Residence Life Coordinator

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Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops, presents, tracks and evaluates educational programs for students in designed residential communities.
• Manages the daily operation of undergraduate and/or graduate residential facilities.
• May hire, train, and supervise interns and graduate and undergraduate resident directors.
• Serves as a conduct officer for the campus. Adjudicates all levels of conduct cases including suspension and expulsion from the campus.
• Advises resident hall directors on the proper adjudicating techniques and sanctions.
• Serves as the first point of contact for students' parents regarding housing situations.
• May coordinate Housing's involvement in campus life activities.
• Serves on and chairs committees to develop long range goals and strategic plans.
• Counsels students on mental health issues, as necessary, and is involved in the referral and follow up of residents to mental health professionals.
• Serves as a liaison between faculty, academic department leadership and students.
• May coordinate renovation, repair and maintenance needs of designated residential facilities.
• May teach a resident assistant class. Manages special projects.
• Serves in the rotation of on-call staff who respond to emergencies involving students.
• May represent Housing at admission preview days and act as a liaison with the Admission office for student visits.
• May manage a programming budget.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree in student personnel, higher education, counseling or a related field. One year of residential life, housing, or programming experience.
• Must be able to live in a residence hall or other on-campus housing facility.
• A master's degree is preferred. 

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location.  Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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