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THIS POSITION IS ON THE OXFORD COLLEGE OF EMORY UNIVERSITY CAMPUS, 36 MILES EAST OF ATLANTA.

Overview of Residential Education and Services

Residential Education and Services (RES) at Oxford College of Emory University serves as the primary operational and leadership team managing the four residential communities on campus. The RES team is responsible for delivering a structured, outcome-driven residential experience that enhances student engagement, retention, and overall satisfaction. By collaborating with academic and campus life offices, RES ensures that residential programs align with institutional priorities and provide high-impact opportunities that support both academic and personal growth.

Overview of Residence Life Coordinator Role

The Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) position is a live-in professional role essential to the operational success of Oxford College’s residential program. RLCs oversee student leadership teams, manage crisis response, and implement initiatives that integrate academic and social life within residential communities. They play a key role in student retention by proactively addressing challenges, serving as primary contacts for student support services, and maintaining a 24/7/365 on-call coverage rotation to ensure campus safety and well-being.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Develops, presents, tracks and evaluates educational programs for students in designed residential communities.
• Manages the daily operation of undergraduate and/or graduate residential facilities.
• May hire, train, and supervise interns and graduate and undergraduate resident directors.
• Serves as a conduct officer for the campus.
• Adjudicates all levels of conduct cases including suspension and expulsion from the campus.
• Advises resident hall directors on the proper adjudicating techniques and sanctions.
• Serves as the first point of contact for students' parents regarding housing situations.
• May coordinate Housing's involvement in campus life activities.
• Serves on and chairs committees to develop long range goals and strategic plans.
• Counsels students on mental health issues, as necessary, and is involved in the referral and follow up of residents to mental health professionals.
• Serves as a liaison between faculty, academic department leadership and students.
• May coordinate renovation, repair and maintenance needs of designated residential facilities.
• May teach a resident assistant class.
• Manages special projects.
• Serves in the rotation of on-call staff who respond to emergencies involving students.
• May represent Housing at admission preview days and act as a liaison with the Admission office for student visits.
• May manage a programming budget.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

RLC Position Duties and Responsibilities

Community Development

• Develops, presents, tracks and evaluates educational and social programs for students within their assigned residential community.
• Provides opportunities for students to connect with the ATL Bound initiative focused on the retention and persistence of students.
• Provides a visible presence to all residential students within their assigned residence hall.
• Manages a community programming budget focused on student connections and community interactions.

Academic Engagement

• Develop, implement, and oversee Living-Learning Communities (LLCs) in collaboration with academic and campus partners to enhance student learning and engagement.
• Serves as a liaison between faculty, academic department leadership and students.
• Utilize assessment tools to measure student engagement, academic success, and community impact within LLCs.

Operations and Facilities

• Manages the daily operation of assigned undergraduate residential facilities.
• Assist with the coordination of renovation, repair and maintenance needs of designated residential facilities.

Staff Supervision

• Hire, train, and supervise undergraduate resident assistants.
• RLCs will conduct weekly/bi-weekly 1-on-1s with resident assistants to ensure proper community engagement and connection with all residential students.
• RLCs will hold weekly RA staff meetings to ensure Ras are up to date with campus and departmental needs.

Student Conduct and Care Initiatives

• Provides education to students to become knowledgeable of the Oxford College Student Code of Conduct.
• Serves as a hearing officer for their residential community and Oxford College campus. May be asked to advise the Peer Review Board.
• Serves as a point of contact for students’ parents regarding housing situations.
• Track and follow up on student conduct, well-being, and academic intervention cases to ensure effective resolution and student development.

Crisis Response

• Designated essential personnel, responsible for maintaining residential operations and student support during emergencies, including inclement weather, public health crises, and campus disruptions.
• Serves in the rotation of on-call staff who respond to emergencies involving students.
• Counsels students on mental health issues, as necessary, and is involved in the referral and follow up of residents to mental health professionals.
• Led emergency preparedness efforts, including resident assistant (RA) training, evacuation drills, and community crisis management.
• Maintained housing operations and student engagement during campus closures and emergency situations.

Campus Involvement

• May coordinate Housing's involvement in campus life activities. Serves on and chairs committees to develop long range goals and strategic plans.
• Act as a liaison with the Oxford College enrollment management team for student recruitment events and visits.
• Collaborate effectively with a diverse range of campus partners, including faculty, staff, and student organizations, to support and enhance programs and initiatives that align with the college's mission and values.

Departmental Responsibilities

• Assist with course curriculum, design development and facilitation of the resident assistant course.
• RLCs are assigned to one of the following collateral responsibilities: Housing Operations, RA Training and Development, RA Recruitment and Selection, and Student Conduct. Collateral responsibilities will be reviewed on an annual basis and determined by departmental leadership to align with the college and residential community needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree in student personnel, higher education, counseling or a related field.
• One year of residential life, housing, or programming experience.
• A master's degree is preferred.
• Must be able to live in a residence hall or other on-campus housing facility.

Questions about the RLC role?  E-mail res@emory.edu 

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location.  Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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