Residential Living Coordinator (Contract)

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Overview:Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.Student Housing is a self-funded, large and complex campus department consisting of 6 housing communities and 3 support units, with more than 300 staff employees, 300-400 student employees and an annual operating budget of $120 million. Student Housing provides housing for approximately 9,000 undergraduates, graduate students and their families in over 250 buildings and approximately 3.3 million sq. ft.
Currently, Student Housing houses 51% of UCI's enrolled students (in conjunction with American Campus Communities, UCI's 3rd party housing partner) with a goal of housing 60% as part of the campus Long Range Development Plan (LRDP). Student Housing also provides maintenance and repair services to student residents.

Responsibilities:Using knowledge and skills as a seasoned, experienced Student Services professional, performs the full range of duties and responsibilities within a Student Life specialization. Assesses situations and determines appropriate action or referral. Works independently under general supervision to provide information and interpretation of complex policies, procedures and regulations. Identifies and responds to student needs for programs, services, and crisis intervention.
Under the direction of the Associate Director of Residence Life, the Residence Living Coordinator shares responsibility for after hour emergency and crisis response in a diverse community setting. Assist in the development of community through connecting with residents, supervising student staff, programming, advising groups, managing projects, adjudicating student conduct and administrative duties, this will be a visible and important position in developing the residence community. Overall responsibilities include the selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of student staff (Resident Advisor and others as applicable, oversight of programming, budget management, counseling and referring students (individually and in groups) assisting with residence hall classes, committee work within housing and with other student service offices; and working cooperatively with other campus agencies such as UCI Police Department (UCIPD), Counseling Center, and Health Services. The Residence Living Coordinator will assist the Associate Director in the development of the overall Residence Life program within student housing. This is a Student Housing position, initial assignment is community based, and may be changed depending on departmental needs.Qualifications:Total CompensationIn addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
The expected pay range for this recruitment is $58,600.- $66,218. (Annual).

Required:

• Thorough knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of Student Affairs / Student Life specialization.
• Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving, identifying measures of system performance and the actions to improve performance.
• Abilities in project management, problem identification and reasoning skills.
• Ability to develop original ideas to solve problems.
• Ability to recruit, select, train, supervise and evaluate staff.
• Skill in counseling individual students and groups of students of diverse backgrounds regarding personal and academic needs; knowledge of campus resources for referrals.
• Ability to respond in a rational and level-headed manner in a crisis or emergency situation using effective crisis management techniques.
• Experience administering a student conduct process and skills in interpreting, enforcing and explaining to residents University Policies
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact successfully in a diverse setting.
• Ability to organize, implement, evaluate resident events and activities within a purposeful community development context.
• Knowledge of student development theory to the student housing population.
• Knowledge in diversity and multicultural education.
• Ability to develop, implement and monitor budget, and maintain accurate records of expenditures.
• Master's degree in student personnel or related field and/or equivalent education and experience.

• Experience administering a student conduct process and skills in interpreting, enforcing and explaining to residents University Policies.

Preferred:

• Strong knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs and knowledge of University and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences.

Special Conditions:

• Must be willing to work evenings, nights, and some weekends and/or an alternative work schedule. Required to share night and weekend duty.
• Must live in housing provided by the complex and sign a live-on agreement.
• Must be willing to respond to emergencies and crisis. Required to return to work in the event of a natural disaster.
• May be assigned to work in a different primary residential community due to staffing changes.

Conditions of Employment:The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement:The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.