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Title: Residence Hall Coordinator (Building a Pool)
Division Name: Student Affairs
Department: University Housing Services
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The Residence Hall Coordinator (RHC) provides year-round leadership and direction for one or more residence halls/buildings. The RHC supervises and maintains a comprehensive, inclusive residential living program for students and summer conference guests. They are responsible for developmental programs for both professional staff, paraprofessional staff, and student leaders. The RHC is responsible for the daily direction of the residential facilities, operations, and programs. The RHC also serves on at least one University Housing Services Professional Staff Standing Committee. The RHC also provides professional presentations to paraprofessionals and a professional staff based on current trends and training in higher education and college student personnel. The RHC will strive to create a residential environment conducive to living and learning.

Live-In accommodations are provided for the benefit of the employer in the performance of the duties assigned, and as such may be changed as needed. Apartments are 2 bedrooms; capacity varies and is designated by environmental health and safety.

Additional Information

University Benefit Highlights:

- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time

For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/insurance/

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$3881/month

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree (US equivalent)
2. At least two years of part-time administrative experience at the time of hire.
3. Travel between residential buildings and respond to critical incidents within 10 minutes.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master’s degree.
2. Strong administrative and organizational skills; competent computer and Microsoft Office skills.
3. Strong work ethic.
4. Strong problem-solving skills.
5. Strong interpersonal and team building skills.
6. Provide student-centered and customer service orientation.
7. Strong oral and written communication skills and active listening skills.
8. Accept change with a positive attitude.
9. Flexibility and adaptability to shifting from one task to another.
10. Awareness and support of multicultural issues and diverse environments.

Work Hours

Monday - Friday, 8 – 4:30 p.m.; some evening and weekend required.

This incumbent must have availability for frequent work communication. Work commitments include evening/night and weekend hours. The incumbent must have flexibility related to maintenance work in personal apartment(s). The incumbent will be held financially accountable for keys.

The incumbent could be assigned to a new residential area to accommodate organizational needs which would require moving to a new apartment location. (Responsible for own moving expenses).

Travels between buildings without a car in year-round weather conditions to fulfill responsibilities.

Participates in 24/7/365 on-call/duty rotation.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

1.Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.
2. Effectively communicate daily.
3. Remain at a workstation for extended periods.

Proposed Starting Date

Building a candidate pool at this time.

Required Applicant Documents

Applicants must submit a resume/C.V., cover letter, reference list with at least 3 references and their contact information, and unofficial transcripts for full consideration.

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Contact Information for Applicants

Lisa Kim
ljcente@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 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.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.