Residence Hall Coordinator - Huston-Tilloston University : Job Details

Off-Site Residence Hall Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY

The Off-Site Residence Hall Coordinator (OS-RHC) will manage all aspects of non-main campus residential housing. The OS-RHC will directly oversee the day-to-day operation of the off-site residence hall system, including coordinating transportation for students to and from main campus, supervising resident assistants, desk assistants, building management, conflict mediation, and advising residential students. Reporting to the OS-RHC may include: four (4) Resident Assistants (RA), which include two Lead RAs, work-study students, and a Night Monitor. This position will report directly to the Director of Campus & Residential Life. Flexibility, a valid driver's license, and an ability to work non-traditional business hours are required. “On-call” coverage, attendance at campus functions, student programs, and “after hours” emergency response is often required. Incumbents must have an active interest in the development of students and in their personal and academic pursuits. This is a “live-in”, 12-month position, with an apartment and a meal plan included. It also offers a full benefits package.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Selecting, training, supervising, and evaluating Resident Assistant staff;
• Providing leadership in the development of social, educational, and cultural programming by Resident Assistants and by personal presentation;
• Developing and advising of Residence Hall Association;
• Articulating and enforcing campus and residence hall policies;
• Enhancing the learning community through teaching and celebrating the values of ethical decision-making, collective responsibility, respect, and academic achievement;
• Contributing to student success programming;
• Coordinating campus services to residence halls through interaction with facilities maintenance services, campus safety officials, business office, faculty, campus support programs, and other campus entities;
• Administration of residence life procedures, such as contract and assignment processing, roster upkeep, check-in, and check-out procedures;
• And performing all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail;
• Experience in working with students in an institution of higher education preferred;
• Knowledge of current student development practices and demonstrated commitment to education and student excellence;
• Excellent writing, speaking, interpersonal, and management skills.

SUPERVISION

• This position reports to the Director of Campus & Resident Life

SALARY RANGE

• $35,000 Annually, plus benefits!

POSITION STATUS

• Full-time; live-in

SETTING

Founded in 1875, Huston-Tillotson University is Austin's first institution of higher education. The University is an independent, liberal arts, church-related, historically black institution located on a 23-acre tree-lined campus near downtown Austin, Texas. The University is affiliated with United Methodist Church, the United Church of Christ, and the United Negro College Fund. Undergraduate, four-year degrees in business, education, the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences are awarded. Huston-Tillotson University is multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, and multi-faith, and welcomes students of all ages, races, and religions. All faculty are engaged in a range of activities, their primary focus is teaching. The student-teacher ratio is 15 to one, which allows an environment of personalized attention to students.