Resident Life Area Coordinator

Position Announcement

Responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operation and programs of Campus View Suites 2, averaging 530 residents. This involves overseeing development of a community and educational environment that encourages student engagement, positive relationships, and student success. Supervise the part-time Resident Managers of Nisson Towers, Abby Apartments. This position is required to live in provided on-campus housing within Campus View Suites 2 . Information about Housing & Resident Life can be found online at https://housing.dixie.edu .

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day resident life operations and programs of Campus View Suites 2, averaging 530 residents.
• Supervise the part-time Resident Managers of Nisson Towers and Abby Apartments, including weekly one-to-one meetings, conducting annual performance evaluations, and by extension, coordinate the day-to-day resident life options and programs of these areas.
• Oversee the development of a community and educational environment that encourages student engagement, positive relationships, and student success.
• Respond to emergency situations and assist in resolving resident concerns, roommate conflict, etc.
• Plan and implement active educational, social and cultural programs for the personal growth and development of residents. Plan, propose, implement and assess Living Learning Communities, as determined by the department’s strategic plan.
• Assist in the management and facilitation of the student conduct process by implementing and enforcing university and departmental rules and regulations, as well as adjudicating minor student conduct cases, as assigned by the Director.
• Assist in the management and updating of Housing & Resident Life social media accounts to promote the Resident Life program.
• Utilize StarRez (student housing management software) when performing daily responsibilities, including updating student and building information, processing forms, and creating reports.
• Participate in on-call duty coverage, one week out of every four weeks, to respond to on-campus student housing incidents and student crisis situations.
• Monitor and communicate concerns related to facilities, including safety and security, cleaning service, maintenance and keys. Provide supervision and assistance during check-in/check-out periods.
• Plan, organize, and assist in the facilitation of the centralized process for student staff recruitment, selection, placement and training. Select, train, supervise and evaluate ten resident assistants, including conducting the weekly RA staff meeting and one-to-one meetings.
• Schedule, prep and facilitate summer camps and conferences, in coordination with other DSU departments, including the selection, training and supervising of summer conference cleaners.
• Serve as the Advisor to the Resident Hall Association (RHA) and facilitate the election/selection process of the RHA Executive Council.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Two years’ experience working in Residence Life, Student Involvement, or related fields during graduate or undergraduate career required. Experience advising a student group preferred.
• Knowledge of Student Development and Student Involvement theories required; knowledge and experience with Living Learning Communities preferred.
• Computer proficiency, with good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (particularly Word and Outlook) required; knowledge of Banner, StarRez and Maxient systems preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, with ability to respond to, and concentrate on, multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills required, with the ability to interact with a diverse group of individuals and campus departments in establishing and maintaining effective and positive relationships.
• Outgoing personality, with a history of dependability, reliability, and initiative.

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Full-time professional staff (overtime-exempt) position. Annual salary of $40,000, with a furnished two-bedroom apartment with kitchen included (rent-free/utilities paid). Desired start date of July 16, 2021. Excellent benefits package included (see https://humanresources.dixie.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details).

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins April 12 , 2021 . Submit cover letter, resume, and contact information (including email) for three professional references electronically. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office at (435) 652-7520.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Dixie State University (DSU) is an open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic institution committed to exceptional student learning and success. DSU has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating a student-centered active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, DSU is located in picturesque southwestern Utah with its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. The nearest metropolitan area is Las Vegas, NV (120 miles), with amenities such as an international airport and professional sporting teams. Click here to learn more about the University.

Dixie State university is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 12,000 students. We offer over 230 programs, including masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. DSU seeks to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic university. DSU is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of DSU are fully committed to Affirmative Action and within its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Dixie State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or DSU’s non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury - titleix@dixie.edu , HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
• Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Abby Del Giacco - titleix@dixie.edu , 435-652-7731.

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://titleix.dixie.edu/ or contact:

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, ocr@ed.gov , 800-421-3481.
• U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, ocr.denver@ed.gov , 303-844-5695.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.