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University of Connecticut
Complex Coordinator
Application Due: 5/1/2003
Posted: 02/12/2003
Location: CT
Type: Full Time
Our Mission:
The Department of Residential Life plays a vital role in the success of the University of Connecticut and its students by providing quality facilities, personnel, services, and programs that contribute to the mission of the University. Within the residential learning environment individuals are challenged and supported to develop into productive community members who are prepared to enrich society.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Complex Coordinator reports directly to the Associate Director for Residence Education. Each of the 4 complexes houses approximately 2300 residents. Residents are housed in a combination of small unit halls (60-66 residents each) and larger residence halls (200-500 residents) within each complex. Each Complex Coordinator supervises a diverse staff; 3-5 full time Residence Hall/Community Directors, 1 or 2 Graduate Assistants and approximately 55 Resident/Community Assistants. As the chief administrator for the complex, the Coordinator is responsible for: staff and student development, professional development and administrative and managerial duties. The Coordinator assesses, contributes to and oversees the implementation and enhancement of student learning outside of the classroom through a wide range of programmatic opportunities. The Coordinator works with the Complex Manager from Residential Operations as part of a team management system within the Complex and with the Coordinators for Academic Programs, Residence Hall Human Resources and the Assistant Director for Residence Education and Community Development.

QUALIFICATIONS
*A Master's Degree in Student Personnel, Higher Education or related field.
*Three to five years full-time, progressive professional experience in residential life.
*Experience supervising residence hall staff; preferably at the professional staff and graduate student level.
*Experience supervising, working with and addressing the needs of a diverse community varied in its ethnic composition, sexual orientation and aptitudes.
*Experience enhancing students’ academic achievement through teaching classes or programmatic development

BENEFITS
The Complex Coordinator is a 12-month, professional, live-off position. The salary range is: $41,597.00-54,067.00. Benefits include tuition waiver, State health and retirement package.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Please submit cover letter, resume and list only of three references as noted below. One of the three references must be from a current, direct supervisor. Candidates are also asked to note the professional relationship of each reference. Resumes will be screened for qualifications and candidates may be contacted for a telephone interview. We will accept resumes until the position is filled. We encourage the electronic submission of materials to either: [email removed] or faxed to: (860)486-6191. Hard copies may be mailed to:
Nancy J. Abohatab, HEJDC
The Department of Residential Life
233 Glenbrook Road, Unit 4049
Storrs, Connecticut 06269-4049.
Please visit our website for position description at: www.reslife.uconn.edu

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

1. ADMINISTRATIVE AND MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
*Serve as liaison with Department of Dining Services, Other Departments within Student Affairs, Public Safety, University Health Services, Academic Departments
*Assist in development and formulation of department goals and objectives.
*Assist in the development of, and coordinate implementation of Residential Life policies and procedures.
*Attend and hold weekly staff meetings and other meetings as needed.
*Complete assigned paperwork, reports and related tasks.
*Work closely with the Complex Manager in monitoring the residence hall physical facilities.
*Coordinate the submission of assignments, reports/records.
*Chair and serve on Departmental, Residence Education and University committees.
*Determine staff duty system in assigned part of campus residences.
*Submit budget request and monitor expenditures.
*Maintain required judicial records.
*Assume responsibility for central coordination of one of the following areas: Judicial System, Student Leadership or Staff Training.

2. STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Selection
*Assist in recruitment of applicants for staff positions.
*Select complex clerical and professional staff.
*Assist with selection of department professional staff.
*May serve as a member of a Search Committee.
Training
*Collaborate in the development of campus-wide residence hall staff training program.
*Develop and coordinate implementation of training for all levels of staff during August and January, as well as, an on-going staff training program in assigned part of campus.
*Instruct the RA Course.
Supervision and Evaluation
*Set performance goals with full-time Residence Hall/Community Directors and clerical staff.
*Provide on-going supervision of all levels of residence hall staff and clerical staff.
*Evaluate staff performance.
*Terminate employment of Residence Hall/Community Directors and clerical staff who fail to meet job responsibilities.

3. STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
*Coordinate student leadership and training programs.
*Coordinate the advisement of student government.
*Coordinate and supervise a program of educational, cultural and social activities in the complex.
*Oversee and coordinate the advisement of special interest housing within area.
*Serve as judicial officer for hearings which could potentially result in residence hall separation.
*Serve as appellate judicial officer to hearings held at Residence Hall/Community Director level and for appeals related to room change decision.
*Assist staff in dealing with student concerns.

4. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
*Supervise practicum students and/or interns as necessary.
*Develop and attend professional development training workshops held within Residential Life and/or by the Division of Student Affairs.
*Participate in national and regional professional organizations.
*Instruct a course in academic area related to department work.

5. OTHER
*Participate in the determination of new program directions for the Department of Residential Life.
*Assume others responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
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Mail: Nancy J. A.
University of Connecticut
Residential Life
233 Glenbrook Road, Unit 4049
Wilbur Cross Building,Room 204
Storrs, CT 06269-4049
Phone: (860)486-3430
Fax: (860)486-6191
TDD: NA
Online App: NA
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It is the policy of the University of Connecticut to prohibit discrimination in education, employment, and in the provision of services on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam Era, physical or mental disability, or record of such impairments, or mental retardation. University policy also prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of a criminal record that is not related to the position being sought; and supports all state and federal civil rights statutes whether or not specifically cited within this statement.

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