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Resident Life Area Coordinator

Utah Tech University
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, paid holidays, retirement plan

225 South University Avenue (Show on map)
Sep 24, 2026
Position Announcement Responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operation and programs of Campus View Suites 1, averaging 352 residents, the University Inn, averaging 44 residents, and Family Student Housing, averaging 21 apartments. This involves overseeing development of a community and educational environment that encourages student engagement, positive relationships, and student success. In addition to traditional residence life functions and roles, this position will have specific responsibilities regarding student conduct and student staff development across all on campus residential communities. This position is required to live in provided on-campus housing within Campus View Suites 1. Information about Housing and Resident Life can be found online at https://housing.utahtech.edu/. Responsibilities Coordinate the day-to-day resident life operations and programs of Campus View Suites 1, the University Inn, and Family Student Housing apartments. Assist in the management and facilitation of the student conduct process by implementing and enforcing university and departmental rules and regulations, as well as adjudicating minor student conduct cases, across all residence halls (approximately 1,600 residents) as assigned by the Assistant Director and Director. Plan and organize for summer camps and conferences, including occupancy management in coordination with campus partners, staff selection and training, cleaning checks, key preparation and management, and invoicing. Oversee the development of a community and educational environment that encourages student engagement, positive relationships, and student success. Respond to emergency situations and assist in resolving resident and parent concerns, roommate conflict, etc. Plan and implement active educational, social and cultural programs for the personal growth and development of residents. Plan, propose, implement and assess Themed Communities, as determined by the department's strategic plan. Utilize StarRez (student housing management software) when performing daily responsibilities, including updating student and building information, processing forms, and creating reports. Participate in on-call duty coverage, one week out of every six weeks, to respond to on-campus student housing incidents and student crisis situations. Monitor and communicate concerns related to facilities, including safety and security, cleaning service, maintenance and keys. Provide supervision and assistance during check-in/check-out periods. Plan, organize, and assist in the facilitation of the centralized process for resident assistant and resident manager recruitment, selection, placement and training. Supervise 9 Resident Assistants and 2 Assistant Resident Managers. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree required. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. Master's degree preferred. Two years' experience working in Residence Life, Student Involvement, or related fields during graduate or undergraduate career required. Experience advising a student group preferred. The total qualifications required are based on a combination of education and work experience. Any experience used to meet the education requirement cannot also be used to meet the work experience requirement. Knowledge of Student Development and Student Involvement theories required; knowledge and experience with Living Learning Communities preferred. Computer proficiency, with good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (particularly Word and Outlook) required; knowledge of Banner, StarRez and Maxient systems preferred. Strong organizational skills, with ability to respond to, and concentrate on, multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills required, with the ability to interact with a diverse group of individuals and campus departments in establishing and maintaining effective and positive relationships. Outgoing personality, with a history of dependability, reliability, and initiative. Supplemental Information POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time professional staff (overtime-exempt) position. Annual salary of $44,000 with rent and utility free two-bedroom and one bath apartment provided. Desired start date of November 2026. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details. ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins October 12, 2026; position open until filled. Submit application materials (including resume contents and contact information for three professional references) and upload a cover letter electronically. ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:?Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life." and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles northeast of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University. Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including doctoral, masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered, who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the University's mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must provide employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. 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