Residence Life Coordinator/ Neighborhood Director

Society for Conservation Biology; Ohio; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic institution is seeking a dedicated Residence Life Coordinator/Neighborhood Director to foster an inclusive living environment. This role involves supervising student staff, managing housing operations, and organizing community programs. The ideal candidate will possess strong crisis intervention and conflict management skills, ensuring a supportive atmosphere for residents. With a focus on administrative efficiency and student engagement, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within the campus community. Join a vibrant team dedicated to enhancing student life and experience in a dynamic educational setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in crisis intervention and conflict management.
• Strong administrative skills and ability to supervise staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a residential neighborhood and manage residence halls.
• Respond to emergencies and handle student conduct issues.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Conflict Management

Administrative Skills

Community Programming

Supervisory Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Science or Humanities

Tools

Dragon-360

Job description

Residence Life Coordinator/ Neighborhood Director

Employer: Tiffin University | Location: Ink, Ohio, US | Salary: Competitive | Closing date: May 9, 2025

View more categories | View less categories | Sector: Academic / Research | Field: Social Science / Humanities | Discipline: Biology | Job Level: Senior level | Salary Type: Salary | Employment Type: Full time

Description:

Residence Life Coordinator/ Neighborhood Director

Position: Neighborhood Director (Uptown, Downtown, and Coast - 3)

Supervisor: Director of Residence Life

Department: Student Development and Transformation

Location: On-campus, Tiffin, OH

Job Type: Full-time, 12-month, entry-level, live-in appointment

Tiffin University (TU), founded in 1888, offers accredited undergraduate and graduate degrees across various disciplines. The campus blends historic and modern architecture, fostering a vibrant community. TU provides programs both on-campus and online, including international degrees and online Ph.D. options.

General Job Description:

The Neighborhood Director is a live-in professional responsible for overseeing a residential neighborhood, managing residence halls or homes, supervising student staff, organizing programming, handling behavioral issues, and providing crisis response. The role supports housing operations and fosters an inclusive, engaging student living environment, reporting to the Director of Residence Life.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Administrative:

• Supervise Resident Assistants and communicate with residents and staff.
• Report inventories, work orders, incident reports, and assessments.
• Use the Dragon-360 platform for communication.
• Manage financial transactions and events.

Crisis Intervention:

• Respond to emergencies and crises, utilizing protocols and referrals.
• Participate in on-call rotations and respond during various hours.
• Report incidents promptly and collaborate with campus resources.

Behavior and Conflict Management:

• Handle student conduct issues with fairness and empathy.
• Serve as conduct hearing officer and facilitate mediations.
• Address conflicts and communicate with coaches and staff as needed.

Housing Operations:

• Assist with housing initiatives and monitor maintenance issues.
• Manage check-in/check-out processes and conduct facility walkthroughs.
• Handle keys/cards and support summer housing activities.

Programming:

• Coordinate community-building programs with student staff.
• Track and ensure monthly programming activities.
• Collaborate with campus offices for programming and special housing initiatives.
• Organize large-scale social events each semester.

Leadership:

• Attend meetings and staff training.
• Co-lead Resident Assistant recruitment and training.
• Represent TU at campus events and build relationships with residents and staff.
• Participate in committees and campus activities.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Incident Management: Resolve 95% of incidents within 48 hours.
• Administrative Efficiency: Submit all reports on time with 85% accuracy.
• Student Interaction: Conduct three weekly interactions with 80% positive feedback.

Program Management:

• Manage Dragon Pantry, respond to requests within 12 hours, and conduct food drives.
• Oversee Tiffin Hall and House Association activities.

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