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Assistant Residential Life Coordinator - Resident Education

The University of Texas at Dallas is seeking to fill the position of Assistant Resident Education Coordinator Student Leadership within University Housing. This is a full-time professional position that shares responsibility with other full-time staff members for the facilitation of a comprehensive student development program for on-campus apartments and five residence halls housing approximately 5,500 students. The purpose of this position is to provide additional assistance to Residential Life programs, events, and two student organizations. This position is a full-time, live-on, non-exempt position that reports to the Assistant Director of Resident Education. This position will also have work responsibilities that will occur outside normal business hours.

Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree; One year of experience with college students or adolescents in community groups in an advisory, administrative, or educational capacity or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of student development theory and philosophy.

Preferred Education and Experience: Six months to two years experience in residential life, student affairs, student advising, higher education administration, or similar work responsibilities; Experience with Microsoft Office suite.

Other Qualifications: To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provide programmatic and student leadership opportunities through departmental programming and organizations including monthly annual program event targeting entire campus population, monthly competitive programming series, collaborative programs co-hosted with campus partners; Market and promote student leadership opportunities and organizations within Residential Life; Serve as primary advisor of Residential Housing Association (RHA) which is a student-led organization that is open to all residents of University Housing and focuses on large-scale programming and community building with five executive members; Oversee the recruitment, training, and retention efforts and provide guidance to four Community Councils which are student-led organizations within the apartment and residence hall areas that focus on community-specific programmatic and community building efforts; Meet regularly with student leaders for ongoing personal, student, and leadership development; Assist the Assistant Director of Resident Education in the management of the Resident Education budget of approximately $100,000; Lead planner and facilitator for student leadership conference travel, which includes up to four conferences per year that includes logistical planning of travel; Assist in the facilitation of large-scale programs that occur monthly and during Opening Week, Weeks of Welcome, and Homecoming Week; Counsel and advise students on an as needed basis; Assist, when needed, for the Peer Advisor selection process for 154 peer advisor positions including designing and managing interview processes, questions, evaluations, applications for fall and spring training events; Create marketing for Peer Advisor recruitment and selection efforts; Assist, when needed, for the Peer Advisor training serving 154 peer advisors which includes developing and delivering training schedules and seminars, assessment using learning outcomes, and other logistical tasks for fall, summer, and spring processes; Assist in the planning and execution of the Student Leadership Banquet which occurs each spring; Participate in on-call duty rotation including serving as first responder to incidents, reporting incidents via telephone tree and Maxient; Serve on departmental committees on an as needed basis; Serves as a campus security authority under the Clery Act; Serves as a responsible employee under Title IX; and Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Walking, sitting, light lifting of objects

Additional Information: Must possess at the time of hire a valid driver's license. Must obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of employment start date and maintain an acceptable driving record during employment to drive a UT Dallas-owned vehicle or golf cart; training is required. May be required to report to on-site work location during campus closure. May be required to report to on-site work location during inclement weather. Remote Work Flexibility: After the probationary period, this role may be eligible for a hybrid (partly remote/partly in-office) work schedule, subject to business need and manager approval. Must be located within the DFW Area and have the ability to be on campus with 24 hours of notice. A UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement will be required within 14 days after approval.

What We Can Offer: UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes: Competitive Salary Tuition Benefits Internal Training BCBS PPO Medical insurance 100% paid for full-time employees PPO and DHMO Dental Insurance Plan PPO plans include ortho benefits Long and short-term disability TRS Retirement Plan defined benefit plan offering lifetime annuity upon retirement Voluntary Retirement Plan Options additional savings opportunities with Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans and Deferred Compensation Plans Dental/Vision/AD&D Paid time off Paid Holidays Paid Winter Break Fertility Benefits Remote Work Options approved by department All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program. Visit for more information. If you are looking for a rewarding career opportunity with great benefits? Look no further! Join our team!

Special Instructions Summary: Important Message - 1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public. 2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

1. Veteran Employment Preference - Form DD-214