campus community, send us your résumé anyway. If we don’t have a place for you right now, we may have one at some point in the future.
The University of Providence does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The University of Providence is an affirmative action.../equal opportunity employer covered by the Montana Veterans’ and Handicapped Persons’ Employment Preference Act.
The University of Providence is a Catholic, student-centered, mission-focused university.