Senior Coordinator- Residence Life
The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas, us, 88568
Position Information
Hiring Department : Housing and Residence Life
Reports To:
Natalie Juarez
Job Location:
Miner Canyon
Posting End Date:
Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Hours:
40 hours per week, standard Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends
FLSA status:
Exempt
Earliest Start Date:
As soon as possible.
Salary : $46,550 annually, commensurate with experience.
Required Application Materials
Resume
Cover Letter
List of three references
Position Summary Provides overall management and leadership in residential communities. Principal responsibilities include staff supervision and development, residential education, community development, crisis management, administration and building management, student discipline, hall council advising, summer operations, and other department/university-wide responsibilities. Serves as the primary professional staff member available in student housing for student contact, thus, must be available to students in the evening and weekend as required.
Statement Of Duties And Responsibilities Staff Supervision and Development
Provides leadership, supervision, and development for the Resident Assistants and Desk Assistants
and Desk Assistant staff. Direct supervision for 8-12 student staff.
Selects, trains, and supervises student staff members.
Assists in the development and implementation of departmental training sessions prior to each semester.
Provides for each Resident Assistant, Desk Assistant personal and para-professional development through periodic performance reviews.
Facilitates on-going team building and staff development opportunities.
Assists in the development of techniques for evaluating the Resident Assistants and Desk Assistants
Residential Education
Responsible for creating an environment that fosters living and learning for all on-campus housing.
Conducts formal and informal assessments to determine the needs of residents.
Provides leadership for themed housing programs that are offered on campus.
Responds to and counsels students on academic and social issues that arise.
Provide opportunities for students and staff to learn from the UTEP Edge program
Community Development
Responsible for fostering a sense of community in on-campus housing.
Works with the Resident Assistant and Desk Assistants in the development of activities designed to develop connections between residents.
Uses creative and innovative methods to personally connect to residents.
Provides guidance and referral assistance to campus and community resources to individual students as deemed necessary.
Provides training for Resident Assistants and Desk Assistants on campus and community resources so that they can provide guidance to students.
Response to roommate conflicts and other resident concerns.
Identifies at-risk students through personal and staff interactions.
Counsels at-risk students about campus resources and/or refer the student to appropriate campus departments or community agencies.
Crisis Management
Responsible for the management and referral of incidents that occur in designated building(s).
Participates in on-call duty rotation to provide support to the residential population.
Works closely with the Division of Student Affairs, Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution, University Counseling Center, University Police Department, and other campus/local resources.
Develops and maintains awareness of campus and community resources.
Administration and Building Management
Responsible for day-to-day administrative oversight within designated area.
Provide hands-on leadership during move-in and move-out times.
Participates in regular building tours for perspective students.
Conduct regular weekly walk-through of designated area
Coordinate the monthly Health and Safety Inspections within designated area.
Coordinates the program budgets for the staff and area accounts.
Manages the occupancy and assignment procedures and records along with the Assistant Director of Operations.
Coordinates damage accountability and billing process.
Ensures the proper management of keys (student room, common area, and staff/office keys).
Builds relationships with housekeeping, maintenance, and other departments to ensure the physical environment is maintained at optimum levels.
Responsible for one of the following department-wide initiatives
Student Staff Selection
Student Staff Training
Engagement Development
Student Conduct
Responsible for the student conduct process in designated area.
Manages student conduct cases utilizing procedures outlined by the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution.
Works closely with the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution to adjudicate student conduct cases as detailed in the Handbook of Operating Procedures and regents Rules and Regulations.
Develops pro-active solutions to address student conduct issues.
Hall Council Advising
Responsible for the development of strong student leadership opportunities within the department.
Establishes strong partnerships with Student Government Association.
Recruits and actively supports the formation of hall council(s).
Promotes hall council as they work to accomplish their goals.
Facilitates individual and team development opportunities for student leaders.
Summer Operations
Responsible for summer collateral assignments.
Summer Student Housing
Summer Intern Housing
Camps and Conferences Housing
Assists the Department and Division with New Student Orientation program.
Ensures the completion of the summer turn process in preparation of the fall semester.
Department/University-Wide Responsibilities
Responsible for assisting with a variety of departmental and/or campus-wide committees and projects.
Serves on multiple department or division committees.
Participates in summer orientation and related activities.
May teach or assist with the UNIV 1301 Living Learning class.
Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems. Complies with all State and University policies. Other duties may be assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Qualifications Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree
Experience:
Three-year professional experience in an on-campus, residence life department or campus housing department. Prior experience and supervision of student staff required.
This position requires full-time, live-in residency at the designated Residence Life location, with the employee expected to maintain their primary residence on-site for the duration of employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree
Why Pick UTEP The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.
UTEP is America’s leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 26,000 students are Hispanic, and half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.
This is an especially exciting time to join UTEP as it advances the goals of its 2030 Strategic Plan. Built around the institution’s core strengths—its location, its people, its supportive culture, and its community partnerships—the plan lays out a bold vision for the next decade, aimed at maximizing the University’s regional impact and national stature.
About The Housing And Residence Life The UTEP Division of Student Affairs not only helps our students excel in the classroom, but also prepares students for a lifetime of success and accomplishment. With more than 280 clubs and organizations ranging from academic/professional to social and service groups, opportunities to study abroad, attend concerts, live on campus and participate in a multitude on intramural teams, there are countless ways for students to get involved. In fact, students who are involved on campus do better academically, persist to degree completion, have a deep sense of belonging to UTEP and develop lifelong friendships including an expansive professional network. Students will also find programs and services that focus on helping make the transition to college life, pay for school, study and enhance their university experience. Student life at UTEP is as dynamic and diverse as our student body.
The Division also offers an array of support, resources and services that focus on helping make the transition to college life easier, paying for school, support for mental health and wellbeing, and enhancing students overall university experience. Student Affairs plays an important role in supporting the University's mission and strategic plan and prepares graduates for leadership and lifelong success.
Housing and Residence Life provides apartment-style residence halls with several floor plans, from cozy efficiencies to two- and four-bedroom units. There are also community spaces with room for studying, recreation, private mailboxes and administrative offices. All residence halls at UTEP are co-educational and ADA compliant rooms are available.
Students who live on campus are more likely to graduate on time, have a higher GPA and be more satisfied with their college experience than students who live off campus. The close proximity to both classes and campus resources makes it easier to balance studies, recreation and socializing.
Additional Information
Note: To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.
The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents’ performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents’ immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver’s license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 20 pounds.
The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.
In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to a learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries—including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident—about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 223C. For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.
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Reports To:
Natalie Juarez
Job Location:
Miner Canyon
Posting End Date:
Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Hours:
40 hours per week, standard Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends
FLSA status:
Exempt
Earliest Start Date:
As soon as possible.
Salary : $46,550 annually, commensurate with experience.
Required Application Materials
Resume
Cover Letter
List of three references
Position Summary Provides overall management and leadership in residential communities. Principal responsibilities include staff supervision and development, residential education, community development, crisis management, administration and building management, student discipline, hall council advising, summer operations, and other department/university-wide responsibilities. Serves as the primary professional staff member available in student housing for student contact, thus, must be available to students in the evening and weekend as required.
Statement Of Duties And Responsibilities Staff Supervision and Development
Provides leadership, supervision, and development for the Resident Assistants and Desk Assistants
and Desk Assistant staff. Direct supervision for 8-12 student staff.
Selects, trains, and supervises student staff members.
Assists in the development and implementation of departmental training sessions prior to each semester.
Provides for each Resident Assistant, Desk Assistant personal and para-professional development through periodic performance reviews.
Facilitates on-going team building and staff development opportunities.
Assists in the development of techniques for evaluating the Resident Assistants and Desk Assistants
Residential Education
Responsible for creating an environment that fosters living and learning for all on-campus housing.
Conducts formal and informal assessments to determine the needs of residents.
Provides leadership for themed housing programs that are offered on campus.
Responds to and counsels students on academic and social issues that arise.
Provide opportunities for students and staff to learn from the UTEP Edge program
Community Development
Responsible for fostering a sense of community in on-campus housing.
Works with the Resident Assistant and Desk Assistants in the development of activities designed to develop connections between residents.
Uses creative and innovative methods to personally connect to residents.
Provides guidance and referral assistance to campus and community resources to individual students as deemed necessary.
Provides training for Resident Assistants and Desk Assistants on campus and community resources so that they can provide guidance to students.
Response to roommate conflicts and other resident concerns.
Identifies at-risk students through personal and staff interactions.
Counsels at-risk students about campus resources and/or refer the student to appropriate campus departments or community agencies.
