Thank you for your interest in joining the professional staff in the Department of Housing and Residential Life at the University of Miami. The Area Director positions in our department are crucial to tying together our residential college system. They will work daily with our extremely talented and diverse student body, student staff, and resident faculty. In this role, you will truly have the opportunity to shape a vibrant living and learning community and be a part of a dynamic staff team.

Please feel free to contact the Department of Housing and Residential Life at (305) 284-4505 should you have any further questions or concerns after reviewing the Area Director position and application information.

• General Information / Job Description
• On-Line Application Instructions

Set amid a beautiful tropical landscape, The University of Miami is home to nearly 15,300 undergraduate and graduate students from every state in the nation and 140 nations around the world. The Department of Residence Halls is home to an extensive residential program featuring six residential communities. The cornerstone of the residential program is a system of five residential colleges. These colleges blend the Oxford and Cambridge tradition of live-in faculty with the American commitment to student development. Residential Colleges range in size from 400-900 students. The University also offers an apartment area for upper-class, graduate, and international students. The Apartment Area houses approximately 480 students. With an array of programming and opportunities offered, we continue daily to strive to fulfill our mission: Student Housing for Student Learning.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicates on a regular basis with live-in faculty concerning staff supervision, residence halls policies, and special areas of concern.
• Recruits and selects desk assistants, resident assistants, professional administrative assistant, and assist in selection of full-time staff.
• Directly supervises of 13 to 22 resident assistants, a graduate assistant, an administrative assistant, and indirectly supervise desk assistants, including performance appraisals and personnel practices.
• Meets regularly with resident faculty and staff to coordinate and plan programming efforts.
• Provides leadership in a residential area: schedule weekly staff and individual meetings, interprets University policies and procedures, creates opportunities for staff and faculty to share in the development and evaluation of the area and the department.
• Represents the Department of Housing and Residential Life on University committees, assumes leadership for major responsibilities of the department, participates fully in the professional activities of the Division of Student Affairs and develops cooperative relationships with other offices in the division.
• Works with resident faculty to develop a coherent student development program which includes, but is not limited to academic, cultural, recreational, and social programs.
• Advises Community Council.
• Provides leadership to staff and students in developing a community environment. Create an atmosphere of cultural and intellectual growth. Promote human diversity appreciation.
• Serves as an investigator/hearing officer for judicial cases.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of Residence Halls.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree in College Student Personnel or related field is required.
• Previous residence life leadership experience is required.
• 1-2 years professional experience is preferred, though not required.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty is required.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population strongly preferred.

REMUNERATION

• $32,000 - $34,000 For 12 Months.
• Fully furnished two/three bedroom apartment and meal plan when dining centers are open.
• Vacation and benefits given by the University of Miami.
• Full funding for one national and one regional conference.
• Generous programming and RA staff development funds (no out of pocket expenses).
• Access to Corporate American Express card if wanted.

APPLICATION

Submit resume, cover letter, and names (e-mail and phone numbers) of three references. Applications can be sent via mail, fax, or electronic to this address:

Department of Housing and Residential Life
The University of Miami
1211 Dickinson Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33146
(305) 284 - 4505
(305) 284 - 4956 (fax)
housing@miami.edu

Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. UM will be interviewing on-site at ACPA and NASPA.

The University of Miami is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

NOTE: An applicant is not an "official" candidate until completion of the on-line HR application.

1. Begin at UM employment website - http://um.hodesiq.com/job_start.asp
2. Select job category - Management/Professional
3. Select department - Student Affairs
4. Select keyword - Residence Coordinator (RC)
5. Click on "search"
6. RC position will pop up, click on "residence coordinator"
7. RC position description will pop up, at top click on "apply online"
8. Fill out all information requested
9. When application complete click "I agree" on statement at bottom of page
10. Click either "edit" or "finish"
11. When finished you will receive a confirmation that your application was successfully submitted.
12. You will also receive an e-mail confirmation of your successful application.

THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THE UNVERSITY OF MIAMI AND THE DEPARTMENT OF RESIDENCE HALLS