Living Learning Community Manager

Talladega College, Alabama's first private historically black liberal arts college, has been known for academic excellence for over 150 years. It is listed among the Princeton Review's Best Colleges in the Southeast; US News & World Report's best national liberal arts colleges, best HBCUs and Top Performers on Social Mobility; and Kiplinger's Best Value colleges and universities. Kiplinger named Talladega the second-best college in the nation for "low average graduating debt" in 2019. The campus is noted for its breathtaking historic buildings as well as its state-of-the-art facilities. A new, 45.000-square-foot residence hall opened in January 2019. The College opened two additional buildings in 2020 - the Dr. Billy C. Hawkins Student Activity Center and the Dr. William R. Harvey Museum of Art, which houses Hale Woodruff's critically acclaimed Amistad Murals and other great works of art.
Job Summary:
The Living Learning Community Manager reports to the Director of Housing of Living Learning Community & in coordination with the AVP with the primary duties of supervising the designated residence hall's daily functions of residential life and compiling accurate reporting information. The Living Learning Community Manager is on-call for crisis/emergency situations. Acts as a resource for Residence Life & Housing and builds effective, strong working relationships to enhance department operations and functions.
This is 10 months live off campus position with evening and weekend on – call duty employment responsibilities. This is a fixed-term; live-off annual appointment renewed yearly. Appointment will be made on an annual basis, determined by continual satisfactory performance.
Job Duties:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
● Assume responsibility for the operation of the assigned residence hall
● Assist in building security
● Assist in staff selection and training of new employees within the Residence Hall
● Supervise student workers as well as schedule floor and desk hours
● Evaluates performance of employees and recommends any personnel actions to Assistant Dean of Living Learning Community or Assistant Vice President Living Learning Community
● Complete all required reports in a timely and accurate manner
● Gain expertise and remain current in knowledge of appropriate programs
● Embrace recruitment and retention efforts of the department and university, and support enrollment strategies
● Participate as a member of the Council of Housing Coordinators
● Maintain budget for Hall's Activity Funds
● Specific assignments are based on unit need and assigned by the supervisor which could include such things as assisting in building security, conduct regular inspections of the residence hall to ensure the maintenance of the facility and report deficiencies, direct programming activities, and enforce rules and regulations
Competencies:
● Ability to multitask, organize, manage time effectively, and keeps tasks appropriately prioritized
● Must display positive attitude, problem solving skills, and the ability to complete projects in a timely manner while maintaining professionalism and leadership
● Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy
● Remains knowledgeable of applicable regulations, policies, and protocols
● Maintain a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential student life situations
● Ability to work with, assist, lead, and take directions from others in the interest of moving processes and programs forward to the desired outcome
Work Setting:
● Expectation of on-campus presence with attendance and punctuality
● Rotating On Call schedule
● Promote personal safety, safety procedures, and a safe work environment
● Other duties as assigned
● Employment at will
● Full-time status
● Non -Exempt
Minimum Qualifications:
● A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred or senior level student
● Strong interpersonal, communication, written, and basic math skills
● Microsoft Office experience
● Utilize office equipment
● The ability to maintain confidentiality
● Ability to work independently and within a team environment