Coordinator for Residence Life: Building Supervisor

Appalachian State University

United States, North Carolina, Boone

287 Rivers Street (Show on map)

Mar 06, 2025

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Position Title	Coordinator for Residence Life: Building Supervisor
Location	Boone, NC
Faculty Rank
Provide Rank
Position Number	065271
Department	University Housing-Residence Life - 325000

Position Summary Information

Minimum Qualifications	Master's degree One to three years of experience working in college housing. Two years of GA experience is equivalent to one year full-time.
License/Certification Required
Preferred Qualifications	Master's degree in College Student Development, Student Affairs, Higher Education, Counseling, or related field Full-time experience working in college housing Crisis and case management experience Supervision experience Professional involvement in the field
Essential Duties and Responsibilities	The Coordinator position is a highly visible member of the university community who interacts across divisional lines and works collaboratively with many segments of the university. This is a live-in position, meaning staff members are provided a furnished apartment, meal plan, and upgraded reserved parking space. When available and approved, Coordinators receive departmental support for professional involvement and travel. There are 9 Coordinators on the Residence Life Team, along with 13 Graduate Assistants, 3 Assistant Directors, 2 Administrative Professionals, and the Senior Associate Director Supervision Direct supervision of 1-2 RDs, 6-9 RAs, and indirect supervision of 12-15 RAs Oversee RD supervision of their individual halls. Conduct bi-monthly one-on-one meetings with all staff. Conduct weekly staff meetings with RA staff and bi-monthly area meetings with RD staff. Provide on-going staff training and development. Complete formal evaluations of staff once each semester. Oversee management of programming and staff development budgets. Work to create an environment of mutual support and encouragement of teamwork. Assist with the selection and training of all student staff members. Community Development & Residence Education Develop goals for the community on an annual basis. Be accessible, visible and present to students in the building and area. Assist in the implementation of the programming model and provide educational and social activities in community. Develop and utilize skills to work with diverse student populations. Maintain sensitivity to different perspectives and identities. Opportunity to assist with and promote the Residence Hall Association and National Residence Hall Honorary. Opportunity to work with Residential Learning Communities (RLCs). Collaborate with partnering departments to facilitate social and educational activities for the community on a regular basis and to develop relationships to assist in connecting students to resources. Attend staff-planned activities and educational programs Crisis Management Provide leadership to staff and students during crises in the residence hall and in the greater campus community. Participate in a rotating weekly on-call system providing emergency assistance to staff and residents. Monitor and maintain in-hall RA duty rotation. Provide duty coverage during one university break. Become familiar with and follow institutional and departmental guidelines regarding emergencies. Case Management for Student Wellness and Conduct Review all incident reports and documentations and refer appropriate incident reports to Student Conduct. Coordinate resolution of most first and second-time University Housing and Code of Conduct violations. Clearly communicate, interpret and enforce department and university policies to staff and students. Ensure staff members are appropriately confronting and documenting behavior issues and concerns. Serve as the primary case manager for student concerns and intervention within the area of responsibility, including coordinating wellness checks, follow-up, and coordination with the Dean of Students. Serve as a resource or referral for information concerning University life. Administration Serve on departmental committees such as RA or GA training and development, RA or GA recruitment and selection, Residential Curriculum, Assessment, etc. Serve on departmental and division committees, task forces and selection committees as requested or approved by supervisor. Along with the Residence Life staff team, develop and assist in achieving University Housing department goals. Discuss, implement and evaluate policy-making decisions affecting Residence Life. Complete semester reports for the Senior Associate Director of University Housing for Residence Life. Attend staff training and professional development events in University Housing and Student Development. Attend and participate in weekly Residence Life full-time meetings and bi-monthly GA meetings. Attend monthly University Housing meetings and Student Development meetings when feasible. Meet bi-monthly with Assistant Director of Residence Life. Develop and complete a professional development plan. Post and maintain office hours as required by supervisor. Work closely with the Housing Administration staff regarding room changes, consolidations, occupancy reports, withdrawals, etc. Perform administrative tasks as delegated by the Senior Associate Director of Residence Life. Complete summer responsibilities including, but not limited to summer school, orientation, and special projects. Facilities Management Keep complete and accurate information of all residents including building rosters, room condition forms, emergency contact information, key inventories (hall and staff), etc. Assume responsibility for hall opening and closing and coordinate check-in and check-out procedures. Maintain monthly contact with building maintenance staff, housekeeping staff, and area supervisors. Conduct fire drills in the residence hall once a semester. Leadership Develop and utilize skills to work with diverse student populations. Maintain sensitivity to different perspectives and identities. Learn inclusive ways to advocate for the needs of all students. Actively engage in reflection of personal identity and how it influences work with students and colleagues, which includes professional development opportunities. Hold self, students and staff members accountable to departmental expectations of creating an inclusive environment in the residence halls.
Type of Position	Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty	Staff/Non-Faculty
Appointment Type	1.0
Work Schedule/Hours	Mon-Fri, (8am-5pm), with flexibility depending on Night/Weekend commitments
Number of Hours Per Week	40
Number of Months Per Year	12
Mandatory Staff	Yes
Suggested Salary Range	$42,000 - $44,000
Physical Demands of Position	To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date	07/03/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins	02/23/2025
Proposed Date of Hire	07/01/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants	To be considered please provide the following: Resume Cover Letter Include list of references with contact information in the body of application.
Search Chair Name	Katherine Glassman
Search Chair Email	glassmankm@appstate.edu
Quick Link	https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/46897
Posting Number	201501469P