Residence Coordinator
8840BR
Student Affairs
Aux-Residence Life

Job Summary

Job Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Assistant Director for Residence Life, the Residence Coordinator will provide leadership for a residential area of 300-500 students during the academic year. The Residence Coordinator provides student staff supervision, student support, and crisis response in service to the undergraduate and graduate residential students at the University. The Residence Coordinator Position is a 12-month live-on position.

Staff Supervision and Development

Supervise staff of 8-16 Resident Advisors

Provide comprehensive training & ongoing development for RA staff as part of a Center-wide training program

Facilitate staff meetings and one-on-one meetings with the student staff

Conduct formal performance evaluations of student staff to identify strengths and areas of improvement

Coordinate individual goal setting and action plans with staff

Student Support and Outreach

Manage and coordinate ongoing relationships with students in need of resources to support holistic student wellness

Provide basic counseling in personal safety, conflict resolution, roommate conflicts, academic success, etc.

Provide outreach and follow up on mental health issues with referrals to appropriate campus resources

Work closely with the Student Behavior Consultation Team, Public Safety, and other campus partners to identify students in need of support and outreach

Participate in an on-call duty rotation

Student Engagement

Support programming efforts utilizing RIT Wellness initiatives and the Center for Residence Life residential curriculum to meet the diverse needs of the residence hall population

Initiate ongoing interactions with students as well as connect students with campus and community resources that enhance their academic and co-curricular experience

Advise a student organization, Special Interest House, living/learning community, or residentially-based Greek communities

Contribute in a meaningful way to the University's continuing commitment to pluralism

Maintain a presence and visibility on campus, including participation in events and dining in campus facilities

A partial meal plan is provided to support this requirement (taxable income)

Student Conduct

Assist RA staff and Public Safety with incident response and documentation

Hold informal conduct hearings and engage in restorative conversations

Promote restorative values in response to conflict situations

Represent the Center for Residence Life in formal conduct hearings in the absence of the Assistant Director

Administrative Responsibilities

Collaborate with RIT Housing to ensure the smooth operation of residence halls, including the opening and closing of residence halls, health and safety inspections, and resident room changes

Participate in Center, Division, and University committees

Maintain a flexible schedule of availability, including after hours and weekends, to meet the needs of students

Dialogue and collaborate with various campus partners such as but not limited to (Public Safety, Center for Campus Life, Student Life Team, Academic Advisors, Center for Women and Gender, Center for Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution)

Provide oversight for student staff and student organization spending

Regularly communicate and advocate for residents' issues and needs to Facilities Management, Public Safety, and RIT Housing

Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:
Education:
Master's degree required in Student Personnel, Counseling or a closely related field

Experience:

1-2 years of experience in a higher education setting with experience in:
Working with a diverse population (students, faculty, staff, parents, outside
community partners.
Effective verbal, presentation, written, and digital intercultural communication skills.
Advising/coaching skills.
Crisis management/conflict resolution.
Managing a budget.

Skills:

Demonstrated initiative, creativity, leadership, organizational, and facilitation skills

Demonstrated understanding of mental health and student well-being concerns

Must be willing to learn American Sign Language and about Deaf culture

Preferred Qualifications:

Department/College Description
The Center for Residence Life serves more than 6,000 residents residing in RIT Residence Halls, Greek free-standing houses, Special Interest Houses, RIT Inn, Global Village, and Apartments.
As part of the Division of Student Affairs, we are committed to the University's mission by creating and supporting significant learning opportunities that enhance development and promote a sense of campus community for individuals of all identities.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Master's degree required in Student Personnel, Counseling or a closely related field

Experience:

1-2 years of experience in a higher education setting with experience in:
Working with a diverse population (students, faculty, staff, parents, outside
community partners.
Effective verbal, presentation, written, and digital intercultural communication skills.
Advising/coaching skills.
Crisis management/conflict resolution.
Managing a budget.

Skills:

Demonstrated initiative, creativity, leadership, organizational, and facilitation skills

Demonstrated understanding of mental health and student well-being concerns

Must be willing to learn American Sign Language and about Deaf culture

Professional Area:
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: $32800 - $52500
Hourly/Salary Minimum: $32800
Hourly/Salary Maximum: $52500

How to Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

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Additional Details

Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the 'Great Colleges to Work For.' RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.

As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employees pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RITs Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness

RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov

Hourly/Salary Minimum: 32800
Hourly/Salary Maximum:52500

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About Rochester Institute of Technology

Founded in 1829, Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Beyond our main campus in Rochester, New York, RIT has international campuses in China, Croatia, Dubai, and Kosovo. And with more than 19,000 students and more than 125,000 graduates from all 50 states and over 100 nations, RIT is driving progress in industries and communities around the world. Find out more at www.rit.edu .

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