Crisis Management
Responsible for the management and referral of incidents that occur in designated building(s).
Participates in on-call duty rotation to provide support to the residential population.
Works closely with the Division of Student Affairs, Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution, University Counseling Center, University Police Department, and other campus/local resources.
Develops and maintains awareness of campus and community resources.
Administration and Building Management
Responsible for day-to-day administrative oversight within designated area.
Provide hands-on leadership during move-in and move-out times.
Participates in regular building tours for perspective students.
Conduct regular weekly walk-through of designated area
Coordinate the monthly Health and Safety Inspections within designated area.
Coordinates the program budgets for the staff and area accounts.
Manages the occupancy and assignment procedures and records along with the Assistant Director of Operations.
Coordinates damage accountability and billing process.
Ensures the proper management of keys (student room, common area, and staff/office keys).
Builds relationships with housekeeping, maintenance, and other departments to ensure the physical environment is maintained at optimum levels.
Responsible for one of the following department-wide initiatives
Student Staff Selection
Student Staff Training
Engagement Development
Student Conduct
Responsible for the student conduct process in designated area.
Manages student conduct cases utilizing procedures outlined by the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution.
Works closely with the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution to adjudicate student conduct cases as detailed in the Handbook of Operating Procedures and regents Rules and Regulations.
Develops pro-active solutions to address student conduct issues.
Hall Council Advising
Responsible for the development of strong student leadership opportunities within the department.
Establishes strong partnerships with Student Government Association.
Recruits and actively supports the formation of hall council(s).
Promotes hall council as they work to accomplish their goals.
Facilitates individual and team development opportunities for student leaders.
Summer Operations
Responsible for summer collateral assignments.
Summer Student Housing
Summer Intern Housing
Camps and Conferences Housing
Assists the Department and Division with New Student Orientation program.
Ensures the completion of the summer turn process in preparation of the fall semester.
Department/University-Wide Responsibilities
Responsible for assisting with a variety of departmental and/or campus-wide committees and projects.
Serves on multiple department or division committees.
Participates in summer orientation and related activities.
May teach or assist with the UNIV 1301 Living Learning class.
Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems. Complies with all State and University policies. Other duties may be assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Qualifications Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree
Experience:
Three-year professional experience in an on-campus, residence life department or campus housing department. Prior experience and supervision of student staff required.
This position requires full-time, live-in residency at the designated Residence Life location, with the employee expected to maintain their primary residence on-site for the duration of employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree
Why Pick UTEP The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.
UTEP is America’s leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 26,000 students are Hispanic, and half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.
This is an especially exciting time to join UTEP as it advances the goals of its 2030 Strategic Plan. Built around the institution’s core strengths—its location, its people, its supportive culture, and its community partnerships—the plan lays out a bold vision for the next decade, aimed at maximizing the University’s regional impact and national stature.
About The Housing And Residence Life The UTEP Division of Student Affairs not only helps our students excel in the classroom, but also prepares students for a lifetime of success and accomplishment. With more than 280 clubs and organizations ranging from academic/professional to social and service groups, opportunities to study abroad, attend concerts, live on campus and participate in a multitude on intramural teams, there are countless ways for students to get involved. In fact, students who are involved on campus do better academically, persist to degree completion, have a deep sense of belonging to UTEP and develop lifelong friendships including an expansive professional network. Students will also find programs and services that focus on helping make the transition to college life, pay for school, study and enhance their university experience. Student life at UTEP is as dynamic and diverse as our student body.
The Division also offers an array of support, resources and services that focus on helping make the transition to college life easier, paying for school, support for mental health and wellbeing, and enhancing students overall university experience. Student Affairs plays an important role in supporting the University's mission and strategic plan and prepares graduates for leadership and lifelong success.
Housing and Residence Life provides apartment-style residence halls with several floor plans, from cozy efficiencies to two- and four-bedroom units. There are also community spaces with room for studying, recreation, private mailboxes and administrative offices. All residence halls at UTEP are co-educational and ADA compliant rooms are available.
Students who live on campus are more likely to graduate on time, have a higher GPA and be more satisfied with their college experience than students who live off campus. The close proximity to both classes and campus resources makes it easier to balance studies, recreation and socializing.
Additional Information
Note: To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.
The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents’ performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents’ immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver’s license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 20 pounds.
The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.
In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to a learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries—including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident—about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 223C. For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.
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