Coordinator for Staffing and Operations

$30,000 - $30,000/Yr

Cameron University - Lawton, OK

Full-time - Entry Level

Lawton, OK

Educational Services

About the position

The Coordinator for Staffing and Operations is a full-time, live-in professional role responsible for managing a comprehensive student housing program at Cameron University, serving a community of up to 650 residents. This position plays a crucial role in fostering student success and ensuring effective operations within the Student Housing and Residence Life department.

Responsibilities

• Execute Cameron University's commitment to student success
• Supervise Resident Assistants (typically 4-5) and a Student Intern
• Manage a community of 100-225 residents
• Oversee the student conduct process within the assigned community
• Work with Resident Assistant staff members individually to ensure growth and development
• Manage facility access and schedule Resident Assistant duty for area coverage
• Plan and execute the recruitment, selection, hiring, and training of all Resident Assistants
• Assist with exterior door and elevator schedules for housing facilities
• Conduct Health and Safety room inspections
• Plan and manage the Resident Assistant evaluation process including resident feedback
• Assist with Resident Assistant training and selection
• Update the Resident Assistant manual and other documents
• Participate in emergency and crisis prevention planning and preparation
• Respond to emergency or crisis situations as they arise
• Assist with department assessment efforts and departmental initiatives
• Open and close housing at the beginning and ending of each semester
• Participate in a professional staff on-call rotation
• Facilitate additional night and weekend work beyond on-call responsibilities
• Maintain office hours (generally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday)
• Perform other related duties to support departmental goals and university mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree by time of appointment
• Two years of experience either living on or working in housing or residence life
• Willingness to be on-call and work evenings and weekends as necessary
• Ability to pass a background screening

Nice-to-haves

• Master's Degree in higher education, student affairs, educational administration, or related field
• Experience supervising Resident Assistants
• Post-undergraduate work experience in housing or residence life

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities