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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:

– Principal Professional

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Displays mastery of defined skill areas/applications, principles, theories and practices. Evaluates and enhances existing practices. Recognizes emerging trends in area of expertise. Works independently on complex or strategic assignments. Directs and delegates appropriate tasks to others. Implements strategies to ensure achievement of initiatives. Prepares written and/or verbal presentations or proposals on complex issues and deliver to broad audiences. Identifies and implements innovative solutions to important, highly complex strategic and/or operational issues.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– Validates and pays invoices
– Monitors and tracks budgets and funding
– May plan and forecast budgets

Problem Solving:

– Encounters complex and novel problems
– Applies policies, practices, specialized knowledge, and skills to resolve problems
– Understands benefits, limitations, and impact of potential solutions
– Anticipates potential problems and recommends possible solutions within general guidelines

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on complex or strategic assignments
– Uses existing practices as guidelines as well as working knowledge to determine specific work methods
– Carries out work activities independently, with supervisor available to resolve problems
– Reviews work of others to verify technical soundness

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates with both internal and external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members and area leads across the University
– Prepares written and/or verbal presentations or proposals on complex issues and delivers to a broad variety of audiences
– Establishes and maintains networks to facilitate successful communication among units

• Comp Grade – 10
• Minimum – $61,800.00
• MidPoint – $75,700.00
• Maximum – $89,600.00