Residential Experience Coordinator

Florida International University; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida International University is seeking a housing administrator to oversee student residents in university residence halls. The role involves advising students, counseling, crisis intervention, programming, discipline, and supervising graduate and student staff while ensuring compliance with housing policies.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, with a master’s degree and housing-life experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
• Master's degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration or related field preferred.
• Experience in Housing and Residential Life.
• Previous experience with residential curriculum models.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the daily operation of a residence hall complex, including student advisement, counseling, crisis intervention, programming, discipline, and training/supervision of staff.
• Interprets and implements housing policy and oversees living-learning communities.
• Maintains daily contact with students, faculty, and staff and supports student success.
• Manages assigned budgets and university card transactions.
• Responds to emergencies and participates in on-call rotations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Master's degree in College Student Personnel or Higher Education Administration

Job description

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Summary

Provides oversight to student residents within the residential hall complexes. Coordinates community and student development through student advisement and counseling, crisis intervention, programming, discipline and training. Interprets and implements housing policy, oversees the living-learning community housed in residence halls and maintains daily contact with students, faculty, and staff.

• Coordinates the daily operation of a residence hall complex, including a variety of functions, such as, student advisement, counseling, crisis intervention, programming, discipline, and the training and supervision of Graduate Assistants, Resident Assistants, Desk Assistants, and other student staff.
• Accesses all housing records and files for current and previous residents including housing conduct records. May have access to other University records if necessary.
• Assists with departmental projects, departmental committees, and serves on University committees, as assigned
• Interprets and implements housing policy to staff, students, and the community, as well as, recommending new policies and policy changes to the Director. Interprets Housing and University procedures and policies in their role as a University Conduct Hearing Administrator.
• Manages the day-to-day housing complex including the direction of all operations, front desk, staff, programs, and services.
• Maintains daily contact with students, faculty, and staff. Acts as primary reference for parental concerns or questions. Refers students of concern to the appropriate resources and follows up to provide support for student success.
• Manages an assigned budget. Serves as an University card user for departmental transactions. Adheres to University credit card policies and procedures. Makes purchases for the department using the University P-card.
• Responds to emergency situations and serves in the on-call duty rotation on evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed. Immediately notifies supervisor of all emergencies and unusual occurrences.
• Oversees the living-learning communities housed in the building.
• Serves as liaison to maintenance staff, reporting student and facility issues and following up to ensure issues are resolved.
• Assists with departmental projects, departmental committees, and serves on University committees, as assigned.
• Performs essential duties in any emergencies such as hurricanes, public health emergencies, and/or any other university emergency closing. The employee is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closing with appropriate notification of a department administrator.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration or other related field preferred.
• Experience in Housing and Residential Life
• Previous experience with residential curriculum models.

Job Category

• Administrative

Advertised Salary

• $46,000

Work Schedule

Begin time: 9:00 AM
End time: 5:30 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Fingerprinting Check
• Expanded Background Check

Other Information

• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• May be required to work on University holidays.
• Requires living on campus and being on call/on duty.

Disclosures

Clery Notice

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affiantive Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email [e-mail].

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at 305-348-2785 or [e-mail]. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to OCR at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.