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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:

– Supervisor

Base Description:

– Supervises direct reports, but primarily completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates appropriate knowledge to perform own work; spends majority of time on tasks related to own job responsibilities. Demonstrates baseline planning, organizing, directing, and facilitating skills. Reviews completed work of others to verify accuracy and quality. Follows recommended approaches to assigned work. Supervises assigned staff and coordinates routine work activities. Monitors employee interactions and facilitates a productive working environment. Communicates instructions and policies in a consistent, effective and timely manner. Identifies and addresses concerns appropriately. Makes recommendations for possible solutions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Typically oversees at least 2 full–time direct reports or equivalent team of part–time and/or student workers (for Support track, performs work at Senior Support level or higher; for Professional track, performs work at the Advanced Professional level or higher)

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets for specific area and/or grant(s)

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows standard operating procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems
– Applies proven and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on difficult work assignments, conferring with manager on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– Organizes work of direct reports and may set priorities within general guidelines established by manager
– Reviews the work of others to verify accuracy, quality, and conformance to required procedures and special instructions

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and the University
– Communicates with external audiences for scheduling/coordination
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Collaborates closely with team members; may interact with other staff outside of area
– Utilizes a communication style that is appropriate for a given situation
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials

• Comp Grade – 8
• Minimum – $51,000.00
• MidPoint – $62,500.00
• Maximum – $74,000.00