Residence Life Coordinator in Russellville, Arkansas at Arkansas Tech University (AR)
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Job Description
The Residence Life Coordinator is responsible for community development, student support, educational programming, supervision, conduct administration, crisis response, and relationship building. The successful candidate will collaborate with students, faculty, staff, families, and campus partners to create a residential experience that promotes learning, engagement, and personal responsibility.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for a Student Affairs professional to gain or expand experience in residential education, student support, supervision, crisis management, housing operations, student conduct, and leadership development. Arkansas Tech University fosters a collaborative, student-centered environment where professionals are encouraged to contribute, grow, and make a meaningful impact on the student experience.
Reporting to an Assistant Director, this is a full-time, 12-month, live-in position that includes a furnished on-campus apartment, meal plan, comprehensive benefits, paid leave, tuition benefits, and professional development opportunities. Arkansas Tech University offers a welcoming campus community, a strong commitment to student success, and an exceptional quality of life in Russellville, Arkansas.
Student Development and Community Building
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging residential community that supports student success, personal growth, and a strong sense of belonging.
- Maintain a consistent presence within assigned area buildings through weekly building walkthroughs, one-on-one interactions, office hours, and educational and social programming.
- Develop meaningful relationships with residential students through intentional outreach, regular visibility, individual meetings, and active community engagement.
- Support the implementation, assessment, and continuous enhancement of residential curriculum initiatives and academic success programming.
- Collaborate with campus partners to deliver educational, leadership development, and community-building opportunities that enrich the residential student experience.
Student Staff Supervision and Leadership
- Supervise and provide leadership, support, and professional development to Graduate Assistant Resident Directors and student staff in 5-6 Residence Life facilities.
- Assist in the recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of residence life student employees.
- Mentor student leaders and support their growth through ongoing coaching and feedback.
Student Support, Conduct, and Crisis Response
- Serve as a Conduct Officer using Maxient and facilitate educational conduct processes that support student learning and accountability.
- Respond to student concerns and connect students with appropriate campus resources.
- Assist with CARE Team referrals and student support initiatives.
- Participate in crisis intervention efforts and provide support during emergencies affecting residential students.
- Serve in an after-hours and weekend on-call rotation to respond to residence hall incidents and emergencies.
- Oversee management of in-hall duty coverage?throughout the year and during open break periods. Rotate on-call responsibilities among the team as needed.
Housing Operations and Facilities Management
- Oversee the daily operation of assigned residence halls, including occupancy management, room transitions, and administrative processes.
- Collaborate with facilities, custodial, maintenance, and campus partners to support safe, functional, and welcoming residential communities.
- Utilize Roompact and StarRez housing applications and university resources to maintain records, documentation, reports, and communication with residents.
- Coordinate residence hall opening, closing, and break-period operations.
Departmental Leadership and Collaboration
- Participate in department committees, initiatives, assessment efforts, and strategic projects.
- Support departmental goals and contribute to continuous improvement efforts within Residence Life.
- Maintain positive relationships with students, families, faculty, staff, and campus partners.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Experience in Residence Life, student leadership, student organizations, orientation programs, camps and conferences, peer mentoring, housing operations, or other student engagement experiences.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and participate in an on-call rotation.
- Ability to reside in a university-provided apartment as a condition of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduate coursework or a master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, College Student Personnel, Counseling, Leadership, or a related field.
- Professional or graduate assistant experience in Residence Life, Housing, or another area of Student Affairs.
- Experience supervising student staff, facilitating student conduct processes, responding to student concerns, and supporting student development initiatives in a higher education setting.
Location:
Main Campus, Russellville, Arkansas
Environment:
This is a full-time, 12-month, live-in position that requires the employee to reside in a university-provided on-campus apartment. The role involves frequent interaction with students, staff, families, and campus partners, fostering a supportive and engaged residential environment through regular collaboration in both office and residential settings.
Physical Demands:
- Frequent walking throughout residence halls and campus facilities is required.
- Ability to navigate and move throughout multi-level residential buildings.
- Ability to respond promptly and effectively to emergencies and crisis situations across campus locations.
- Occasional lifting, carrying, and moving of materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as needed during residence hall openings and closings, training periods, campus events, and emergency situations.
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