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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Community Coordinator. - Boca Raton, FL.

This position requires living on campus in a provided furnished apartment. The Department of Housing and Residential Education’s residential facilities do not close. We serve our students and remain open during all campus holidays and closures. Due to our 12-month operation, staff will work on-call hours when the University is closed or when classes are not in session (ex. during Thanksgiving, Winter Break, and Spring Break). This position is considered an essential employee. In severe weather or emergency situations, the University may suspend classes or close the University. This position would be expected to remain at or report to their facilities as soon as conditions reasonably permit.

Summary of responsibilities:

• Interview, select, train, supervise, and evaluate Resident Assistants.

• Assist with implementing and assessing a residential curriculum.

• Contribute to a comprehensive assessment plan and utilize data to make evidence-based enhancements to programs and services.

• Actively recruit, advise, develop, and support the Community Council.

• Manage hall budgets for programming and supplies. Fiscally responsible for the use of a university purchasing card.

• Assist with hall opening/closing procedures.

• Advise students with personal and emotional conflicts and act as a referral agent for other campus resources. Provide follow-up and support student wellbeing.

• Administer Student Conduct process through adjudication of cases involving policy violations.

• Interpret and ensure compliance with departmental and university policies, guidelines, and other relevant regulations. Educate staff and students to enforce policies.

• Serve as a customer service representative of the department and University.

• Maintain positive working relationships with custodians, maintenance specialists, and other facilities personnel.

• Execute health and safety inspections for the residence hall.

• Review on-call reports and incident reports daily and provide necessary follow-up.

• Participate in department meetings, staff meetings, committee meetings, and one-on-one meetings.

• Coordinate summer operations, including intersession housing. Assist with camps and conferences as needed.

• Assist with summer projects such as staff training, program review, assessment, curriculum development, community council planning, etc.

• Engage in professional development and continuous learning.

• Support university-wide initiatives and events.

• Serve as a Campus Security Authority and as essential personnel.

• Serve on an on-call rotation and assist with emergencies and crisis response.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

A master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.

This position requires living on campus in a provided furnished apartment. The Department of Housing and Residential Education’s residential facilities do not close. We serve our students and remain open during all campus holidays and closures. Due to our 12-month operation, staff will work on-call hours when the University is closed or when classes are not in session (ex. during Thanksgiving, Winter Break, and Spring Break). This position is considered an essential employee. In severe weather or emergency situations, the University may suspend classes or close the University. This position would be expected to remain at or report to their facilities as soon as conditions reasonably permit.

Salary:

$43,888 per year.

College or Department:

Division of Student Affairs: Residential Education

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. Evenings and weekends required.

Application Deadline:

2025-08-08

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

Resume


OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.



PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.



REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at accomodate@fau.edu. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.