Job Details

Senior Coordinator- Housing

Position Number: 6452235
Location: El Paso, TX
Position Type: Residence Life and Housing

Senior Coordinator- Housing

Job ID: 13804
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About UTEP

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

UTEP is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 85% of our 25,000 students are Hispanic, and half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

Position Information

Hiring Department: Housing

Posting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends

FLSA status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.

Salary: $46,550 annually

Required Application Materials:

Resume
Cover Letter
List of three references

Note: To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

Purpose of Position

Provides overall management and leadership in residential communities. Principal responsibilities include staff supervision and development, residential education, community development, crisis management, administration and building management, student discipline, hall council advising, summer operations, and other department/university-wide responsibilities. Serves as the primary professional staff member available in student housing for student contact, thus, must be available to students in the evening and weekend as required.

Essential Functions

Staff Supervision and Development

Provides leadership, supervision, and development for the Resident Assistants and Desk Assistants
and Desk Assistant staff. Direct supervision for 8-12 student staff.
Selects, trains, and supervises student staff members.
Assists in the development and implementation of departmental training sessions prior to each semester.
Provides for each Resident Assistant, Desk Assistant personal and para-professional development through periodic performance reviews.
Facilitates on-going team building and staff development opportunities.
Assists in the development of techniques for evaluating the Resident Assistants and Desk Assistants

Residential Education

Responsible for creating an environment that fosters living and learning for all on-campus housing.
Conducts formal and informal assessments to determine the needs of residents.
Provides leadership for themed housing programs that are offered on campus.
Responds to and counsels students on academic and social issues that arise.
Provide opportunities for students and staff to learn from the UTEP Edge program

Community Development

Responsible for fostering a sense of community in on-campus housing.
Works with the Resident Assistant and Desk Assistants in the development of activities designed to develop connections between residents.
Uses creative and innovative methods to personally connect to residents.
Provides guidance and referral assistance to campus and community resources to individual students as deemed necessary.
Provides training for Resident Assistants and Desk Assistants on campus and community resources so that they can provide guidance to students.
Response to roommate conflicts and other resident concerns.
Identifies at-risk students through personal and staff interactions.
Counsels at-risk students about campus resources and/or refer the student to appropriate campus departments or community agencies.

Crisis Management

Responsible for the management and referral of incidents that occur in designated building(s).
Participates in on-call duty rotation to provide support to the residential population.
Works closely with the Division of Student Affairs, Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution, University Counseling Center, University Police
Department, and other campus/local resources.
Develops and maintains awareness of campus and community resources

Administration and Building Management

Responsible for day-to-day administrative oversight within designated area.
Provide hands-on leadership during move-in and move-out times.
Participates in regular building tours for perspective students.
Conduct regular weekly walk-through of designated area
Coordinate the monthly Health and Safety Inspections within designated area.
Coordinates the program budgets for the staff and area accounts.
Manages the occupancy and assignment procedures and records along with the Assistant Director of Operations.
Coordinates damage accountability and billing process.
Ensures the proper management of keys (student room, common area, and staff/office keys).
Builds relationships with housekeeping, maintenance, and other departments to ensure the physical environment is maintained at optimum levels.
Responsible for one of the following department-wide initiatives
- Student Staff Selection
- Student Staff Training
- Engagement Development

Student Conduct

Responsible for the student conduct process in designated area.
Manages student conduct cases utilizing procedures outlined by the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution.
Works closely with the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution to adjudicate student conduct cases as detailed in the Handbook of Operating Procedures and regents Rules and Regulations.
Develops pro-active solutions to address student conduct issues.

Hall Council Advising

Responsible for the development of strong student leadership opportunities within the department.
Establishes strong partnerships with Student Government Association.
Recruits and actively supports the formation of hall council(s).
Promotes hall council as they work to accomplish their goals.
Facilitates individual and team development opportunities for student leaders.

Summer Operations

Responsible for summer collateral assignments.
- Summer Student Housing
- Summer Intern Housing
- Camps and Conferences Housing
Assists the Department and Division with New Student Orientation program.
Ensures the completion of the summer turn process in preparation of the fall semester.

Department/University-Wide Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting with a variety of departmental and/or campus-wide committees and projects.
Serves on multiple department or division committees.
Participates in summer orientation and related activities.
May teach or assist with the UNIV 1301 Living Learning class.

Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.

Complies with all State and University policies.

Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree

and

Experience: Three year professional experience in an on-campus, residence life department or campus housing department. Prior experience and supervision of student staff required. Requires full-time live-in at designated residence life location.

Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree

Additional Information

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 25 pounds.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Communication Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.

To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=13804&PostingSeq=1