Residence Life Coordinator
Job ID: 280874
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
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About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.
Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.
The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Location
Augusta University-
Our Health Sciences Campus:1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
College/Department Information
Housing and Residence Life creates a transformational on-campus experience for over 1,200 residents. For the on-campus resident, we offer a variety of living environments in studios, apartments, and single- and double-occupancy rooms.
Our experienced staff seeks to provide residents with intellectual, social, cultural, and recreational experiences to enhance the resident's time at the university, and to facilitate academic success and individual growth. Living in a residence hall is a unique experience that provides opportunities to meet new people and to explore new ideas and ways of relating to others. Residence hall living is a vital part of the educational experience in which residents are encouraged to assume individual and group responsibility.
Job Summary
The Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) role is an integral component to the success of the Residence Life program for the Housing and Residence Life department at Augusta University. The Residence Life Coordinator is responsible for creating a community where learning and community involvement are honored. He/she facilitates a community that contributes to the intellectual, social, and cultural development of both students and staff. Additionally, the RLC provides leadership for the daily operations management of the facility in order to provide a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for all. The RLC role is one of leadership, trust and honor, and contributes significantly to the personal growth and development of his/her staff members and residents.
Responsibilities
The duties include but are not limited to,
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT EDUCATOR: Communicates students' rights and responsibilities and assists students in developing skills to address interpersonal conflicts. Serves student conduct hearing officer. Coordinates community service or community engagement activities in his/her hail or complex fosters an environment in the hall or complex that encourages the acceptance varied student populations and fosters dialogue between and among others Mentor student staff and residents living in community. Assists in the coordination of Living Learning Communities specific to his/her building as assigned. Works collaboratively with faculty and academic partners through academic initiatives in the hall.
SUPERVISION/MANAGERIAL: Supervises a hall or complex staff of Resident Assistants. Supervises hall or complex front desk operations. Participants in staff recruitment and selection processes as assigned. Provides leadership to staff by communicating, interpreting and administrating residence hall and University policies and procedures. Maintains visibility in the hall through office hours, regular floor visits, and attendance at staff and student programs. Maintains a working knowledge of and collaborates with campus departments and community agencies.
Completes evaluations with staff to provide effective feedback on performance. Participates in the formal and informal evaluation process. Follows the progressive discipline procedure with staff when there is a need for corrective action needed. Provides ongoing training and development for assigned staff.
ADMINISTRATIVE: Manages hall programming, supplies and training budget, and works with the facilities staff to ensure building maintenance and capital improvement requests are submitted. Coordinates communication and timely transfer or information between hall and housing and Residence Life main office. Participates in all safety training and collaborates with Housing and Residence Life and campus offices as needed to maintain a high level of building safety. Approves OneUSG for assigned student staff, performs administrative duties including budget/spreadsheet management, maintaining records, overseeing check-ins, check-outs and moves: working with facilities, processing work orders and maintaining building/facility specific forms. Attends meetings as determined by supervisor and other departmental and divisional meetings as requested. Prepares and submits annual and other reports as assigned. Ensures Resident Assistant and desk staff have completed all appropriate human resources and payroll paperwork before starting their job duties and completes appropriate termination paperwork when necessary.
PROFESSIONALISM: Provides leadership, mentoring and role modeling for student staff and halt residents. Seeks knowledge and information to develop oneself professionally. Adheres to standard housing and student affairs professional standards. Represents Housing and Residence Life at seminars and conferences. Presents workshops and seminars to staff and students. Performs other related duties as assigned. Maintains an awareness of student and staff concerns through formal contacts (i.e., office hours, appointments) and informal interactions. Adheres to Residence Life policies and procedures.
OTHER DUTIES: Preform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with 2 years of applicable related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, Counseling or directly related
field of study; experience with community living, and leadership development.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of how to plan and organize events for students
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases
Familiarity with student management systems
Knowledge of student conduct, crisis response, and behavioral intervention
SKILLS
Excellent knowledge and skills in supervisory practices and techniques
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including creative and interactive presentation experience
Exceptional organizational and administrative skills
Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills
ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Demonstrated ability to take initiative; provide organizational leadership and vision
Application and best practice of student development and community building strategies
Ability to analyze problems and make well-reasoned, sound decisions
Ability to foster collaborative and collegial relationships with fellow Housing and Residence life staff members and other constituencies.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days/M-F (Work outside of normal business hours may be required)
Pay Grade: B8
Salary: $45,400/annually
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: Until Filled
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
Consider applying with us today!
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