Job Description: Primary Responsibility Under the direction of the Director of Student Life and Housing and the Residence Life Coordinator, the Residence Life Assistant Coordinator is responsible for varied administrative and programmatic duties in support of the Residence Life program. This position assists in emergency and incident response within the Residence Hall, as well as serving in an on-call rotation. *This is a .80 term position. The position is required to live in the residence hall and will receive rent-free room in the residence hall during the employment period, as well as a meal plan. Pre-requisites for Position (Qualifications Standards) Education and experience necessary for the rigors of the position, such as a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and one year related work experience, or associate’s degree and three years related experience, or an applicable combination of education and experience necessary for the responsibilities of the position. Live-in residence life experience and/or college student development experience preferred. The candidate must demonstrate excellent oral and written communications skills. Ability to assume a high level of responsibility for managing one’s own work. Follow detailed directions and processes, maintain confidentiality, ability to engage and develop a positive rapport with students, and proficiency in basic computer skills. Welcoming. Innovative. Focused on Student Success. These principles reflect the soul of CMC. They guide us in building our teams, cultivating leaders, and expanding our approaches and mindset. They guide us to be an institution of higher education that’s the right fit for every faculty member, staff, student, and community member in its trust. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds. Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities preferred. Hiring range = $21.00 - $23.33 per hour depending upon a combination of education and experience. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Pet insurance, retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, annual & sick time, mental health resources, healthy lifestyle benefits, affordable transitional housing may be available to the successful candidate based on eligibility and availability, relocation if applicable. CMC utilizes a wage progression compensation model that accounts for a candidate’s skill and experience. Although a salary range is listed, salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The position is required to live in the residence hall and will receive rent-free room in the residence hall during the employment period, as well as a meal plan. Position anticipated to close on May 2, 2025 or until filled. Minimum Qualifications: Essential Duties Serve as first point of contact to emergency situations. Examples include but aren't limited to: mental health concerns, suicide and self-harm situations, sexual assault, and health and safety emergencies, etc. Address and report policy violations/incidents in the residence hall. Examples include but aren't limited to: drugs, alcohol, THC, weapons, vandalism, physical assault, etc. Arrives at least two business days prior to RA team (or as determined by supervisor) to complete additional training and prepare for RA training each semester Departs one business day after RA team to complete closing paperwork and other tasks as assigned Serves in the on-call duty rotation to provide 24-hour incident and crisis response to emergencies on evenings and weekends. Maintains an adequate response time to the residence hall, based on campus location and supervisor direction. This may include when the college is not in session. Cover on-call duties as assigned, and as determined by the RLC based on staffing and scheduling Assists in COVID-19 response and assistance, including but not limited to isolation period tracking, meal delivery, and room changes Work scheduled hours in the Office of Residence Life or Residence Hall Front Desk that support all campus operations Front Desk administration such as scheduling, forms, and paperwork as assigned Coordinate Health & Safety checks as directed Assist in the processing of opening and closing forms Coordinate room change procedures and forms Facilitate residence hall check-ins and check-outs Manage the security of keys and building access Co-advise & plan for Residence Hall Association Assist with RA programming and other creative components of the RA role (bulletin boards, door decorations, etc.) Make departmental purchases as instructed, track receipts, and reconcile P-card Assists with the hiring of student staff positions as instructed (residence life [RA/SRA], student activities assistants, summer assistants, etc.) Participate fully in RA training including executing RA training sessions Participate in new student move-in, registration, orientation, move-out Manage work orders for the residence hall Attend (or execute, as needed) weekly RA Meeting Attend weekly or bi-weekly Student Life Department Meeting Facilitate growth, development and the educational experience of students Develop and provide publicity for events, programs, services as needed Other duties as assigned Supervision Received Position reports to the Director of Student Life and Housing and Residence Life Coordinator Supervisory Responsibility This position serves as a lead to other team members and supervises staff and work-study students. Special Conditions of Employment Successful completion of a background check will be required as well as motor vehicles records report when applicable. Incumbents in this position will adhere to all safety and compliance policies of Colorado Mountain College while performing all duties assigned. This position will require regular evening hours, occasional weekend hours, and occasional travel. Varying work schedule, including evening and weekend hours, holidays and potentially on-call duty; Incumbents in this position will adhere to all safety and compliance policies of Colorado Mountain College while performing all duties assigned. Working Conditions This position requires constant sitting, occasional walking, standing and driving; occasional handling objects, pushing/pulling; frequent reaching with hands/arms, and use of finger movements; occasional lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling objects up to 50 lbs. Constant written and oral communication and the ability to reason and analyze and perform calculations occasionally. Work is performed using a computer and standard office equipment daily and driving a vehicle occasionally. CMC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the College will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADA Coordinator, Human Resources, benefits@coloradomtn.edu NOTE: This position description is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to this class and provide examples of typical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Colorado Mountain College aspires to serve and elevate the economic, social, cultural, and environmental vitality of its beautiful Rocky Mountain region by welcoming all learners through its doors, delivering highly relevant education and training, and serving as a trusted partner for strategic collaboration and innovation. CMC is a comprehensive, public, open-access, Dual Mission, Hispanic Serving Institution offering more than 130 academic programs ranging from bachelor’s and associate degrees, specialized certificates, and a wide range of online, non-credit and lifelong learning courses, as well as extensive concurrent enrollment opportunities. Over 12,000 students attend CMC annually, and 40% of degree-seeking students earn a certificate or degree every year. CMC courses are highly personal and many are experiential by design, each with a maximum registration of 25 students. The college welcomes everyone — students, faculty, staff, and community members — regardless of their backgrounds, beliefs, or traditions. It is an institution that is also integrally connected to, appreciated by, and supported by those same communities. Campuses are located in Aspen, Carbondale, Breckenridge, Dillon, Steamboat Springs, downtown Glenwood Springs, Glenwood Springs-Spring Valley, Leadville, Rifle, the Vail Valley, and Salida. Of these locations, three are “traditional” residential—Spring Valley, Leadville, and Steamboat Springs; students in Breckenridge, Edwards, Spring Valley and Steamboat Springs have access to college-owned apartment-style housing. CMC campuses are close-knit communities, on average serving between 1,000 – 2,000 students. The majority of the college’s financial support comes from local property taxes, not tuition or state revenues. Consequently, CMC is uniquely positioned to be entrepreneurial, nimble, mission-focused, and responsive to community and workforce needs. Colorado Mountain College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and authorized by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education. For general information about CMC, its programs, locations, students, faculty, and offerings, go to: coloradomtn.edu
