Residential Education Hall Coordinator (REHC)

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Residential Education Hall Coordinator - Boca Raton, FL

The Residential Education Hall Coordinator will work closely with a variety of housing, student affairs, university staff and faculty in developing strategies and programs that foster growth and contribute to the student’s success at Florida Atlantic University. In addition, the Residential Education Hall Coordinator is responsible for numerous administrative aspects in the operation of the area they supervise. The Residential Education Hall Coordinator may be assigned to special projects during the summer months (ie. conferences, orientation, staff training).

Summary of Responsibilities:

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  Residential Education
  

  • Oversee implementation of strategies that enable student achievement of the goals of the Residential Curriculum: ENGAGE (in FAU and Residential community), EXPLORE (Self and Ideas); DEVELOP (Cultural Competence); STRENGTHEN (Academic Success). The residential education model is the foundation for all that we do in Residential Life.

  • Meet individually with students to provide personal, social, academic, and co-curricular support that enhances student persistence.

  • Provide leadership, guidance and support to staff, students, and student groups by guiding their efforts to develop communities, increase their social awareness and sense of responsibility.

  • Assume a leadership role in the building community in promoting action and advocacy for social justice and inclusivity.

  • Collaborate with faculty and staff stakeholders to implement programmatic opportunities in the residence halls

  • Utilize institutional data to assess and respond to student needs.

  • Implement academic outreach within the residence halls using the university Starfish Student Success network system.

  • Night and weekend commitments in regards to programs, events, etc.,

  
  Staff Supervision and Leadership
  

  • Provide ongoing training, supervision, and regular development of 10-20 Paraprofessional staff (RAs).

  • Assess skills and development of the RA’s while providing experiences, opportunities, and training, which challenge and support their development.

  • In conjunction with Assistant Director, create an Performance Program, conduct yearly appraisal process for RAs.

  • Advisor of Community Council

  • Conducting weekly 1:1s with the president

  • Attending all meetings and programs

  • Serve as a role model for all hall staff and residents in personal and professional behaviors.

  • Implement the departmental performance improvement process.

  • Advises students informally on personal, social, and academic problems, and when necessary, makes appropriate referrals

  • Mediates a range of student conflicts including roommate agreements and concerns

  • Actively develops an environment, through dialogue and other educational means, that encourages and fosters inclusive communities

  • Participates in the development and implementation of residentially based learning communities assigned to their building

  • Staff will be held accountable for their implementation of the Residential Education Model. Will assess based owl central tracking of program and survey. This will occur monthly.

  • Residential Education Coordinators will be formally evaluated each semester by their supervisor.

  • Resident Education Coordinators will be formally evaluating RA’s each semester.

  
  

  
  Emergency/Crisis Intervention and Response
  

  • Participate in the rotating “on-call” system for the residential campus, responding to emergencies on evenings and weekends. Provide “on-call” duty coverage, on a rotating basis, during times when the University is closed (i.e. Fall Break, Holidays, Winter Break, Spring Break and summer).

  • Use departmental protocol to respond to crisis or emergency situations which includes providing guidance to paraprofessional staff and students. Provide appropriate post-crisis referrals and follow-up with students and staff.

  • The Department of Housing and Residential Education’s residential facilities do not close. We serve our students and remain open during all campus holidays and closures. Due to our 12- month operation, staff will work on-call hours during times when the university is closed or when classes are not in session (ex. during Thanksgiving, Winter Break and Spring Break).

  • This position is considered an essential employee. In the event of severe weather or emergency situations, the university may suspend classes or close the university. This position would be expected to remain at or report to their facilities as soon as conditions reasonably permit.

  
  Administrative
  

  • Report, track, and follow up on maintenance issues with appropriate maintenance and housekeeping staff.

  • Participate in weekly meeting with Residential Education Operations Coordinator

  • Complete weekly community walkthroughs to with residential facilities managers to gauge and follow up on community and facility needs.

  • Attend various departmental meetings on a weekly/biweekly basis.

  • Prepare end of semester and end of year reports in December and May respectively.

  • There is an expectation of general availability during most business hours. Evening commitments such as staff meetings, community council and program attendance is also expected.

  • Attend and participate in all professional staff training.

  • Collaborate with other departmental and university offices such as University Police, Counseling, Student Life, Housing Operations, Residential Facilities, and Wellness Education Services as needed.

  • Communicate and collaborate with various internal departments (such as Business Services, Facilities, Marketing, Assignments and Contracts to support all of Housing’s programs and services.

  • Prepare and monitor program and administrative budgets.

  • Collaborate with Building Operations Manager and Desk Assistants in the management of the daily building desk operations.

  • Supervise, lead and manage Residential Education/Housing processes in building like Opening, Closing, Damage Billing, Health and Safety Inspections, etc.

  • Serve as the buildings primary student conduct hearing officer to help create a positive community environment in which students learn from their actions and assume responsibility for their actions.

  • Meet with students in violation of residence hall policies, adjudicate cases, and sanction students.

  • Implement and interpret housing policy to staff and students.

  
  

Professional Development

• Takes an active interest in identifying and participating in their professional development

• Exhibits the ability to engage in in-depth self-reflection and apply what they learned to their professional and personal lives

• Adheres to Association of College and University Officers-International (ACUHO-I), National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA), and American College Personnel Administrators (ACPA) ethical standards

• Presents workshops and training sessions for staff and students

• Serves on University, Divisional, and Departmental Committees as requested

FAU Benefits and Perks

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.

• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

• Flexible work arrangement plans - https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.php

• Sick Leave Pool Program

• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).

• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day - https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf

• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php

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Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.
This position requires on campus residency

Salary:

$41,000 per year
Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP)

College or Department:

Student Affairs: Residential Education

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., with some nights and weekends.

Application Deadline:

2024-05-28

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position may close without prior notice.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources at 561-297-3057. For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email [email protected] or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004.