Coordinator, Resident Life & Student Experience

Make a difference at one of Florida’s premier institutions for education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Florida Polytechnic University, ranked the No. 1 public college in the region by U.S. News and World Report, offers a unique working environment that encourages faculty and staff to be part of a culture that prizes collaboration, innovation, and the willingness to go above and beyond to ensure our students and University succeed. Florida Poly offers a small campus academic environment where students form connections with their faculty and peers as they pursue high-value degrees in engineering and applied sciences.

The University is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and equipment and two award-winning, architecturally distinct academic buildings. Its evolving curriculum, designed to meet the needs of industry and provide a life-long educational foundation for students, has helped the institution grow in prominence since its opening in 2014. Florida Poly’s deliberately small classes, affordability, and outstanding graduate outcomes have helped it earn recognitions such as being named a top value school, in the top 25 nationally for affordability, and in the top five best universities in the South for tech students. Accredited by ABET and SACSCOC, Florida Poly is educating some of the brightest minds in Florida and attracting standout talent from across the nation.

JOB TITLE

Coordinator, Resident Life & Student Experience

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Florida’s only public university exclusively teaching science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) is looking for exceptional candidates to serve as the Coordinator of Residential Life & Student Experience.

The Residential Life & Student Experience Coordinator is a live-in position providing direct support of a comprehensive residential life program at Florida Polytechnic University. This role directly supports the student experience and is committed to providing a safe and inclusive residential experience that empowers residents to develop and grow in their leadership, collaboration, innovation and adaptability.

JOB DESCRIPTION

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate a co-curricular residential life experience that is guided by university and student affairs values;
• Delivery of a quality residential assistant training curriculum and experience;
• Serve as a judicial hearing officer for student conduct;
• Participate in on-call crisis response for the residence halls;
• Implement programs and initiatives that enhance the living-learning experience by providing a holistic approach to working with RAs and residents;
• Organize, lead and manage Resident Assistants;
• Serve as a primary point of contact for concerns regarding the emotional, physical, and academic well-being of all students;
• Initiate, present and participate in training for Resident Assistants, as well as other Student Affairs staff.
• Spearhead and assist with large-scale department wide events, programs and initiatives offered to the entire campus community relating to topics around leadership, collaboration, innovation, adaptability, social justice/diversity, sustainability, community engagement, and more
• Assist with departmental responsibilities including but not limited to residence halls opening and closing, room selection and assignment processes, room and building inventories, building/room and damage assessments, keys and access, facilities operations, occupancy management and charges, and residential documentation;
• Work in collaboration with campus partners to plan and coordinate intervention programs for at-risk students;
• Serve as a resource for campus support services available to students, making necessary referrals to other campus support services as needed;
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of student learning theory and developmental outcomes, and experience in its application;
• Effective communication skills (oral and written);
• Crisis management experience;
• Ability to build teams and work collaboratively;
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy;
• Proven personal initiative, problem-solving skills and customer service etiquette;
• Disposition and proven work ethic to handle busy work cycles that include evenings and weekends;
• Experience collaborating with administrative services, operations, housekeeping/ facilities, campus police, as well as other parties integral to the resident hall experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience: One to three years full or part time experience in residential life, housing, student activities or student affairs.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in the area of Counseling, Psychology, Higher Education or a related field.

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF LAW:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• This position requires a criminal background check, which may include a Level II screening as required by Florida Statute §435.04.
• This position is subject to federal and state privacy regulations.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: This position is salary exempt. This is a live-in position that will have on-duty and off-duty hours scheduled accordingly.

TARGET HIRING SALARY: $36,030 annually. Housing accommodations provided.

APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: The position is open until filled.

APPLICATION PROCESS: In addition to completing the online application, all Applicants are required to upload the following as an attachment to the application (preferably in PDF format):

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of at least three (3) professional references (names and contact information)

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Florida Polytechnic University is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the University) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or genetic information.

FLORIDA POLY BENEFITS INFORMATION

Florida Poly qualified employees have the opportunity to take advantage of a variety of health benefits (through the State of Florida) to help meet their specific needs, as well as the needs of their family. This comprehensive coverage includes flexible spending accounts, medical and life insurance, and workers compensation.

· Health benefits are administered through People First , on behalf of the State of Florida, as pre-tax insurance plans. People First handles all new hire enrollments, coverage changes, premium administration, and dependent eligibility.

· Their Service Center is staffed Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m.–6 p.m. EST, at 1-866-663-4735.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING ATTACHMENTS:

Required attachments are listed on each posting. Please be sure to attach all required documents in the Resume/CV field before continuing through the application. Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made and additional attachments will not be considered.

An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process. For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire.

Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline.

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements.

This position requires a background check, which may include a level II screening as required by the Florida Statute §435.04.