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Residential Education

The Residential Education Specialist coordinates and supports the delivery of academic, educational, recreational, cultural, residential, social, and other cocurricular programs this position advises/counsels students and student organizations in the implementation and delivery of programs, events, activities and services

• Participate in the development, presentation, administration, planning, and evaluation of student programs and services
• Provide personal counseling and conflict mediation to students on a 24-hour as-needed basis; provide support and guidance for students on a variety of issues including roommate conflicts, personal treats/intimidation, alcohol or drug use/abuse, sexual assault, academic adjustment, personal development and peer interactions
• Conduct crisis intervention on matters related to threats, harassment, personal assault, sexual assault, serious personal injuries or illness, student death, fire or other safety emergency, and property damage
• Administer the student code of conduct to include hearing judicial cases
• Make referrals to University and community agencies as appropriate
• Organize, develop, implement, and administer social, educational, and service-learning programs/activities
• Plan and create student orientation fall/spring for campus population, recruiting events, and housing and or transfer programs
• Assist in the development of unit policies
• Recommend decisions related to various student services including housing, financial aid, health and wellness, career services, academic advising, judicial affairs, student leadership, diversity and equity, and religious services
• Serve as the building/unit liaison to various campus and University offices
• Provide information to students on available resources, including websites, newsletters, informational materials/brochures, annual or bi-annual reports, etc.
• Advise various student groups as assigned
• Supervise and train some student staff
• May teach relevant accredited courses
• May maintain budget, review and approve transactions
• Demonstrate commitment to diversity and sustainability

Level:

– Intermediate Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates ability to perform intermediate tasks in defined skill areas. Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of internal procedures. Works under general supervision, performing assignments that may be varied and sometimes difficult. Supports team decisions and follows through with team responsibilities. Interprets and communicates information clearly and accurately. Demonstrates intermediate problem–solving skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers or volunteers

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems; occasionally faces more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– Applies knowledge of larger unit goals, priorities, and related procedures in determining course of action

Independence of Action:

– Work is generally monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided
– Uses available guidelines to make appropriate adaptations to routine situations and refers other situations to supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and/or the University
– May communicate with external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 7
• Minimum – $46,400.00
• MidPoint – $56,800.00
• Maximum – $67,300.00