Assistant Residential Life Coordinator

University of Texas at Dallas

Ozark (AL)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

The University of Texas at Dallas is seeking an Assistant Residential Life Coordinator to support supervision of on-campus housing for approximately 5,500 students across five residence halls. This full-time, live-on position shares responsibility with other staff for leadership and development of a comprehensive student housing program.

Reporting to a Residential Life Coordinator, the role requires evening and weekend work and a commitment to safety, policy compliance, and staff development.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree; One year of experience with college students or adolescents in community groups in an advisory, administrative, or educational capacity or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of student development theory and philosophy.

Responsibilities

Supervise an area of 7-16 peer advisors and 400-600 residents.
Perform supervisory responsibilities in a manner consistent with departmental, institutional, and legal expectations.
Provide ongoing communication on performance to direct supervisees including informal communication and formal communication in accordance with human resources protocol.
Meet regularly with peer advisors for personal and professional development and ensure ongoing communication.
Ensure peer advisors are abiding by departmental, institutional, and legal expectations.
Participate in University and department conduct processes abide by established standards including documenting potential violations, adjudicating less severe violations of housing policies and student code of conduct, administer hearings, apply sanctions when appropriate, and educate residents on policies.
Mediate and facilitate conversations between conflicting parties within the scope of housing and residential life.
Perform health and safety walks on a monthly basis.
Facilitate and advise staff on effective and appropriate area programmatic efforts including submitting program proposals, shopping for items needed, reporting attendance numbers, and submitting program evaluations.
Participate in departmental assessment initiatives including assisting the student affairs student engagement project, monitoring activities of peer advisors in carrying out learning outcomes, and promoting ongoing assessment initiatives.
Participate in the Peer Advisor training serving 154 peer advisors which includes developing and delivering training seminars for fall, summer, and spring processes.
Participate in the Peer Advisor selection process including reviewing applications, interviewing candidates, and selecting final candidates.
Participate in on-call duty rotation which includes serving as first-responder, reporting incidents to proper staff, and ensure electronic reporting is accurate in Maxient.
Facilitate housing transfers utilizing StarRez database.
Participate in at least one departmental committee of choice.
Serve as a campus security authority under the Clery Act;
Serve as a responsible employee under Title IX; and
Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Student development

Leadership

Communication

Advising

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience with college students

Tools

Maxient

StarRez

Job description

The University of Texas at Dallas is seeking to fill the position of Assistant Residential Life Coordinator position. This is a full-time professional position that shares responsibility with other full-time staff members for leadership and direction to a comprehensive student development program for on-campus apartments and five residence halls housing approximately 5,500 students. The purpose of this position is to provide additional supervision and oversight for our residential students through development and programmatic efforts. This position is a
a permanent, full-time, live-on, non-exempt position that reports to a Residential Life Coordinator.
This position will also have work responsibilities that will occur outside normal business hours.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree; One year of experience with college students or adolescents in community groups in an advisory, administrative, or educational capacity or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of student development theory and philosophy.

Preferred Education and Experience

Six months to two years experience in residential life, student affairs, student advising, higher education administration, or similar work responsibilities;

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Supervise an area of 7-16 peer advisors and 400-600 residents;
Perform supervisory responsibilities in a manner consistent with departmental, institutional, and legal expectations;
Provide ongoing communication on performance to direct supervisees including informal communication and formal communication in accordance with human resources protocol;
Meet regularly with peer advisors for personal and professional development and ensure ongoing communication;
Ensure peer advisors are abiding by departmental, institutional, and legal expectations;
Participate in University and department conduct processes abide by established standards including documenting potential violations, adjudicating less severe violations of housing policies and student code of conduct, administer hearings, apply sanctions when appropriate, and educate residents on policies;
Mediate and facilitate conversations between conflicting parties within the scope of housing and residential life;
Perform health and safety walks on a monthly basis;
Facilitate and advise staff on effective and appropriate area programmatic efforts including submitting program proposals, shopping for items needed, reporting attendance numbers, and submitting program evaluations;
Participate in departmental assessment initiatives including assisting the student affairs student engagement project, monitoring activities of peer advisors in carrying out learning outcomes, and promoting ongoing assessment initiatives;
Participate in the Peer Advisor training serving 154 peer advisors which includes developing and delivering training seminars for fall, summer, and spring processes;
Participate in the Peer Advisor selection process including reviewing applications, interviewing candidates, and selecting final candidates;
Participate in on-call duty rotation which includes serving as first-responder, reporting incidents to proper staff, and ensure electronic reporting is accurate in Maxient;
Facilitate housing transfers utilizing StarRez database;
Participate in at least one departmental committee of choice;
Serve as a campus security authority under the Clery Act;
Serve as a responsible employee under Title IX; and
Other duties as assigned.

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Working Conditions

Additional Information

Must possess at the time of hire a valid driver’s license.
Must obtain a valid Texas driver’s license within 90 days of employment start date and maintain an acceptable driving record during employment to drive a UT Dallas-owned vehicle or golf cart.
May be required to report to on-site work location during campus closure.
May be required to report to on-site work location during inclement weather.
After the probationary period, this role may be eligible for a hybrid (partly remote/partly in-office) work schedule, subject to business need and manager approval. Must be located within the DFW Area and have the ability to be on campus with 24 hours of notice. A UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement will be required within 14 days after approval.

What we have to Offer

UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusiveness. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefit package including:

Medical insurance – including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full‑time employees
Vision Insurance
Long and short‑term disability
Retirement Plan Options
Paid time off
Paid Holidays

About UT Dallas

The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to graduating well‑rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world. A diversity of people, ideas and perspectives is crucial to our vision and mission. A charter member of SEA ( STEMM Equity Achievement) Change, UT Dallas is a place where members of the community are welcomed, treated fairly, and encouraged to their pursuit of excellence.

Special Instructions Summary

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. EOE , including disability/veterans. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.

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