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Interim Residence Hall Coordinator

Employer
University of Massachusetts Amherst
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UMass Amherst

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
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Job Details

Job no: 509853
Work type: Staff Full Time
Location: UMass Amherst
Department: Residence Education
Union: PSU
Categories: Residence Life & Housing

About UMass AmherstUMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

Job SummaryUnder the direction of an Assistant Director, this live-in position oversees the residential education of 275-675 students and management of l-3 residence halls. Duties include educational programming, management tasks, teaching, staff supervision and training, advising, and policy enforcement. Uses student development theory as a basis for the development of living environments that are educationally and developmentally enhancing for all students.

Essential Functions
  • Supervises and trains graduate and undergraduate staff assigned to the hall.
  • Sustains educational, social, cultural and diversity-related programs.
  • Provides counseling, advising and referral services to students.
  • Oversees administrative tasks related to such issues as housing assignments, inventory, damage, billing, keys, fire safety, building security; works collaboratively with maintenance and operations on matters relating to building maintenance.
  • Applies student judicial procedures as a pre-hearing administrator; supervises staff in the enforcement of the Code of Student Conduct.
  • Advises student groups and works particularly closely with student governance groups.
  • Assists in departmental administration.
  • As scheduled, provides night and weekend on-call/call-back coverage as part of Residence Education Emergency coverage system.
  • May serve on departmental committee or task force.
  • Understands, is committed to, and implements affirmative action and non-discrimination regulations, policies and principles.
  • Performs other related tasks as assigned.

    • Other Functions
  • Performs related duties as assigned or required to meet Department, Executive Area/Division, and University goals and objectives.
  • Understands responsibilities with respect to Title IX, Clery and other compliance requirements.
  • Demonstrates capacity, skill and willingness to engage students and contribute to student success.
  • Works collaboratively with other campus stakeholders to fulfill the mission of Student Affairs and Campus Life.
  • Understands responsibilities with respect to conflicts of interest and behaves in ways consistent both with law and with University policy.
  • Contributes toward creating a positive and respectful workplace defined by personal and professional competence, integrity, and collaboration.
  • Understands and contributes to implementation of departmental and institutional goals for achieving non-discrimination and creating a respectful, inclusive environment that is supportive of diversity.
  • Uses access to sensitive and/or not yet public university related information only in the performance of the responsibilities of position and exercises care to prevent unnecessary disclosure to others.

    • Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)
  • Bachelor’s Degree required. Preferred fields are Student Development, Higher Education, or Counseling plus one academic year post-baccalaureate experience as a live in staff member to include crisis intervention and work with diverse student populations required at the time of hire or Master’s degree in a related field and some related experience required at the time of hire.
  • Demonstrated commitment and ability to create inclusive communities that are sensitive to diverse populations.
  • This is a term-limited professional position from approximately August 2, 2021 through May 21, 2022, which requires some evening and weekend work, plus on-call/call-back duty.

    • Additional Details

  • Under general supervision, functions independently within the scope of Residence Education and University policy and goals, referring to supervisor issues which have been so designated.
  • SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Directly supervises student staff (approximately l6).

    • Physical Demands/Working Conditions
  • 37.5 hour work week
  • Flexible hours within a Monday – Friday 8:30am-5:00pm work environment
  • Required to work some nights
  • Required to work some weekends
  • This position is designated as essential personnel by Residence Education

    • Work Schedule
  • Typical office environment activity

    • Salary Information
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    Special Instructions to Applicants

    Please submit your cover letter, resume, and contact information for three (3) professional references. Applicants should apply be the piriority deadline of September 6, 2021 in order to ensure consideration. The position may remain open until filled.

    UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or genetic information in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of the UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.

    Advertised: Aug 23 2021 Eastern Daylight Time
    Applications close:

    Organization

    The University of Massachusetts Amherst is one of the preeminent public research universities in America. Nestled in idyllic Amherst, Massachusetts—often called “The top college town in North America”—the campus is consistently ranked among the top public research universities in the nation, and offers a rich cultural environment in a rural setting close to major urban centers. 

    As one of the nation's top public research universities – as measured by national and international rankings, academic citations, and research funding – the campus spends more than $180 million on research each year, demonstrating its contribution to the nation’s position as a technological and economic leader. The university works in conjunction with academic, government, and private partners to translate new knowledge and scientific discoveries into technical innovations and scholarly works that create opportunities for students, faculty and the public. 

    Eight schools and colleges offer more than 85 undergraduate majors, 68 master’s and 48 doctoral degree programs, many counted among the top programs in the nation and world. UMass Amherst is also home to New England's premier honors college.

    The 1,159 full-time faculty members are dedicated teachers and world-renowned researchers and the campus has regularly been listed among the top performers in terms of faculty awards. With over 24,000 students from all 50 states and over 70 countries, the student body is the most academically successful in the history of the campus. Students participate in 240 organizations, 21 NCAA Division I athletic teams, extensive intramurals, living-learning residence halls, community service, and internships. With one of the largest residential life systems in the nation, UMass Amherst houses approximately 12,000 students on campus. The university is enjoying a facilities renaissance, including new buildings in the sciences, the arts, and recreation. UMass Amherst is part of the Five College consortium with Smith, Mount Holyoke, Hampshire and Amherst colleges.

    As an employer, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a national leader in developing family-friendly policies, benefits and amenities designed to help faculty members develop both productive careers and satisfying personal lives. The university offers one of the nation’s most generous parental leave policies. The university is also part of the Academic Career Network, a regional consortium formed to serve dual-career couples and encourage greater diversity in the academy.

     

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    Location
    181 PRESIDENTS DR
    Whitmore Administration Building
     Amherst
    Massachusetts
    01003
    US
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