Community Coordinator / University, MS - University of Mississippi

This Position is for a Community Coordinator with a public university work location in University, MS

Definition of Class This position coordinates and supervises the operation of a residential hall community or an apartment area

This is a live-on/in position, which supervises the work of community assistants (CAs), graduate community directors (GCDs), and community desk assistants for a particular residential community or apartment area

Examples of Work Performed Supervises community assistants, graduate community directors, and community desk assistants for a particular hall community or apartment area Conducts and performs evaluations and identifies development opportunities for student staff team members

Assists in planning and conducting departmental training and development for graduate and student staff

Conducts formal and informal assessments to determine the needs of residents and counsels students on the educational priorities of engaged scholarship and responsible citizenship

Oversees the operational functions of a residential community front desk

Coordinates response and/or resolution to resident concerns, including roommate conflicts, wellness issues, room and halls changes, and necessary student accommodations

Creates sequenced, learning-outcome based community learning plans in order to foster resident connections using the residential curriculum

Collaborates with faculty members to develop and implement various targeted academic initiatives within the residential communities

Provides hands on leadership to ensure safety and comfort for residential students

Completes regular building tours and conducts health and safety inspections

Ensures proper management of electronic keys for student rooms, common areas, activity areas, and offices, etc

Builds relationships with custodial and maintenance services to assure physical environment is maintained

Responds to crisis or concerns and manages incidents that occur in residential communities by serving on a 24-hour duty rotation

Serves as a hearing officer addressing student conduct for housing and university cases utilizing restorative practice principles and manages assigned case load within the campus student conduct software

Advises a community council to engage residents in the hall community while providing leadership development opportunities to students

Develops strategies that support and enhance the retention and graduate rates of residential students

Manages a hall budget and adheres to proper purchasing approvals and procedures

Serves on or chairs departmental committee(s) or task force(s)

Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required

Essential Functions These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following

Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department

Fosters student and community engagement through the intentional implementation of the residential curriculum for an assigned residential community

Supervises graduate and undergraduate student staff members and the daily operations of a residential community

Maintains accurate administrative records and processes associated with running a residential community, including staff hiring, training, and development; student conduct and facility concerns; and budget management

Minimum Education/Experience Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university

AND Experience: One (1) year of experience related to the above described duties

Substitution Statement: Related experience may be substituted for education, on a basis set forth and approved by the Department of Human Resources

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to th date of the interview

EEO Statement The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons

The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information

Background Check Statement The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community

UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment

Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.