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Residence Life Coordinator Operational (Residence Life Coordinator), Residence L

Indiana University Bloomington, Bloomington, IN, United States


RESIDENCE LIFE (BL-RSLF-IUBLA) The Office of Student Life is focused on building a strong foundation to ensure every student's Indiana University (IU) experience is positive, safe, healthy, and meaningful. The Office of Student Life staff and multiple departments aim to help students navigate their time at IU, providing the tools they need to be successful in school and after graduation. Students are our priority, and their health, safety, and overall well-being are our core mission.

Indiana University Bloomington is a public research institution with some of the top academic programs in a range of disciplines. With Big Ten sports, more than 700 student organizations, a vibrant arts community, and numerous other opportunities for involvement, IU is a campus full of energy and life.

Residence Life is a strategic campus partner in the Involvement and Belonging area of the Office of Student Life. We house predominantly first-year students in 14 traditional residence halls and 6 unfurnished apartment communities. In addition to our traditional floors, we have 21 Living Learning Centers and Thematic Communities.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

Develops, monitors, and manages databases, files, records, and schedules essential to the operation of a residence hall at Indiana University; and assists with access management system.

Collaborates daily with residence hall leadership, custodial, and facilities staff.

Manages maintenance requests, including following up with facilities staff and residents with updates.

Assists in the selection, training, supervision, direction, and payroll administration of part-time desk staff.

Responds to Customer Relationship Management (CRM) cases, emails, and phone calls.

Prepares conference billings, guest housing receipts, and supply orders.

Maintains accurate timekeeping for assigned staff through Kuali Time system.

Responds to inquiries from outside the department, answers questions regarding department's policies and procedures, or refers to appropriate office.

Responds to resident concerns in a timely and professional manner.

Audits building occupancy in collaboration with the assignment's office monthly to ensure records are accurate.

Handles the center event registration process, including space reservations.

Manages room blocks for summer conferences, works closely with in-center staff to co-supervise summer staff.

Ensures rooms are ready for move-in, tests access cards, and troubleshoots issues with guests.

Sorts, distributes, and forwards mail

Prepares and places supply and copy orders.

General Responsibilities

Assists with administrative needs related to the daily operations, planning, and implementation of residence life initiatives.

Performs duties such as attending a front desk, answering phones and email, and delivering messages and mail.

Develops, monitors, and oversees maintenance of databases for housing management system, parking, mail tracking, guest housing, work orders, electronic access, and key systems.

Ensures data is accurate, complete, and up to date.

Monitors and processes guest housing, damages, and storage to include reservations and billing.

Oversees the preparation of various business reports.

Assists other residence life staff, including maintenance staff, with the overall condition of the building.

Follows up on maintenance and work orders to ensure timely completion.

Coordinates cleaning, moving, and repairs schedules.

Responds to and resolves resident problems and issues as they arise.

Serves as informational resource to residents and staff on housing policies and procedures or refers to the appropriate office.

Provides directions, support, and information related to policies, procedures, and building rules to residents, students, faculty/staff, campus visitors, and other internal and external constituents.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED).

Work Experience

2 years in an office environment, higher education, or a related field.

Required Skills

Proficient written and verbal communication skills.

Maintains a high degree of professionalism.

Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.

Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.

Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.

Highly thorough and dependable.

Preferred Skills

Effective interpersonal skills.

Excellent organizational skills.

Demonstrates ability to maintain confidential information.

Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision-making skills.

Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities.

Maintains a high degree of professionalism.

Ability to work well with a wide range of people.

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

The person in this role must regularly move items weighing up to 10 pounds, frequently move items weighing up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move items weighing up to 50 pounds with assistance.

Location Bloomington, Indiana

This is an in-person position.

$17.00 per hour

This is a CWA union-covered position

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

Health savings account with generous IU contributions

Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts

Basic group life insurance paid by IU

Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance

Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting

Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options

Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses

10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year

Generous paid time off plans

Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Career Level: Intermediate

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Student Services

Job Family: Residence Life

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This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.

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