Area Coordinator

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process please contact Human Resources at 501-916-3180.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 501-916-3180.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution;

• Experience and knowledge of property management or university housing processes and administration.

• Master’s degree with an emphasis in higher education (or approved equivalent) and experience and knowledge of university housing processes and administration;

• 1 to 2 years of professional housing/residential life work experience.

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  Coordinate check-in and checkout of residents, including room changes for their assigned hall(s); 

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  Ensure the assigned facilities are ready for opening and closing;

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  Supervise all complex resident assistants and any assigned lobby managers;

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  Maintain accurate records for University Village key audits and paperwork;

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  Review semester physical occupancy reports with the Assistant Director of Campus Living;

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  Work summer orientation;

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  Coordinate summer housing for University Village;

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  Hold primary responsibilities for safety, security, and training for such in the assigned apartment complex;

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  Co-supervise custodial staff for buildings with the Director of Campus Living or designee;

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  Serve in on-call rotation for Campus Living;

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  Act as a liaison with the Department of Public Safety, local police, health and other emergency officials, and campus personnel;

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  Assist in roommate/suitemate conflict mediations;

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  Serve as a hearing officer for the assigned hall(s) for housing policy violations and may be asked to hold appeal hearings if a conflict of interest arises in a case for another residence hall hearing officer;

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  Participate in the Campus Living staff training committees and help coordinate training schedules;

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  Participate in weekly professional staff meetings, hall director meetings, and hall staff meetings;

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  Participate in recruiting, selecting, and training all building staff, including resident assistants, graduate assistants, lobby managers, and summer staff;

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  Supervise and attend social and educational programming;

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  Maintain accurate incident reports and information for student conduct;

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  Make bi-weekly rounds of buildings in order to track maintenance issues and interact with staff;

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  Participate in goal setting and planning for Campus Living;

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  Participate in campus-wide committees as requested;

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  Maintain and display high standards of ethical behavior in accordance with ACUHO-I standards and university guidelines;

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  Provide after-hours and weekend response for student and facility-related emergencies as needed;

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  Coordinate coverage for the Campus Living office as needed;

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  Oversee and manage social media outreach for graduate assistants and residents with Campus Living hall directors;

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  Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of general accepted property management or university housing processes;

• Knowledge of fundamental housing legal issues and trends;

• Knowledge of basic counseling techniques and student group advising;

• Ability to maintain records and reports;

• Ability to administer the residential conduct process;

• Ability to mentor students in planning social and educational programming;

• Ability to supervise student workers and full-time staff;

• Ability to speak in public;

• Conflict mediation skills;

• Knowledge of electronic media and ability to use technology to perform job duties;

• Possess a valid driver's license;

• Ability to travel within the state to attend conferences.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.