Job Description

Lubbock

Residence Life Coordinator

42262BR

University Student Housing

Position Description

Coordination and management of students, staff, and programs within a residence hall/complex. Supervises subordinate staff, student employees and volunteers.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the Hub City because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Major/Essential Functions

***The Residence Life Coordinator Position is a LIVE-ON Position which means that you must reside in an apartment located within the assigned Residence Hall on the TTU Campus.***

• Provide direct supervision to 1 full-time Senior Specialist; 1-2 Graduate Hall Coordinators; 6-23 Community Advisors and up to 12 Student Assistants.
• Utilize systems of accountability for staff processes, procedures, and departmental expectations; follow corrective action processes when necessary.
• Participate in the recruitment, selection, training and development of professional and paraprofessional staff.
• Complete formal and informal feedback for evaluations of staff as requested.
• Provide indirect supervision and advising to departmental staff, complex councils, and student organizations.

• Promote community development via building walkthroughs, residential curriculum, and visibility within the halls to foster student ownership and care of residential facilities.
• Manage implementation of the Residential Curriculum within assigned area, including guidance of staff, oversight of proposals, evaluation, and funding.
• Conduct intentional and development conversations with residence hall students in relation to academics, mental health, and student success, student behavior, etc.
• Support, provide guidance for, and implement the departmental customer service and student development model.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders regarding student and customer needs throughout the academic year and summer operations.
• Serve as an internal stakeholder for departmental initiatives including, but not limited to Leadership and Academic Development and Student Support and Staff Operations.

• Administer budget responsibilities for assigned functional area, including management of departmental pcards, budget tracking, budget paperwork, etc.
• Monitor, maintain, and/or approve payroll for assigned staff.
• Serve on departmental committee(s) as assigned.
• Utilize departmental databases and online systems for the management of University Student Housing and Residence Life operations including but not limited to Maxient, Roompact, EZ Track It, StarRez, etc.
• Oversee 24-hour desk operations within the assigned residential complex.
• Partner with building stakeholders (e.g. facilities, housekeeping, hospitality) regarding management of assigned facilities.
• Serve as a Residence Life Coordinator for summer operations.

• During assigned on-call shifts, be accessible by the department provided cell phone 24-hours per day (includes university holidays and break periods).
• Be available on a call-to-duty status whenever residence halls are in operation and assist Residence Life staff with residence hall and campus emergencies.
• Work with stakeholders, including the Texas Tech Police Department, Crisis Hotline, and Student Counseling Center, to respond to student concerns or incidents within the residence halls.
• Ensure accurate reporting and provide follow-up as necessary with student and parent concerns.
• Implement required emergency drills (fire drills, severe weather drills, etc.) and complete required paperwork or follow-up.
• Comply with institutional, Lubbock, Texas and federal mandates regarding emergency and crisis response.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree required in a related field plus two years related residence hall staff experience; OR a Bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Residence Life as a student or graduate staff member, previous supervision experience.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Job Family

Academic & Student Services

Job Sub Family

Residential Life

Annualized Pay Range

$34,100 - $44,300 - $54,600

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Other

Schedule Details

Day + Some Evenings + Some Weekends + On-Call

Grant Funded?

No

Air Force Specialty Code

3A1X1

Army Military Occupational Specialty Code

42L, 42E

Marine Military Occupational Specialty Code

0111, 0101

Navy Enlisted Classification Code

1802, 641X

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disabilit]]>

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