RESIDENCE LIFE COORDINATOR - University of Washington

Req #: 239516 Department: STUDENT AND ENROLLMENT SERVICES Posting Date: 10/10/2024 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $3,462 - $4,863 per month Shift: First Shift Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230701\_a11y.pdf) As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. **The Student and Enrollment Services has an outstanding opportunity for a Residence Life Coordinator to join their team.** The Residence Life Coordinator at the University of Washington Tacoma is a live-in position that is a vital part of the Housing and Residence Life (HRL) team. They are responsible for supervising 6 Resident Advisors, as well as overseeing the daily activities of the building, and housing of 300 students. This position will counsel, advise, and refer individual students to appropriate resources. They will assist with the administrative functions of operating the residence hall and participate in the on-call and emergency response system. This role lives in the building in order to be responsive to student needs, cultivate community, and manage risk. Success in this role includes: + demonstrating judgment in crisis situations, including incidents that may involve campus or community emergency personnel + applying thorough knowledge of campus and community resources to facilitate referral of students in need + interpreting and applying UW policies and procedures to counsel and advise students / student leaders and to develop programs **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** Staff Supervision & Development: + Lead training and supervising Resident Advisors (RAs) + Assist in training and supervising front desk staff + Assist in weekly or bi-weekly one-on-one meetings with RAs + Monitor and maintain an in-hall front desk & duty rotation system + Assist in the recruitment and selection of new student staff + Empower RA staff to resolve roommate conflicts, serving as a resource in the establishment of roommate contract agreements to mediate conflictCommunity Development: + Responsible for all social media contact with students concerning Housing & Residence Life + Monitor and provide support and guidance in the implementation of a programming model put forth by the Office of Housing and Residence Life (HRL) + Support the mission of the Office of HRL through purposeful programming initiatives + Attend and support hall programming + Maintaining visibility throughout the hall community + Create and maintain an environment conducive to respect for the environment and for one anotherAdministration: + Maintain an accurate roster of residents that is up-to-date at all times, coordinating occupancy verifications monthly + Attend HRL Staff training at the beginning of each quarter + Oversee the management of a programming budget + Process paperwork in a timely manner in accordance with all policies and procedures + Create and manage the work schedules of RAs and Front Desk Assistants to maintain office/desk coverage + Meet one-on-one weekly with the Director of Residence Life and Housing. + Assist in the coordination of hall openings and closings + Facilitate room changes + Assist in monthly health and wellness checks + Assist in shared email inbox responses and organizationOther Responsibilities: + Serve on a professional and para-professional 24-hour on-call rotation for emergency situations that arise after-hours, weekends, including some holidays + Other duties as assigned by the Director of Housing & Residence Life **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS** + Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related field AND two years of experience in residence life, which may include having served as a resident assistant or as a leader in residence hall government. **Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.** **ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS** + Experience with, and strong commitment to, serving an ethnically, culturally and socio-economically diverse population. Must exhibit an appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty and staff of many social, economic, cultural, ideological, racial and ethnic backgrounds. + Demonstrated organizational skills and strong attention to detail. + Ability and willingness to work varied hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. + Ability and willingness to reside in the assigned residence hall community (furnished apartment). **DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS** + Experience with StarRez Housing software. + Experience with Simplicity Advocate. + Master's degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related field. + Supervisory experience. **Application Process:** The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select "Apply to this position". Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your "My Jobs" page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed. University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.