Residence Life Community Specialist (Residence Life Specialist)
Company: Indiana University
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: May 7, 2024
Job Description:
DepartmentHOUSING (IA-HDEP-IUINA) Department InformationThe
Office of Housing and Residence Life, within the Division of
Student Affairs, provides housing for 2,400 residents offering
students an on-campus urban living experience. We create living
environments designed to foster educational success and personal
growth through social and academic programs, events, and numerous
leadership opportunities. On-campus housing communities create a
sense of belonging and fellowship that comes with living on-campus
among a community of peers. Housing and Residence Life also serves
a wide range of campus and community partners through summer
conferences and guest housing that directly impact employer
recruitment efforts across the city and support engagement and
college prep efforts to support student success and
recruitment.Employees embody the values of the IU Indianapolis
Division of Student Affairs: diversity, student-centeredness,
learning, collaboration, community, integrity, and excellence. IU
Indianapolis, the Division of Student Affairs, and Housing and
Residence Life are committed to diversity among our students,
staff, and faculty and value the educational benefits flowing from
such diversity.Job SummaryThe Residence Life Coordinator is
responsible for creating a living/learning environment, which
contributes to the personal and academic success of residents
through collaboration with students, staff, and faculty.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
- Supervises Assistant Residence Life Coordinator and student
staff.
- Implements the residential curriculum and operational
management, informed by the lens of equity and inclusion. General
Responsibilities
- Establishes and maintains a positive residential community that
supports and enhances the educational mission of the university
through developmental and social programs, personal student
contacts, and the fostering of faculty-student interaction.
- Initiates and fosters student leadership opportunities,
personal responsibility, and respect for others.
- Frequently interacts with students on an individual and group
basis; listens to concerns and issues, advises students on programs
and initiatives across the university that may help with academic
goals and/or student engagement, and recommends resources for
students in crisis or facing adversity.
- Addresses and resolves student behavioral problems within
assigned hall(s)/unit(s) and documents and reports incidents to
manager, student conduct staff, or law enforcement as appropriate,
maintaining confidentiality and university policy and
procedures.
- Coordinates and delegates hall administrative tasks, including
room changes, and programming account expenditures.
- Communicates, interprets, and administers residence hall rules
and regulations as well as the student code of conduct and other
relevant university policies.
- Responds to and resolves resident, guest, parent/guardian, and
other stakeholder concerns or complaints.
- Responds to and assists with the management of building-wide
emergencies or crisis situations.
- Provides day-to-day supervision of live-in student staff
members and assists with selection, training, and evaluation.
- May assist with housing application review, housing
assignments, and housing reassignments.
- May assist with hall councils, oversight of student desk
operations, and liaising with unit and campus partners.
QualificationsCombinations of related education and experience may
be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be
substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum
required may be substituted for education.EDUCATIONRequired
- Bachelor's degree in business or related fieldPreferred
- Master's degree in higher education student affairs,
counseling, or closely related fieldLICENSES AND
CERTIFICATESPreferred
- Valid driver's license with the ability to be insured by
Indiana UniversitySKILLSRequired
- Proficient 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
- Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
- Demonstrates analytical skills
- Demonstrates problem solving skillsWorking Conditions /
DemandsThis 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.Work LocationIndianapolis,
IndianaBenefits OverviewFor full-time staff employees, Indiana
University offers a wide array of benefits including:
- Multiple plan options for medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
- Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
- Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to
vesting
- Additional supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition benefit for IU classes
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Learn more about our benefits
by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.Job ClassificationCareer
Level: CoreFLSA: ExemptJob Function: Student ServicesJob Family:
Residence Life Click here to learn more about Indiana University's
Job Framework.Posting DisclaimerThis 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.If you wish to include a cover letter, you
may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.Equal
Employment OpportunityIndiana University is an equal employment and
affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits
discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic
information, marital status, national origin, disability status or
protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate
on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities,
including employment and admission, as required by Title IX.
Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the
U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the
university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of
Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.Campus
Safety and SecurityThe 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.Contact UsRequest SupportTelephone:
812-856-1234
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