Residence Life Coordinator Resume Samples

Description :

1. Hired, trained, supervised, and evaluated 3 full-time staff members, 1 Office Assistant, 10 paraprofessional staff members, 12 Desk Assistants, and 2 Mail Assistants.
2. Managed a student housing facility housing 250 undergraduate and graduate students; directed all in hall academic programs, operations, staff, programs, crisis intervention and management, administrative procedures, personnel, and services.
3. Reorganized front desk operations with the hiring of a full-time office assistant and streamlined semester check-in and check-out processes to increase efficiency and customer satisfaction.
4. Served on the FIU-BBC Student Affairs Administrative Leadership Team.
5. Supervised cash collection and payment processing.
6. Managed summer conferences (Upward-Bound Program), summer overnight orientation program, and temporary guests check-in and checkout for FIU-BBC.
7. Trained summer mentors on handling roommate mediations and crisis management.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Junior

Education

GED

Description :

1. Directed residence hall desk operations.
2. Maintained a master list of all residents in the hall.
3. Responsible for staff selection, supervision, education, and evaluation.
4. Adjudicated conduct hearings and develops Hall Government.
5. Coordinated educational programming.
6. Coordinated residence hall activities with various other institution programs and activities.
7. Maintained liaison with the Housing Office and appropriate administrative offices.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Executive

Education

MS

Description :

1. Managed approximately 400-500 first-year students on East Halls, the largest residence hall complex.
2. Responsible for the care of approximately 3,000 students while on the overall duty of two residence hall complexes.
3. Supervised a team of 11 Resident Assistants.
4. Assisted in staff selection, training, and evaluation.
5. Coordinated and trained staff on proper conflict resolution, crisis management, and mediation techniques.
6. Led the East Halls Cultural Lounge Committee in the development and implementation of cultural programs and community development.
7. Collaborated with multiple residential housing areas and Student Affairs Departments on the planning and promotion of cross-campus programs focused on student involvement, engagement, and education.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

BS

Description :

1. Served as the main point of contact for all residential students, providing ongoing mentorship, direction to resources, and serving as an example for the community.
2. Provided supervision to 7-10 student employees, including Resident Assistant staff through bi-monthly meetings and 1:1 support.
3. Served as a sounding board to student feedback; partner with students directly to implement their ideas.
4. Assisted with the development and delivery of Resident Assistant, Student Assistant, and Sophomore Assistant Fall Training and the Resident Assistant Summit.
5. Managed building-wide programming as determined by the Resident Assistant Staff.
6. Led Resident Assistant selection, training, and development throughout the year.
7. Served on an on-call rotation (weekly), assisting with escalated situations and instructing Resident Assistant staff as needed.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Executive

Education

BS

Description :

1. Managed a residence hall of 150-200 students.
2. Supervised, trained, and recruited a student staff of 5-7 resident assistants.
3. Developed the resident assistant training manual for the campus.
4. Implemented a five-day training program for resident assistants to better understand the college, the position, and how to respond to emergencies and issues of conflict.
5. Responded consistently to student behavior problems, working with the students to help solve the problem.
6. Organized and facilitated hall educational and social programs, and assisted ill the planning and implementation of campus activities and educational programs.
7. Membered of orientation committee to help redesign the registration and orientation of new students.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

MS

Description :

1. Supervised, trained, mentored, and evaluated 12 Resident Assistants.
2. Oversaw a residential area of 390 students.
3. Facilitated a departmental undergraduate leadership course.
4. Provided 24-hour crisis response, guidance, and support for over 800 residential students.
5. Designed and implemented beginning of semester Resident Assistant training.
6. Adjudicated disciplinary cases with an emphasis on reflective learning.
7. Co-developed the Residence Life co-curricular goals and program.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Executive

Education

MS

Description :

1. Served as a coordinator for the office of Student Affairs and Residence Life aiding the first and second-year experience program in creating an environment for intentional change in two residence halls with the goal of establishing comprehensive living-learning communities.
2. Provided direct oversight and management for two student residence facilities housing over 400 students.
3. Selected, supervised, and managed schedules of thirty (30) graduate and undergraduate student staff workers.
4. Created and implemented the Housing & Residence Life First-Year Experience program and selected, supervised, trained, and managed the schedules of sixty (60) graduate and undergraduate student staff; Served as the lead facilitator for community development, LGBT/Diversity sensitivity, and customer service training seminar(s) for the University Department of Residence Life.
5. Provided direct assistance and worked collaboratively with the Office of Student Affairs through the entry of student information via Banner Web computer student services system; Assisted the Office of Admissions and Recruitment by serving as a staff ambassador to prospective university students and parents.
6. Drafted, implemented, and evaluated an innovative Resident Assistant Programming Model outlining essential responsibilities as well as policies and procedures for first-time resident assistants.
7. Responsible for the supervision of all operations of an apartment complex, office, and staff including secretary, resident assistants, graduate assistants, and student assistants.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

GED

Description :

1. Created a monthly calendar of events for all scheduled activities within the housing community.
2. Engaged in discussion panels that created an open dialogue between residents, students, administrators, faculty, and staff on issues surrounding campus events resulting in strong campus involvement.
3. Ensured the safety and security of 350+ residents through the management of a 24/7 Security and Information Desk.
4. Revised and instituted event planning and management strategies resulting in the reduced overhead of supplies and man-hours.
5. Prepared conference and training manuals for various events Processed timekeeping and payroll for all staff using Kronos Restructured and Organized housing physical key management resulting in an 80% decrease to key issuance errors.
6. Energetically organized and facilitated open-house tours for groups of 800+ prospective residents.
7. Maintained and managed the financial budget for both purchasing and personnel for two student resident halls which housed over 400 students and housed a staff of over 30 residence life staff members.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

Diploma

Description :

1. Directed and participated in the daily operations of the 1098 bed property, in addition to participating in the development of a budget for the property.
2. Responsible for implementing and completing a successful turn that ensures resident satisfaction.
3. Performed quarterly unit inspections, as well as prior to move-in and move-out.
4. Planned and coordinated preventative maintenance schedule in cooperation with Maintenance Supervisor.
5. Assisted with leasing duties as needed and approve all new leases, in addition to preparation and execution of annual marketing plan.
6. Oversaw risk management and emergency procedures.
7. Managed no less than 22 staff members, including; hiring, training, and developing, as well as timely reporting on payroll and employee records.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Executive

Education

BS

Description :

1. Worked with the administrative team to establish appropriate methods of articulating program expectations and enforcing program rules to 7th and 8th graders.
2. Lived in and be on call 24/7 Organized and lead training for residential staff before each term.
3. Responsible for creating and enforcing policies that address and promote student safety.
4. Supervised a staff of 14 Residential Counselors in coordinating weekly schedules for students and assist residential staff in organizing major activities, such as dances, field day, and an off-campus event.
5. Coordinated room assignments for 160 + students, and placement in a residential group.
6. Organized arrival and departure day procedures for students moving in and out of the residence hall.
7. Acted as On-Site Director on their respective day off, leading the daily administrative meeting, as well as handling any student concerns that arise.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Executive

Education

MS