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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee RESIDENCE LIFE COORDINATOR III in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide a cover letter addressing your education/experience as they apply to all minimum and preferred qualifications, a resume, and a document listing the names and contact information for three professional references. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications.
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
All application materials will be further evaluated as evidence of excellent written communication skills. Candidate(s) selected for hire will be required to submit official college transcripts.
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Posting Details
Official Job Title RESIDENCE LIFE COORDINATOR III
Working Title: Residence Life Coordinator III
Position Number 02216695
Division Student Affairs
Department B030200 UNIVERSITY HOUSING
Position Type Non-Teaching Academic Staff
Appointment Type Fixed Renewable
Pay Basis Annual
Salary Grade 19
FLSA Status Exempt
Percent 100
Posting Type Staff
UWM Description
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee ( UWM ) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Along with its main campus in Milwaukee, UWM has branch campuses in Waukesha and Washington County.
UWM celebrates, values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. Learn more here: https://uwm.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/about-dei/
School/College/Division Description
Join the UWM family and the Milwaukee community and grow professionally and personally in your career and life. We make learning accessible at every age, stage of life and location. At UWM , we all share the motivation to learn and to excel. We value unique perspectives and possess the talent and desire to nurture ideas that make a global impact. The comforts and connections of a major metropolitan city meet the resources and expertise of a world-class research institution at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
UWM University Housing is committed to enhancing community members’ cultural understanding, leadership skills, academic success, social connections, and social responsibility by creating safe, comfortable, and well-maintained living learning environments that inspire growth and development. For more information about our mission, our department, and UWM , please visit our website at uwm.edu/housing.
Job Summary
The Residence Life Coordinator III is a mid-level manager, reporting to the Community Standards Administrator. This position is responsible for providing vision, leadership, and management to all functions of a 24/7/365 security/service desk operations for all University Housing facilities (Cambridge Commons, RiverView, Sandburg Residence Halls, and Kenilworth Square Apartments).
The position encompasses the development, evaluation, training, and supervision of around eighty student staff team members, in addition to providing indirect oversight of RA staff who assist with building access monitor station support.
This position provides leadership related to cross-over training of the Residence Life Staff members (Residence Life Coordinators and Resident Assistants (RA)) related to customer service, building access, life safety measures, security, administrative and building protocols. Training and development of housing team members is considered an ongoing commitment to ensuring full-time and student staff are provided effective training and development methods that support the departmental mission. Through the training and development of the team, this position works to help create student leadership succession within the department.
This live-in position entails serving on the rotating administrative on-call duty response team, necessitating availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays. The primary responsibility is to address high-level incidents involving student and guest behaviors, such as mental health issues, suicidal ideation, sexual assaults, and violations related to alcohol and drug incidents, supporting Residence Life Coordinator II in their direct on-call duties.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants for this position must have or provide evidence of the following:
Bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation
Minimum two years professional experience supervising in an educational or customer service-oriented environment. Graduate work would be considered half-time experience.
Minimum two years of professional live-in experience within an University Housing/Residence Life setting
Minimum of two years of experience in on-call duty and/or crisis response
Previous experience supervising student employees
Preferred Qualifications
Highly qualified applicants for this position will also provide evidence of the following:
A master’s degree
Evidence of the ability to plan and organize a 24/7/365 operation
Experience managing security or desk operations in a higher education environment
Experience planning and implementing a training and development program
Adjudication of low-level student conduct and/or student behavior issues (e.g., noise complaints, roommate conflicts, alcohol, etc.)
Experience working with a diverse student population or shown participation in learning about a variety of student identities (race, sexuality, socioeconomic status, religion, first generation status, etc.)
Experience with educational programming or working with High Impact Practices, such as Living Learning Communities, First-year experiences, experiential learning, etc.
Evidence of the ability to work collaboratively through team leadership or committee involvement
Target Salary Range $46,000
Benefits and Total Rewards
As part of UWM’s commitment to supporting the success of our team members through positive experiences, employees are provided with Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package (https://uwm.edu/hr/benefits/leave/) including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information. (Compensation figures are for example purposes only.) UWM Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life (https://uwm.edu/hr/benefits-to-benefit-you-and-your-life/)
Application Instructions
Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide a cover letter addressing your education/experience as they apply to all minimum and preferred qualifications, a resume, and a document listing the names and contact information for three professional references. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications.
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
All application materials will be further evaluated as evidence of excellent written communication skills. Candidate(s) selected for hire will be required to submit official college transcripts.
Application Deadline 06/16/2024
Continuous (Open Until Filled?) No
If Continuous, Initial Review Date
Position Contact Name Luke Messman
Contact Phone 414-251-5883
Contact Email messmanl@uwm.edu
Application Notes
For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.
Legal Notices
AA/EO Statement
UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
Reasonable Accommodations
UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Job Categories Student Services, University Housing, Management/Supervisory
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter
References
Resume
Optional Documents