Community Coordinator

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Do you desire to promote community development for students and staff? Do you desire to gain critical experience working in residence life and housing? You can be a part of a team focused on student support and academic development by joining a dynamic team of student affairs professionals. We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a drive to work with and develop students to apply for the Community Coordinator position at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.. 

 

The Division of Student Affairs is seeking to hire a Community Coordinator in Resident Education & Development from this posting.   The Community Coordinator (CC) is responsible for the management, administration, services, and activities in a residential building/area consisting of 450-800 students. The Community Coordinator assists with the selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of 11-22 Resident Advisors (RA). Other duties include community development, student development, staff development, student conduct, crisis intervention, programming, hall government advisement, and summer programs. This person is a member of the Resident Education and Development Senior Staff team and is directly supervised by the Area Coordinator of their assigned hall.  This is a required live on-campus position that includes the expectation of eating in our Dining Centers to provide policy enforcement within the dining facilities. This position is an hourly, non-exempt employee.

 

Responsibilities

 

Provides supervision to support staff, resident advisors, and desk staff, in the assigned residential complex; assists in the recruitment, selection, training, and evaluation of all Resident Education and Development staff members.

 

Shares responsibility for the administration of one or more residence halls; oversees office operation, completes necessary paperwork, and works with Facilities & Maintenance staff, Housekeeping staff, Housing and Food Services, and University of Cincinnati Police Department to ensure safety and security within the designated area.

 

Works to ensure that all residents feel included and welcome by overseeing community, academic, and personal programs in collaboration with other Resident Education and Development staff and/or university departments; facilitates an awareness and sensitivity in celebration of cultural diversity.

 

Monitors and approves financial transactions to ensure funds are used properly.

 

Is knowledgeable of departmental and university policies and ensures that students and staff within their area(s) are aware of policies and procedures within all residential communities and residential dining centers.

 

Monitors and documents behavioral concerns. May adjudicate instances of university violations in conjunction with the Office of University Judicial Affairs; provides crisis intervention as situations arise. Utilizes on-campus resources to make appropriate referrals to students who need and/or require assistance.

 

Establishes regular office hours within residential complex; maintains a high level of contact with residents and staff by walking the area on a regular basis.

 

Actively participates in the Resident Education and Development strategic planning process; serves on departmental and division committees; attends regularly scheduled departmental staff meetings, individual consultations with supervisor/supervisees and facilitates area meetings. Serves on campus-wide duty and/or emergency rotation; assists with Summer Conference Program operation.

 

May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).

 

Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

 

Minimum Qualifications 

 

Bachelor degree with (1) year of experience; -OR- Associate degree with three (3) years of experience; -OR- five (5) years of experience. Experience must be in residence hall administration, which includes counseling and advising. Ability to live in a residence hall/apartment.

 

Preferred Qualifications   

 

Master degree in College Student Affairs, Higher Ed Administration, or related area and zero to two (0-2) years of residence life or equivalent functional area. Previous experience working in university housing and residence life as a graduate or professional staff member. Previous experience working in apartment style residential communities.

 

Recruitment Timeline

 

Review of applications will begin February 2020 and will continue until position is filled. Position search team will be present at The Placement Exchange (TPE) Austin, March 2020 to provide additional information. To be considered, you must submit an application through this posting with a preferred application date of February 28, 2020. Position start date is Summer 2020.

This position will be a professional position paid at an hourly rate.

 

**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

 

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

 

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