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Thank you for your interest in joining the University of Wyoming. Our community thrives on the contributions of talented and driven individuals who share in our mission, vision, and values. If your expertise and experience align with the goals of our institution, we would be thrilled to hear from you. We encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our vibrant campus community today!
Why Choose Us?
At the University of Wyoming, we value our employees and invest in their success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Benefits include:
- Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary, and you contribute 3.68%, totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan.
- Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs.
- Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
- Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth.
- Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.
At the University of Wyoming, we are committed to creating a supportive and enriching workplace. To learn more about what we offer, please refer to UW’s Benefits Summary.
JOB TITLE:
Residence Coordinator, Residence Life
JOB PURPOSE:
This is a live-in position that coordinates the operational, personnel, and program functions for designated areas within Residence Life. Focuses on supervision & staff development, community building, advising & leadership, and crisis response & conflict resolution.
This position involves on-call status.
This position has been deemed essential as addressed in the University of Wyoming’s Employee Handbook. Employees in essential positions may be required to work during emergency closures and winter closure based on the nature of their job duties and the reasons for the closure.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide exceptional leadership and coordinate daily operations for residential community.
- Train, supervise, mentor, and evaluate team of Resident Assistants.
- Organize work schedules of student-staff and oversee front customer service desk operations.
- Coordinate the implementation and evaluation of academic, social, and developmental programming utilizing Residential Curriculum.
- Address personal/interpersonal conflict & student behavioral issues.
- Adjudicate student conduct meetings.
- Serve in on-call rotation responding to incidents & emergency situations on-campus.
- Follow emergency protocols and train student staff in safety procedures.
- Confer with and refer students to appropriate University, community, or state resources, as necessary.
- Ensure proper levels of custodial, grounds and facility maintenance; provide mail and referral services.
- Support the department and university with retention and recruitment efforts.
- Support and enforce University policies and regulations and provide interpretation to students.
- Actively promote the University of Wyoming and the department.
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist Housing & Dining with student concerns, marketing, outreach, etc.
- Perform other duties as needed to support Residence Life goals and initiatives
COMPETENCIES:
- Analysis/Problem Identification
- Conflict Management
- Influence
- Sensitivity
- Service Orientation
- Work Prioritization & Management
- Work Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field
Experience: At least 2 years work-related experience
Required licensure, certification, registration or other requirements: None
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree in Student Personnel, Higher Education, or other related field
- Knowledge of student development principles, practices, and procedures
- Experience supervising, training, and evaluating student staff
- Experience with crisis management and serving on-call for residential communities
- Ability to work well under pressure with multiple and challenging deadlines
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:
- Cover letter
- Resume or C.V.
- Contact information for four work-related references (references will only be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position).
Due to a current system limitation, you may only be prompted to upload your resume/CV and a Cover Letter. to ensure your application is complete, we recommend you put all of your application materials into one file with your cover letter. However, if you're experiencing any issues in doing so, please send any additional application materials to [email protected], and a recruiter will manually add them to your application packet. To help us process your application more efficiently, please include the 6-digit job ID number (located at the bottom of the job posting) in your email.
This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 8/17/25 will receive full consideration.
WORK LOCATION:
On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.
WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship for H-1B work authorization or work visa is not available for this position.
HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email [email protected].
ABOUT LARAMIE:
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie’s beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/
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