Hall Coordinator

University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Kansas in Lawrence is seeking a Hall Coordinator to manage a residential area housing 250-450 students. You will supervise undergraduate staff, set expectations, and oversee front desk operations in a full-time, 12-month live-in role.

You will coordinate community development, advise student leadership groups, handle conduct and incident tracking, participate in on-call duty, and monitor budgets and safety with campus partners while ensuring compliance with FERPA, Clery, and

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least one year of experience in residence life, programming, or student leadership.
• Experience communicating with student populations in a student-centered environment.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise undergraduate student staff including recruitment, training and evaluation.
• Maintain regular staff meetings and provide feedback on performance and development.
• Develop and implement community development strategies to support student engagement and retention.
• Advise student leadership groups and coordinate with campus resources.
• Serve as crisis management contact and mandatory Title IX reporter; respond to emergencies.
• Oversee budgets for programming and food programs and manage facilities safety with campus partners.

Conocimientos

Staff supervision

Student communication

Written communication

Verbal communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Descripción del empleo

The Hall Coordinator (HC) is part of the Residence Life team in Housing & Residence Life at KU and responsible for the daily operations and management of a residential area housing 250-450 students while supervising undergraduate staff members (Senior Resident Assistants, Resident Assistants, Food Board Managers, Proctors) and indirectly supports front desk operations and student leadership initiatives.
The HC has a foundational role in supporting residential community members in realizing their full potential as individuals, members of the KU community, and members of society as a whole. The HC works to provide an engaging community that increases awareness and advocacy, self-responsibility, interdependence and continued knowledge building. Additional duties include community development, student development and retention, staff development, student conduct, crisis intervention, student engagement and leadership, and budget management.
The HC is supervised by an Assistant Director or Complex Director and serves in an on-call duty rotation as the crisis management contact for the on-campus residential population. Housing & Residence Life is home to around 5500 students on the Lawrence campus in residence halls, on-campus apartment complexes, and scholarship halls. Complexes vary in physical size, student population, and programmatic emphasis. This is a full-time, 12-month live-in staff position. KU is not able to provide H-1 B sponsorship for this position.

Job Description

• Supervise undergraduate student staff (SRAs, RAs, proctors, food board managers), including their recruitment, selection, training, evaluation, and development.
• Establish clear expectations and accountability measures that align with departmental and university mission, vision, and values.
• Address performance concerns in a timely and developmental manner, utilizing coaching and progressive accountability practices.
• Provide consistent formal and informal feedback to staff regarding job performance, goal setting, and skill development, while supporting their personal well-being and academic success.
• Maintain regular staff and individual meetings with direct reports and complex team, including frequent formal and informal communication with staff regarding their responsibilities, personal well-being, and academic success.
• Cultivate a team environment that emphasizes communication, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support and recognize individual and group achievements.

• Implement and assess community development strategies aligned with the Residential Curriculum, placing an emphasis on student engagement and holistic learning. Contribute to student retention and success through intentional interactions, early interventions, and advocacy for student needs. Be an active, engaged, and recognized member of the community.
• Foster communities that promote respect, personal responsibility, and care for shared spaces, while encouraging students to navigate conflict and community living effectively. Actively engage in the evolution of the community climate, develop plans that promote belonging, and engage the community through dialogues and events to establish shared expectations and standards of living that uplift all students.
• Advise and support student leadership groups (like Hall Councils), enhancing leadership development and community engagement. Build and maintain relationships with university support services and oversee the referral of students to university resources.

• Serve as a university student conduct hearing officer and primary case manager for building conduct.
• Oversee the documentation, tracking, and management of student incidents and referrals through Maxient, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and appropriate follow-up. Provide intentional follow-up with and aftercare support to staff and students regarding their involvement in incidents.
• Assess and respond to individual and community concerns by making referrals to campus partners and appropriate resources.
• Participate in rotating on-call duty schedule, responding to emergencies and critical incidents on campus. Utilize crisis response and intervention skills to support students in crisis, ensuring appropriate documentation, communication, and follow-up.
• Serves as a mandatory reporter under Title IX and a Campus Security Authority (CSA) under the Clery Act.

• Collaborate with Housing & Residence Life staff to support building occupancy processes and front desk functions.
• Manage and monitor budgets for programming in relation to community engagement and food programs, including purchasing and budget reconciliation.
• Conduct regular facilities walkthroughs and identify, report, and follow-up with ongoing facilities and safety/security concerns in partnership with facilities staff.
• Coordinate and support all building opening and closing procedures.
• Support departmental summer operations for camps, conferences, and summer school in consultation with the central office staff.
• Understand and follow all relevant compliance rules and regulations (FERPA, PCI, NCAA, Clery, Minors on Campus etc.) and maintain privacy with respect to student, staff, and guest information.
• Serve on departmental committees, including, but not limited to recruitment (full-time, graduate, and undergraduate); staff education (training); residential curriculum; policies and procedures; assessment and retention; and large‑scale events.
• Serve as a representative of Housing & Residence Life, Student Affairs, and the university in interactions with students, families, and campus partners.
• Engage in professional development initiatives to remain current with best practices in higher education.
• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of departmental and institutional priorities.

Position Requirements

• On-site, essential employee. Monday- Friday, 8 am to 5pm with some evenings and weekends, on-call responsibilities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree at time of appointment.
• At least one year of experience in residence life, programming, or student leadership in a university setting, as evidenced in application materials.
• Experience effectively communicating and working with student populations in a student-centered environment as evidenced in application materials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff, as evidenced by application materials.
• Knowledge of residential curriculum or programming practices, experience in student engagement and development, and interest in developing a supportive academic atmosphere, as evidenced by application materials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as evidenced by application materials.

Additional Candidate Instructions

In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

• Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
• Resume
• List of three (3) professional references

• Department: Housing Office Administration
• Primary Campus: University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
• Assignment: On-Site
• Reg/Temp: Regular
• Employee Class: U-Unclassified Professional Staff