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When referencing employment history, please address your experience with the minimum and preferred qualifications listed above in a cover letter and resume. The search committee will consider cover letters that fail to address the qualifications or where explanations are unclear as the applicant not possessing the qualification(s).

Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.

Note: All application materials will be further evaluated as evidence of meeting the qualifications above. Evidence of each of the above minimum and preferred qualifications should be presented in your application materials. Evidence of ability, capacity, and proficiency should be presented through examples of your experiences, educational knowledge, and personal characteristics evidenced through examples of your actions and behaviors.

Position Information

Posting Details

Official Job Title RESIDENCE LIFE COORDINATOR III

Working Title: Complex Coordinator

Position Number 02190930

Division Student Affairs

Department B030200 UNIVERSITY HOUSING

Position Type Non-Teaching Academic Staff

Appointment Type Fixed Renewable

Pay Basis Annual

Salary Grade 19

FLSA Status Exempt

Percent 100

Posting Type Staff

UWM Description

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee ( UWM ) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Along with its main campus in Milwaukee, UWM has a branch campus in Waukesha.

UWM celebrates, values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. Learn more here: https://uwm.edu/community-empowerment-institutional-inclusivity/about/

School/College/Division Description

As Wisconsin’s only public urban research university, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has established an international reputation for excellence in research, community engagement, teaching and entrepreneurism. Designated an R1 research institution, UWM educates nearly 23,000 students and is an engine for innovation in southeastern Wisconsin.

Join the UWM family and the Milwaukee community and grow professionally and personally in your career and life. We make learning accessible at every age, stage of life and location. At UWM , we all share the motivation to learn and to excel. We value unique perspectives and possess the talent and desire to nurture ideas that make a global impact. The comforts and connections of a major metropolitan city meet the resources and expertise of a world-class research institution at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Job Summary

Complex Coordinators (Residence Life Coordinator III ) are an integral part of the educational experience for residence halls and apartments at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. The Complex Coordinator is a twelve (12) month, live-in professional position that oversees the development of educationally-focused living communities and provides overall management of a residential facility of 350 to 1000 residents. Primary functions include supervision of Residence Life staff members (a Residence Life Coordinator II, Resident Assistants, and select hourly student positions), occupancy and facilities management, advising student leadership groups response system for a campus of approximately 4,300 residents. Complex Coordinators provide daily student development to residents through academic coaching sessions, behavior conference meetings, educational presentations or training opportunities. Complex Coordinators work closely with the Associate Director of Residence Life and the University Housing Leadership Team to create residential environments that demonstrate inclusive excellence, promote academic success, and enhance student retention to the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee.

Complex Coordinators (CCs) are also are part of the administration, development and maintenance of the Residence Life program at UW Milwaukee. As such, CCs are assigned to lead unit-wide committees and projects, assist or lead university-wide programs, initiatives, or committees, and spearhead the development strategies and events that create a robust residence life curriculum. As a result, Complex Coordinators will play significant roles in the following unit committees: Student Staff Training and Development, Student Staff Recognition, and Resident Assistant Recruitment and Selection. Residence Life Coordinators will also play an important part in various university-wide programs or projects, such as New Student Orientation, Panther Transition Experience, Res Life Events with Panther Athletics, University Housing Move-In, UWM Fall Welcome, Family Weekend, and University Housing Returning Student Self-Assignment. Finally, Complex Coordinators will be responsible for managing occupancy in their respective areas as well as developing curricular guides for their assigned community, which will include providing an assessment plan to help measure student learning and development in accordance with the University Housing mission statement.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants for this position must have or provide evidence of the following:

• Master’s degree from an institution accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

• Minimum three years professional(post master’s degree) experience supervising in a higher education or Residence Life environment.

• Minimum of three years of professional experience in on-call duty and/or crisis response.

• Minimum of three years of professional experience in management overseeing administrative tasks or units.

  Preferred Qualifications

Highly qualified applicants for this position will also provide evidence of the following:

• Residence Hall Director experience with building management including facility oversight and occupancy administration.

• Previous experience developing and managing budgets.

• Professional staff supervision experience.

• Previous experience supervising student staff.

• Experience developing, managing, and implementing a training and development program.

• Evidence of the ability to work collaboratively within your team and with department stakeholders on administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Adjudication of student conduct and/or student behavior issues (e.g., noise complaints, roommate conflicts, alcohol, etc.).

  Target Salary Range $50,000-$55,000

  Benefits and Total Rewards

As part of UWM’s commitment to supporting the success of our team members through positive experiences, employees are provided with Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package (https://uwm.edu/hr/benefits/leave/) including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information. (Compensation figures are for example purposes only.) UWM Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life (https://uwm.edu/hr/benefits-to-benefit-you-and-your-life/)

Application Instructions

When referencing employment history, please address your experience with the minimum and preferred qualifications listed above in a cover letter and resume. The search committee will consider cover letters that fail to address the qualifications or where explanations are unclear as the applicant not possessing the qualification(s).

Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.

Note: All application materials will be further evaluated as evidence of meeting the qualifications above. Evidence of each of the above minimum and preferred qualifications should be presented in your application materials. Evidence of ability, capacity, and proficiency should be presented through examples of your experiences, educational knowledge, and personal characteristics evidenced through examples of your actions and behaviors.

Application Deadline 03/09/2025

Continuous (Open Until Filled?) No

If Continuous, Initial Review Date

Position Contact Name Paul Dixon

Contact Phone 414-229-6589

Contact Email prdixon@uwm.edu

Application Notes

For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.

Legal Notices

AA/EO Statement

UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodations

UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.

Employment Authorization

In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Job Categories Student Services, University Housing

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

  Optional Documents