Summary

The housing, Residence Life & Student Conduct department at Barry University is seeking a Residence Coordinator. This position is responsible for providing direction, coordination and supervision of 9-15 Resident Assistants; and for administering between 300 – 600 beds spread throughout several residence halls. The Residence Coordinator provides student leadership development and service-learning programs, and participates in campus and community organizations. This position also serves in a collaborative role with other HRL&C staff in the overall development of departmental programs, services, and operations.

This is a full time, 12-month, live-in, professional position. This position is also actively involved with Student Development divisional programs and initiatives.

Essential Functions

Supervises Resident Assistants

• Conducts one on one meetings

• Performance Evaluations

• Evaluates programming requests and helps Resident Assistants assess needs of residents.

• Ensures programming directly ties into strategic plan of the division of student affairs along with the mission and core commitments of the university.

• allocates programming funds

• Assist with selecting, training, and in-service activities for Resident Assistants.

Supervises and manages building operations of Residence Halls

• Conduct and supervise Health and Safety Inspections

• Conduct weekly area walk through of facilities

• Safety and Security Equipment

• Work directly with Facilities Management regarding work orders and maintenance and Custodial issues.

• Responsible for the administration of departmental wide programming efforts in the form of “All Hall” programs, as well as adhering to the departmental programming model.

• Serves in a collaborative role with other Housing and Residence Life (HRL) staff in the overall development of departmental programs, services and operations.

Provides On call Duty Coverage

• Primary response for emergencies on campus

• Rotate on call coverage with other Residence Coordinators, on call coverage to include holidays, weekends, and summer sessions.

• Work effectively with different constituents regarding emergencies such as Public Safety, Facilities Management and Miami Shores Police.

• Assists in the management of student behavior through conducting student conduct hearings and applying educational sanctions.

• Supervises Work Study Position (Desk Assistants)

• Hiring, training, and scheduling for Desk Assistants in Area

• Works closely with Human Resources in regards DA supervision

• This position regularly receives work assignments directly from others, in addition to the supervisor / manager, and list those position titles: Director of Housing and Residence Life, Associate Director of Housing for Business Services, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs.

Qualifications/Requirements

• A Master's degree in any field is required.

• A valid driver's license is required.

• 1-3 years of work related experience is required.

• Basic working knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations.

• Ability to articulate department policies to students, solve complex problems and make sound decisions based on available information

• Ability to analyze student and staff issues and understand university mission to utilize in applying educational sanctions, formulate training for staff, and gear programming model to fit.

• Ability to formulate relevant training programs for Resident Assistants as well

• Ability to apply knowledge and skills in developing and managing RA selection process, and to formulate and implement effect evaluations for Resident Assistants.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, proficient in Judicial Officer software and other Housing Software Systems.

• Compose correspondence to students, parents, faculty and staff.

• Be able to operate a computer, golf cart and motor-vehicle.

• Be able to communicate effectively with parents, students, and other outside constituents regarding a variety of issues.

• Works directly with campus ministry to ensure the religious dimension of the University mission is present in the halls.

Benefits: Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.

Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.