HRE LIVE-IN STAFF
Being an HRE Coordinator at the U of U
Welcome! This website is dedicated to helping potential HRE Live-In Staff candidates understand more about what being a coordinator is like at the University of Utah.
At HRE, the following positions are called HRE Coordinators: Resident Director, Residential Outreach Coordinator, and Residential Community Coordinator. Here you'll find information about the ins and outs of the job, such as compensation and benefits, duty, and what professional staff housing looks like on campus.
We invite you to take a virtual campus tour and learn about our housing facilities. We're super excited you're here and can't wait to hopefully meet you somewhere down the line in the recruitment process!
Sincerely,
The University of Utah Residential Education Team
Message from the Associate Vice President
Dear Candidate,
As you are searching for your next role, what do you hope to gain from the experience? Is it professional growth, budgeting, supervision, or something else? Whatever you’re looking for, I bet we can help you find it within Housing and Residential Education (HRE) at the University of Utah (the U). We’re serious about our work—as we seek to grow to 10,000 beds, we know we can positively affect the lives of our students by being innovative, efficient, and student-oriented. What you’ll find at the U, is that while we take our jobs seriously, we’re people-centered and approach our work with kindness and fun. I hope you’ll consider us as I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.
Joining the HRE team at the U means coming on board as the university pivots to become a residential campus with a vibrant neighborhood community for our students. I believe so strongly in the residential experience, and I could not be more excited to provide that opportunity to more students at the U. Adding 5,000 beds in five years is a monumental task—few universities have even considered this growth at this pace. It’s bold, it’s ambitious, and it is going to be incredible for our students.
I began working at my residence hall front desk the day I moved onto campus my freshman year, and I’ve worked in housing ever since. Just like you, I know the power of living on campus and being part of a strong and vibrant community. Here at the U, we are poised to reframe the student experience with our unprecedented growth, and we need talented staff to help us achieve our outcomes, helping our students find their people, passions, and purpose. I hope you will consider joining us to do this important work.
As we expand our team, we are looking for smart, kind, community-oriented professionals who want to help students belong and succeed. If this sounds fun to you, I hope you’ll consider applying for the role and join our team here at the U.
Sean Grube
Associate Vice President
Housing & Residential Education
A place to call home
As the capital of Utah, Salt Lake City is home to a diverse and robust community of residents, tourists, students, and outdoor enthusiasts! Surrounded by mountains on all sides, Salt Lake is home to 11 premiere ski resorts, miles of nature trails, and is a haven for winter sports. As a Delta Hub and home to an International Airport, Salt Lake City welcomes travelers from near and far throughout the year.
Known for its quality of life, the city has become a destination for foodies, with diverse award-winning restaurants, cafes, and bars. Explore downtown for an evening of good food and entertainment. International culture and outdoor recreation activities are a central part of the city. Inclusive annual events and various museums and hiking trails welcome visitors of all ages.
Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, and Zion National Parks are just a few hours’ drive away, all located in Utah.
One of the awesome parts of being an HRE Coordinator is that no day rarely ever looks the same as another day. There's always something happening to keep you on your toes.
Below is a real example of what an RD's schedule for the week can look like!
HRE Coordinator on Duty (Area Duty) Rotation
HRE currently has the option to choose two different duty rotations:
- Duty is every day all the time 24/7 in a rotation with all coordinators
- Lower campus and upper campus split and how many in the rotation
Expectations When On Duty
- Have the phone on and be available 24/7. Remain within a twenty-minute RETURN radius of campus.
- Ensure all staff call in by 5:00 PM. Call hall staff duty phones that do not call in. Complete staffing duty report and include information on late calls and missed duty.
- Do not consume alcohol/drugs while on call.
OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE
Departmental committees are convened to perform a function, coordinate major processes, or advance strategic initiatives on behalf of the greater department. Delegating work in this way invites staff to unite multiple perspectives and share responsibility in achieving the charge of each committee/workgroup while providing members a professional development opportunity.
COMMITTEES
Student Leaders (SL) Training Committee
The Student Leaders Training Committee is responsible for the development and distribution of student staff training and development throughout the year for all Students Leaders (SLs). This includes the implementation of all major training sessions as well as identified training and developments done off-cycle or for ongoing development.
Senior Staff Training Committee
The Senior Staff Training Committee will focus on planning the monthly in-services and summer/fall training. There will be no January training prior to the start of the semester due to how the calendar falls so the January in-service would be one opportunity to retrain for gaps (in addition to staff meetings, etc.) The focus on in-services should be on improving/maintaining team morale and providing necessary training and information.
Student Leader (SL) Selection Committee
Focus on finalizing the Student Leader selection process, including the returner process. This includes the development of marketing materials.
Pro Staff Recruitment
- Continue the work of the Professional Staff Recruitment Committee by planning our recruitment strategies for recruitment of coordinators (likely RDs and RCCs).
Morale and Pro Devo
- Work to provide opportunities to enhance/maintain professional staff morale, comradery, and professional development.
Campus Community and Weeks of Welcome
- Works to review and propose changes to our move-in week and weeks of welcome experience for students to better create campus community.
Closing Protocols
- Work to finalize and establish a consistent closing protocol to be used term after term.
Find information below on our training season for both senior and student staff. While we know the training season can be a rigorous and long one, our aim is to always prioritize work-life balance whilst ensuring our teams feel prepared for their positions.
Training
NEW HRE Coordinator Training
The purpose of this training is to build trust amongst the team, learn the nuances of the position, prepare for the arrival of your assistant resident director, plan the residential curriculum for the year, and prep your building for opening. This training will be given by the supervisor in a one-on-one setting.
ALL HRE Coordinator Training
The purpose of this training is to continue to build trust amongst the team, get to know your building team, prepare for the arrival of your resident assistants, finalize the residential curriculum for the year, prep your building for opening, and plan out the nuances of managing your building for the year.
Student Leader Training
Student Leader Training is a comprehensive training time designed to empower student leaders at the HRE department. Gain essential skills in community building, conflict resolution, event planning, and leadership development. This training prepares SLs to make a positive impact within Residential Education, fostering inclusive and vibrant campus communities.