Coordinator for Residential Education and Belonging

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent

• Collaborative individual who enjoys working with faculty and staff from a variety of university departments.
• Ability to multitask and find creative solutions in a supervisory and autonomous environment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs and various databases such as StarRez, Advocate, etc.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are needed to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, parents, and administrators.
• Strong understanding of student development theory and curriculum design principles.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

• Commit to a University Housing-first philosophy by promoting student success and supporting University Housing, Division of Student Affairs, and University of Georgia missions and goals.
• Safeguard the physical security of University Housing facilities, protect sensitive information through adherence to cybersecurity polices and best practices, promptly report any security concerns or incidents, and promote a culture of security awareness to ensure secure on-campus residential communities.
• Embrace an entrepreneurial spirit by sharing opportunities to protect departmental resources and find cost savings.
• Be present and on time for all scheduled work, communicating proactively for unavoidable absences and adhering to policies and procedures for leave requests, as these are crucial for overall productivity, team morale, and operational efficiency.
• Provide a positive student experience by being courteous, caring, patient, flexible, and working to resolve issues or problems in a timely manner. Collaborate with team members across University Housing, as needed, and communicate issues to supervisors.
• Maintain a positive and productive environment by consistently following department, campus, and USG policies and procedures.
• Designated as Essential Personnel Pool (meaning may be asked to report to work) for the purposes of maintaining critical operations during inclement weather or other emergency situations. Employees in this role may be required to report to work when the University is closed or operating under modified conditions.
• The employee will be contacted by their supervisor (or designee) with instructions on when and where to report and what duties will be necessary. Communication will occur via the employee's primary contact information on file (phone, email, or other agreed-upon method).
• The designation of Essential Personnel Pool will be reviewed annually during the performance evaluation period to ensure alignment with operational needs.
• Participate in departmental "all hands on deck" events (e.g., move-in, move-out, residence hall emergencies).

• Sit at a desk and computer for moderate periods of time.
• Lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
• Verbally communicate via telephone and in person.
• Organize and compare a large amount of data with attention to detail.
• Interpret and apply policies and procedures.
• Remember circumstances and changes.
• Focus on and complete detail-oriented tasks.
• Frequently walk through residential facilities, which include climbing stairs.

• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate 12 residential belonging assistants.
• Assist in developing and implementing belonging training for professional and student staff.
• Collaborate with campus partners to design and implement belonging initiatives that enhance the residential community.
• Develop educational experiences that promote belonging as a part of the residential curriculum through campaigns, workshops, events, and training.
• Stay current with belonging and inclusion best practices, providing suggestions and strategies for continual improvement.
• Actively engage in building key partnerships across campus (e.g., Office of Academic and Community Engagement, Equal Opportunity Office, Cultural Student Engagement, Pride Center, Accessibility & Testing, Global Student Engagement, University Health Center, University Transitions, Student Care and Outreach, etc.) to identify points of collaboration as it relates to creating inclusive living environments.
• Serve as a resource to University Housing staff on belonging programs, events, and initiatives.

• Develop and support the implementation of educational events that address behavioral trends and promote healthy living environments within the halls.
• Coordinate the roommate success plan process and ensure alignment with a curricular approach.
• Actively engage in building key partnerships across campus (i.e., Office of Student Conduct, Student Care and Outreach, Counseling and Psychiatric Services, University Health Center, UGA PD) to identify points of collaboration as it relates to well-being and creating healthy living environments for residents.
• Serve as a resource to University Housing staff on well-being programs, events, and initiatives.

• Support, communicate, enforce, and abide by all University and department policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Be knowledgeable of established protocols designed to guide responses to emergencies and other unexpected events.
• Serve on departmental and University committees, task forces, and participate in other professional development activities.
• Take ownership of department initiatives by planning, executing, and assessing various projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned, when consistent with the purpose of the position.