Student & Residential Life/ Residential Hall Coordinator

The Student & Residence Life/Residence Hall Coordinator serves as an integral member of the Student Affairs team and is responsible for working with the Student Affairs team to develop and implement a comprehensive program of services that support student development and retention. This position collaborates with partners from across the campus to create an engaging and robust campus life that further enhances the UMFK student experience. Responsible for developing and implementing programs, activities and events for all students that cover a broad range of topics including cultural and social diversity, community development, wellness, recreational activities, life skills, community service, environmental stewardship, and campus spirit. This person also serves as a residence hall director and leads a team of resident assistants to provide a safe livening and learning community.

This is a twelve-month, base budget, full-time fiscal year appointment, contingent upon successful performance.

Due to the nature of this position the employee will periodically work evenings, early mornings, weekends and holidays in addition to the regular work week. In consultation with the supervisor the employee with establish regular office hours and adjust the work schedule as appropriate. This position requires the successful candidate to reside in on campus residential housing.

Based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant, the salary for this position is $41,400 plus benefits that include medical, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents.  The UMS is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America's Well Workplace Award and offers wellness programs

Essential Duties/ Responsibilities:

(The University reserves the right to change or assign additional duties as necessary)

• Develop and coordinate campus-wide activities program including the contracting, coordination, and production of performances and events and related advertising.
• Assist with orienting students to the university through exciting and educational experiences including planning and implementing programs during student orientations.
• Serve as an Advisor to the UMFK Student Activities Board.
• Collaborate with students and colleagues at UMFK and the Fort Kent community to promote tradition, involvement, and engagement through programs such as Homecoming and Bengal's Week, and assisting in the exploration of new programs utilizing the Fort Kent and local community and resources.
• Coordinate the student organization registration and recognition process. Coordinate the recruitment and recognition of new organizations. Serve as primary contact for all student organizations.
• Partner with the Director of Residence Life & Leadership to develop and provide training programs for all student organizations and organization leaders.
• Maintain the online Student Organization Handbook to provide current and accurate information about UMS and UMFK policies and procedures.
• Coordinate communication about Student Affairs' and student focused university events through the campus newsletter, weekly email, campus activities Facebook page, Student Activities webpage, and the Campus Activity Calendar. Maintain a master calendar of activities, and ensure compliance with campus solicitation policies.
• Supervise a team 4-6 undergraduate Resident Assistants (RAs)
• Confront and document noteworthy student behavior or incidents that are in violation of UMS and/or UMFK policies and procedures.
• Advise RA team(s) in the creation and implementation of programs and events
• Assess individual students' needs and refer them to resources as necessary and appropriate
• Oversee Residence Life maintenance requests and reports for assigned Residence Hall
• Oversee Residence Life programming requests and reports for RA staff
• Participate in senior staff Residence Life on-call rotation
• Organize front desk operations and record keeping in Crocker
• Assist the Dean of Students in the construction of budgets, annual reports and other required documents.
• Participate as a member of the University community, accepting special and committee assignments and representing the University at professional and public meetings as requested.
• Partner with the Dean to plan and implement assessment efforts that inform data driven decision making for areas of responsibility.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by the Dean of Students.

Budget Responsibilities: Manage and engage in responsible fiscal stewardship, including the monitoring, analyzing and reporting on student activities and other programming expenditures.

Required Knowledge and Skills: Must have excellent interpersonal, organizational and customer service skills. Must utilize a high level of creativity, innovation, and project management skills. Experience in higher education student life or activities preferred. Background in college student personnel, higher education administration, international student services, or related field an asset.

uUMFK's mission is to nurture and engage a diversity of learners and aspiring professionals through affordable, technologically-enhanced, and professionally-focused educational programs. The faculty, staff, and surrounding communities help students develop into engaged and productive citizens who appreciate the natural environment and cultural opportunities in the immediate area and across the globe.

Taught by full-time faculty, our average class size is 16 students to one faculty member. Our students come to us from throughout the United States as well as approximately 30 countries.

The great outdoor environment of the St. John Valley and forests of New England provide UMFK with abundant resources for learning and research, as well as easy access to the joys of outdoor sports and nature activities. The University and surrounding communities also play important roles in preserving, cultivating, and celebrating the Franco-American/Acadian culture in the St. John Valley and housing one of two Acadian Archives/Archives acadiennes in the nation. UMFK is the only institution in the United States located at the center of the French culture of northern Maine, eastern New Brunswick, and western Quebec, offering opportunities for students to study and live in a bilingual region. The surrounding town of Fort Kent is a welcoming town of approximately 3,800 people who are active in various festivals, community gatherings, and civic work. UMFK is embedded near the center of town allowing easy access to amenities and the community at large.

UMFK ranks among the top tier of all northern colleges for the tenth consecutive year, according to the U.S. News & World Report 2021 rankings. For the past 15 years, UMFK has been repeatedly selected as one of the outstanding colleges and universities that The Princeton Review recommends to college applicants in its print and online editions.

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience in educational settings with some combination of the following:  student life, student programming, or international student services.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in student personnel, higher education, counseling or related field by start date. 

Materials must be submitted via "Apply for Position".  You will need to create an applicant profile, complete an application (which includes contact information for three professional references), and upload a cover letter and a resume/curriculum vitae which fully describes your qualifications and experiences with specific reference to the required and preferred qualifications.  You will also need to complete the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status form.

Review of applications begins immediately. Position will remain open until suitable candidate is hired.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

Current information about the University of Maine System's COVID-19 response and guidelines for employees can be found at https://www.maine.edu/together/.

The University of Maine at Fort Kent is an EEO/AA employer, and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, including transgender status and gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran's status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:  Office of Equal Opportunity, University of Maine, 101 North Stevens Hall, Orono, ME 04469, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).