University System of Georgia POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

COORDINATOR of RESIDENCE LIFE (Auxiliary Services)                                             08–305

APPLICATION PROCESS: Submit an SPSU employment application, a letter of interest and a current resume with work references to: Human Resources, Southern Polytechnic State University, 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, Georgia 30060-2896 or submit in person Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Please note: Background checks will be required for all final candidates selected for employment).

POSITION SUMMARY

This is a professional position where the Coordinator of Residence Life is responsible for providing 24/7 leadership to the residence life programming, either directly or through the resident assistants.  Responsible for coordinating residence life programming with other programming units on campus, i.e., student activities, recreation and wellness, etc. This is a twelve-month, full-time, live-on campus position. Utilities and cable television are provided. The Coordinator of Residence Life reports to the Director of Housing and Residence Life.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  1.         Provides leadership for on campus residential areas.

  2.       Serves primarily in the roles of supervisor, educator, counselor and administrator.

  3.       Shares the responsibility for developing and maintaining residential communities that facilitate student growth and development.

  4.       Creates a residential environment that contributes to the total development of each individual.

  5.       Attend/evaluate programs and events that enrich co-curricular life and involve faculty, staff and administrators in the living-learning experiences.

  6.       Selects, trains, supervises, develops and evaluates the Resident Assistants.

  7.       Handles disciplinary hearings.

  8.       Makes referrals concerning personal and academic counseling needs to appropriate university departments.

  9.       Administers programming budget for area.

10.        Assists other Department of Housing and Residence Life staff with room assignments and opening/closing processes.

11.        Works with Assistant Director for Operations in facilitating inspections and assessing damages.

12.        Working knowledge of Banner and RMS software package.

13.        It is a requirement for this position to live on campus in living accommodations provided by the University which includes utilities and cable television.

14.         Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Housing and Residence Life.

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

1.         Excellent computer skills and ability to master housing software.

QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelors degree in higher education administration or a related field plus a minimum of two years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.  A master’s degree in higher education administration or a related field preferred.  Previous experience in Residence Life within a college / University setting strongly desired.

DAYS/HOURS: Summer Hours: Monday – Thursday; 7:30am – 6:00pm; Friday - CLOSED

Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm (Regular Hours Effective: 8/11/08)

SALARY: Commensurate with experience

Southern Polytechnic State University, a member of the University System of Georgia, is a residential university with approximately 4,200 students pursuing bachelors and masters degrees in many of the nation’s fastest growing technology fields. The university, located one mile west of 1-75’s Exit 263, is just 20 minutes northwest of downtown Atlanta. Southern Polytechnic is an EOE/ADA/AA Employer v University System of Georgia.

Posted: May 15, 2008