Residence Coordinator

University of North Carolina Wilmington, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Wilmington, NORTH CAROLINA
Deadline: 19 Mar 2024

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This position is designated as Exempt from the Human Resources Act (EHRA).


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​Benefits of Working at UNCW
Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.
Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.
As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.
We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy , and the employee assistance program , many of which are offered free of charge.
Working Title Residence Coordinator
External Link to Posting https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/31344
Vacancy Number E1112
Position Number 8025
Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus
Home Department Housing and Residence Life - 40010
Division Student Affairs - 40000 Division
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
UNC Wilmington prides itself on providing a “high touch” institutional setting for its students. As a result, the Residence Coordinator is expected to be familiar with their residents while providing support and mentoring through consistent student interactions. The Residence Coordinator is also tasked with creating a community of respect and inclusiveness centered on UNCW’s “Seahawk Respect Compact”. It is a great time to join our team as four new residential buildings will be coming online over the next three years. The primary responsibilities as the Residence Coordinator include:
  • Responsible for one of seven residential areas of between 400-660 residents.
  • Supervises and evaluates 8 – 15 Residents Assistants, 1 graduate assistant, and indirectly 10 – 30 Desk Receptionists.
  • Implements UNCW’s community development model to provide educational programming, intentional interactions and a living community of belonging.
  • Serves as a rotating crisis management contact for 3,850 residential students.
  • Functions as a university conduct officer in the Office of the Dean of Students adjudicating both housing and non-housing cases and ensures University Code of Conduct and HRL Community Standards are enforced / documented.
  • Manages a budget ranging of $7000 – $35,000 and must possess an understanding of departmental budgeting processes.
  • Develops and maintains positive working relationships with colleagues across the Division of Student Affairs.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
• Master’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
  • Master’s degree in College Student Development, Student Affairs, Higher Education, Counseling or relate field
  • 1+ years of undergraduate or graduate staff experience in housing
  • Experience with supervising college students, staff training / development, student group advising, crisis management
  • Experience with budget management, operating 24/7 desks, facility management, handling / report Title IX situations, and working with University Police.
  • Experience building relationships with students, supervising, and supporting students.
  • Ability to oversee hall programs and serve as teh fiscal manager for the community.
  • Ability to manage conflicts and crisis situations.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with campus partners.
Required Certifications or Licensures
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
Primary purpose of the division, department, and/or grant The Department of Housing and Residence Life at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington houses approximately 5100 students in a combination of residence halls, suites, and apartments. In order to facilitate a positive living experience on the campus, a variety of staff are necessary to carry out the responsibilities. Full-time professional staff, student residence hall staff, and facilities staff work to develop an atmosphere conducive to academic and personal growth. It is the mission of the Department of Housing and Residence Life to appropriately challenge residents to develop to their full potential by supporting their educational and personal growth and development.
The Department of Housing and Residence Life strives to establish a satisfactory physical environment that emphasizes the utilization of human and material resources in an efficient manner. In order to facilitate each student’s personal and academic growth, it is essential that a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment be provided. The Housing and Residence Life staff will maintain an environment that is conducive to educational excellence by providing academic support, educational opportunities, and challenges for individual residents. Opportunities for students to attain a greater appreciation and understanding of cultural and lifestyle differences and opportunities for leadership and self-governance roles are integral to the on-campus experience.
College/School Information
University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.
A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
EEO Statement
At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Number of Openings Multi-Positions
Special Notes to Applicants
PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the ‘Work History’ section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.
Months Per Year 12 Months
FTE 1.0 (40 hours per week)
Type of Position Permanent
Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited Positions
Job Posting Date 02/21/2024
Posting Close Date 03/19/2024

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