Residential Life Coordinator, UNLV Student Life - Residential Life [R0154222]

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The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Residential Life Coordinator, UNLV Student Life - Residential Life [R0154222]

This position exists to plan, administer, and coordinate residential services for a building/complex of residence halls.  Included within this area of responsibility is supervision of student hourly and paraprofessional staff, student development interventions with residents, program/activity planning and implementation, student leadership development, policy/procedure implementation, office service administration, student record maintenance, student learning assessment, and emergency response.

In addition, this position will provide departmental leadership for the continued enhancement and development of a specific complex program.  This position is expected to promote the growth and development of students and staff in a residence hall or Complex; programs, curriculum, and involvement opportunities are designed through an accessible, supported and belonging lens and effectively promoted to appeal to a multicultural residential student population.  

This is to be accomplished through efficient utilization of resources, with emphasis on safety and security, guided by student theory and community development.  This position will also oversee judicial case management for a residential complex and provide duty coverage and emergency response. Participation in a rotating on-call schedule required, hours are flexible. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Residential Life and requires occasional evening and weekend responsibilities.

This is a live-on campus position

Residential Life Specialist P3

In partnership with students, faculty and staff, in support of the educational goals of the University, the Housing and Residential Life department facilitates a comfortable residential community through accommodations, activities and experiences that encourage students to progress toward becoming self-directed individuals.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background and/or credit check.

·       Bachelor’s degree

·       2-4 years of related professional experience

·       1 year in related field of Housing/Residential Life

·       1 year of supervisory experience

·       1 year of management experience

Experience working in student housing and advising at a large institution; experience with outcomes assessment.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must maintain work authorization throughout employment.

UNLV may consider additional relevant experience in place of formal education requirements:

• In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, applicants may qualify with four additional years of relevant experience, or with an associate's degree plus two additional years of relevant experience.
• For positions requiring a master’s degree, acceptable equivalents include:
  • Six additional years of relevant experience
  • A bachelor’s degree plus two additional years of relevant experience
  • An associate degree plus four additional years of relevant experience

• Master’s degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, or a related field
• 2-4 years of related professional experience in related field of Housing and Residential Life
• 2 years post-master’s experience in a residential setting
• 1 year of supervisory/management experience

Related Experience:

One or more years of post-master’s experience in student housing, student leadership development, or residential operations.

Experience working in student housing and advising at a large public institution; experience with outcomes assessment.

Work with university student housing administration and at least one of the following areas: student conduct processes, student leadership development programs, student academic success programs, and/or staff recruitment/selection/training processes or related experience.

Successful candidates will advance UNLV's mission by cultivating an environment of mutual respect and belonging. They will model our Campus Values in their decision-making and inspire excellence across our community.

Salary range is $55,016.00 - $60,016.00. Unable to offer more than stated salary range

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Materials should be addressed to Renee Parker, Search Committee Chair.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on January 1, 2027.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu for support.

For assistance with the application process, please review instructions on How to Apply. For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu and include the job requisition number in your email subject line.

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Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

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