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| Position Title |
Coordinator for Residence Life: Building Supervisor |
| Location |
Boone, NC |
| Faculty Rank |
No |
| Provide Rank |
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| Position Number |
093901 |
| Department |
University Housing-Residence Life - 325000 |
Position Summary Information
| Primary Purpose |
We provide students with convenient, well-maintained housing and foster a learning-oriented community that creates connections and opportunities for meaningful experiences. |
| Minimum Qualifications |
Master's degree
One to three years of experience working in college housing.
Two years of GA experience is equivalent to one year full-time. |
| License/Certification Required |
N/A |
| Preferred Qualifications |
*Master's degree in College Student Development, Student Affairs, Higher Education, Counseling, or related field
*Full-time experience working in college housing
*Crisis and case management experience
*Supervision experience |
| Essential Duties and Responsibilities |
The
Coordinator position is a highly visible member of the university community who interacts across divisional lines and works collaboratively with many segments of the university.
This is a live-in position, meaning staff members are provided a furnished apartment, meal plan, and upgraded reserved parking space. When available and approved, Coordinators receive departmental support for professional involvement and travel. There are 9 Coordinators on the Residence Life Team, along with 13 Graduate Assistants, 3 Assistant Directors, 2 Administrative Professionals, and the Senior Associate Director
Supervision
- Direct supervision of 2 RDs and 9-15 RAs
- Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with all staff.
- Conduct weekly staff meetings with RA staff and bi-monthly area meetings with RD staff.
- Provide on-going staff training and development.
- Ensure expectations are being met by staff, and initiate job action and developmental conversations to encourage correction and facilitate learning.
- Complete formal evaluations of staff once each semester.
- Oversee management of programming and staff development budgets.
- Work to create an environment of mutual support and encouragement of teamwork.
- Assist with the selection and training of all student staff members.
Community Development & Residence Education
- Develop goals for the community on an annual basis.
- Be accessible, visible and present to students in the building and area.
- Assist in the implementation of the programming model and provide educational and social activities in community.
- Develop and utilize skills to work with diverse student populations.
Maintain sensitivity to different perspectives and identities. - Opportunity to assist with and promote the Residence Hall Association and National Residence Hall Honorary.
- Opportunity to work with Residential Learning Communities (RLCs).
- Collaborate with partnering departments to facilitate social and educational activities for the community on a regular basis and to develop relationships to assist in connecting students to resources.
- Attend staff-planned activities and educational programs
Crisis and Case Management
- Participate in a rotating weekly on-call system providing emergency assistance to staff and approximately 6,200 residents, including potentially over university breaks.
- Provide leadership to staff and students during crises in the residence hall and in the greater campus community.
- Monitor and maintain in-hall RA duty rotation.
- Become familiar with and follow institutional and departmental guidelines regarding emergencies.
- Review all incident reports and documentations and refer appropriate incident reports to Dean of Students office.
- Serve as hearing officer for most first and second-time University Housing and Code of Conduct violations.
- Serve as a case manager for student concerns and intervention within the area of responsibility, including coordinating wellness checks, follow-up, and coordination with Residence Life Leadership Team and Dean of Students Office.
- Clearly communicate, interpret and enforce department and university policies to staff and students.
- Ensure staff members are appropriately confronting and documenting behavior issues and concerns.
- Serve as a resource or referral for information concerning Student Affairs.
Administration
- Serve on departmental and division work groups, task forces, and committees (including selection) as requested or approved by supervisor.
- Along with the Residence Life team, develop and assist in achieving University Housing department goals.
- Attend staff training and professional development events in University Housing and Student Affairs.
- Attend and participate in Residence Life meetings.
- Meet weekly with direct supervisor, Assistant Director of Residence Life.
- Develop and complete a professional development plan.
- Post and maintain office hours as required by supervisor.
- Work closely with the Administration Services staff regarding room changes, consolidations, occupancy reports, withdrawals, etc.
- Work with technology including Google Suite, StarRez Community Management Software, AiM Work Order System, eRezLife Evaluation and Job Action Software, Maxient Student Conduct Software, Engage Programming Software, etc...
- Perform administrative tasks as delegated by the Senior Associate Director of Residence Life.
- Complete summer responsibilities including, but not limited to summer school, orientation, and special projects.
Facilities Management
- Ensure compliance with key and security related policies.
- Communicate facilities needs and projects with staff and students.
- Maintain contact with Housekeeping and Maintenance Leadership about concerns in area.
- Maintain monthly contact with building maintenance staff, housekeeping staff, and area supervisors.
- Conduct fire drills in the residence halls, in support of Fire Life and Safety Coordinator
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| Type of Position |
Full Time Position |
| Staff/Non-Faculty |
Staff/Non-Faculty |
| VISA Sponsorship? |
VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S. |
| Appointment Type |
1.0 |
| Work Schedule/Hours |
Typically Mon-Fri, (9am-5pm), Night/Weekend commitments fulfill additional 5 hours/week |
| Number of Hours Per Week |
40 |
| Number of Months Per Year |
12 |
| Mandatory Staff |
Yes |
| Suggested Salary Range |
$44,000 |
| Physical Demands of Position |
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Posting Details Information
| Posting Date |
02/26/2026 |
| Closing Date |
|
| Open Until Filled |
Yes |
| Evaluation of Applications Begins |
04/01/2026 |
| Proposed Date of Hire |
06/01/2026 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
Please attach required documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of References with contact information.
|
| Search Chair Name |
Jimmy Kramer |
| Search Chair Email |
kramerjj@appstate.edu |
| Quick Link |
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/53427 |
| Posting Number |
201501741P |
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Appalachian State University
Mar 10, 2026