Resident Life Coordinator
Student Life

SALARY

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$40,400

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LOCATION

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Daytona Beach Campus

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JOB TYPE

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Fulltime

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POSITION

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#11867

POSTED

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2/6/2024

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CLOSING DATE

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Open until filled

How would you like to work for a dynamic, innovative and growing State College? Daytona State has trained the future leaders of Volusia and Flagler Counties and beyond for more than 65 years. Our graduates serve in the critical fields of healthcare, emergency services, business, education, hospitality, engineering, cybersecurity, digital media and more. We want you to be part of our team!

We offer competitive salaries, excellent health, dental and life insurance plans, and the opportunity to participate in the Florida Retirement System. Employees also enjoy a wide range of other incentives such as professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, free use of our aquatic and fitness centers, discounts on cultural events, generous leave policies and more.

We’re honored to be included in Orlando Business Journal's “Best Employers in Volusia County” rankings.

You belong here!

Required Qualifications: This position requires a bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Events Management, or related field and a minimum of four (4) years related experience in a college or university setting. This position requires living in an on-campus apartment (maximum of 4 total for occupancy) on the first floor of the student residence hall or in an available unit in the student apartment complex.

**Preferred Qualifications: **A master's degree is preferred. Previous experience in student housing is also preferred.

**Working Hours: **8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, however a flexible work schedule including additional hours, weekends, evenings and/or holidays is required.

Key Responsibilities **: **This is not a comprehensive list of responsibilities.

• Coordinate, plan, and organize the activities of the Residence Life Department. Provide direction and oversight for the administration of department functions. Develop, recommend, and manage operating budget requirements. Manage a living community of approximately 250 student residents. Coordinate office operations to include confirming room assignments, key access management, and the check in and check out process. Serve as liaison with Admissions, DSC Housing corporation, Student Accounts, Counseling Office, Financial Aid, Information Technology, Director of Athletics, and other departments as appropriate. Serve as liaison to Facilities Services staff, reporting issues and ensuring reported issues are resolved.
• Develop and distribute clear directives necessary for smooth administration. Provide supervision and management to ensure efficient and effective operation of the Resident Housing Department. Select, train, assign, and evaluate staff including student employees. Maintain high visibility and availability, including attending student events and activities, and regularly interacting with student residents.
• Respond to inquiries and/or concerns from students, staff, or the public to solve problems or discrepancies. Collaborate with other areas and departments to identify and support activities of benefit to the entire College. Cultivate a positive and engaging living environment that fosters a sense of belonging and enable students to build positive relationships with one another.
• Attend or conduct staff and other College meetings to exchange information. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience with work order systems and Peoplesoft. Compile information, maintains records, and provides occupancy reports in addition to monthly and yearly reports of student programs, activities, and student conduct concerns.
• Assist in the management of the College’s student code of conduct process by implementing and enforcing all college and departmental rules, policies, and procedures, in addition to supporting the residential students in solving problems and providing them with referrals to campus and community resources as needed.
• Serve as on-call contact and emergency response liaison for the student resident housing units. Participate in a collaborative judicial/student discipline process with the Office of Judicial Affairs for students living in on campus housing. Ensure the security and safety of students.
• Responsible for selecting and training student resident staff including student employees.

**Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: **

• Ability to relate to and work with students, exercise good judgment, and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to exercise strong organizational skills, work in a multiple-task environment, promote positive student, faculty, and staff relations, and relate to the student population.
• Ability to use basic computer software programs including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Some heavy lifting is required during special events.

For consideration, applicants must submit an online application at www.DaytonaState.edu/hr. Applicants may also upload their cover letter, resume and transcripts of all degrees and coursework. Application must include the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. If formal education occurred at an international institution, a copy of the degree evaluation must be uploaded and submitted with the online application. Candidates will not be considered if copies of transcripts (and / or third-party evaluations) are not furnished by the position closing date. Any candidate hired must supply official transcripts within 30 days of employment.

Criminal background checks are required.

For more information, please contact us at 386.506.4505 or visit our website at http://www.DaytonaState.edu .

Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process. To request accommodations, contact 386.506.4505.

Daytona State College prohibits discrimination and provides equal access, equal educational opportunity, and equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and veteran status. For more details, read our policy at this site https://www.daytonastate.edu/equity/index.html or contact Human Resources at 386-506-4505 or 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd. Building 100, Room 303 Daytona Beach.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER

Required Skills

Required Experience

• Should be able to solve a variety of mathematical questions.
• Must be capable of using a variety of test equipment and other tools used in complicated rework operations.
• Good visual capability and attention to detail.
• Work from moderately difficult charts and operation sheets.
• Job entails working with small parts/components, must have excellent hand-eye coordination and good manual dexterity in both hands
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to read and interpret operation sheets
• Must be able to work quickly and with accuracy
• Must be able to work from blue prints, operation sheets, sketches and oral or written instructions
• Must pass annual eye exam which requires 20/20 vision with corrective lenses