Assistant Residential Life Coordinator

The University of Texas at Dallas; Richardson (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS Health Insurance – 100% paid for

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan (TRS)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Remote Work Options

Job summary

The University of Texas at Dallas is seeking an Assistant Residential Life Coordinator to help lead a comprehensive student development program for on-campus housing and five residence halls serving about 5,500 students. This live-on, full-time role reports to a Residential Life Coordinator and includes after-hours duties.

Minimum education is a Bachelor’s degree with one year of related experience; preference given to those with residential life or student affairs background.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of student development theory and philosophy.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise an area of 7-16 peer advisors and 400-600 residents.
• Provide ongoing communication on performance to direct supervisees including informal and formal HR-aligned communications.
• Meet regularly with peer advisors for personal and professional development.

Skills

Student development theory

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

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 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

Other Qualifications

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

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 and abide by established standards including documenting potential violations, adjudicating less severe violations of housing policies and student code of conduct, administering hearings, applying sanctions when appropriate, and educating 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 ensuring electronic reporting is accurate in Maxient;
• Serve as a campus security authority under the Clery Act;
• Serve as a responsible employee under Title IX; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Walking, sitting, light lifting of objects

Physical Activities

Working Conditions

Additional Information

Remote Notice:
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.

• 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.

What We Can Offer

UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes:

• Internal Training
• BCBS PPO Medical insurance – 100% paid for full-time employees
• PPO and DHMO Dental Insurance Plan – PPO plans include ortho features
• Vision Insurance
• Long and short-term disability
• TRS Retirement Plan – defined benefit plan offering lifetime annuity upon retirement
• Voluntary Retirement Plan Options – additional savings opportunities with Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans and Deferred Compensation Plans
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Winter Break
• Fertility Benefits
• Remote Work Options – approved by department

All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.

If you are looking for a rewarding career opportunity with great benefits? Look no further! Join our team!

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. 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.

Supplemental Questions

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Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Veteran Employment Preference - Form DD-214

Human Resources,
800 West Campbell Road, AD3.418
Richardson,
TX 75080-3021