Housing & Student Activities Coordinator at UMS

Farmington, Maine, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jun, 26

Salary

46000.0

Posted On

14 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Community Building, Logistics, Student Activities, Housing Management, Program Planning, Advising, Relationship Building, Communication, Organizational Skills, Problem-Solving, Customer Service, Technical Proficiency, Budgeting, Supervision, Emergency Response

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Are you a community builder who loves both the logic of logistics and the energy of student life? The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) is looking for a Housing & Student Activities Coordinator to be the heartbeat of our campus residence halls. This is a unique “live-on” role where you'll manage the entire housing lifecycle while creating an engaged, vibrant student environment through major events and organizational advising. A typical salary for this position is up to $46,000, commensurate on education and experience. Additional benefits [https://drive.google.com/file/d/13wXCXpRZXB83huA4dGJi7bmIvM7mNhI9/view?usp=sharing] include medical, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents. Job Description [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VtGr8WkeLjY1_kH5OuN0h3RFjLvxehCl/view?usp=sharing] Key Responsibilities Housing Lifecycle * System & Strategy: Manage housing software, occupancy reports, and the database of housing information. * The Selection Process: Plan and implement housing contracts and selectin for both the academic year and summer sessions. * Communication Hub: Serve as the primary resource for students, families, and faculty regarding housing matters, collaborating closely with Admissions, Financial Aid, and Facilities. * Digital Presence: Maintain the Student Life housing webpages and campus pages to ensure information is accurate and accessible. * Staff Mentorship: Train professional and student staff in the housing process to ensure a seamless student experience. Student Engagement * Program Leadership: Oversee the Weekend Adventures and Excursion program and plan major campus-wide events. * Advising & Support: Serve as the Advisor for the Residence Hall Association (RHA), the Senior Class Officers, and the Thrifty Beaver food and clothing pantry. * Alumni & Community connection: Act as a liaison to the Alumni Office and partner with the Hunger Liaison and other campus programmers to support diverse student endeavors. Leadership & Collaboration * Committee Representation: Participate as a member of the UMF Summer Registration Committee and the UMS housing group. * Duty Rotation: As a live-on professional, you will participate in the residence hall duty rotation and occasionally work evenings or weekends as needed. * Budgeting & Supervision: Manage budgets for your programs and directly supervise student workers to help them grow as leaders. Required Skills & Core Competencies * Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships with students, families, staff, faculty, and co-workers. * Effective Communications: Excellent written, verbal, listening, and interpersonal communication skills. * Organizational Prowess: Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple overlapping housing and activity schedules. * Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to handle residential and programming challenges. * Collaboration & Customer Service: Ability to work effectively with all levels across the institution and highly developed customer service skills to support the campus community. * Technical Proficiency: Strong computer literacy, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, database management, and knowledge of social media platforms. * Environment: Ability to live on campus and serve as part of the duty rotation for the residence halls, and the ability to work some evenings and weekends when necessary. Required Qualifications * Education: Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Development, Management, Pubic Health, Public Administration, Education Leadership, or any related fields. * Experience: Up to one (1) year of relevant professional experience. * Program Planning: Practical experience in planning programs and events. * Emergency Response: Experience dealing with emergencies and urgent situations. * Operational Technology: Experience with technology that helps organize processes, procedures, and planning. Preferred Qualifications * Advanced Education: Master's degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, or other related fields. * Theoretical Knowledge: A solid understanding of college student development theory. * Advanced Programming: Specific experience in program planning and implementation. * Crisis Management: Direct experience in managing crises within a campus setting. * Specialized Software: Experience managing housing management software or related systems, such as room reservation or event space tools. The University of Maine at Farmington employees are Mandatory Reporters with the exception of UMF’s licensed, clinical medical providers (including athletic trainers) and mental health providers and their clinical interns when working in their capacity as providers. Application Requirements: * Cover Letter * Resume/Curriculum Vitae * Contact information for three (3) professional references We are not able to consider applicants who require any visa sponsorship support Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 pm EST on Friday, April 3, 2026. The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post-offer physical as applicable. Equal Opportunity Statement The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix [http://www.maine.edu/title-ix/]/. Clery Act The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report [https://www.umf.maine.edu/publicsafety/annual-security-report/]. If you have any questions, contact UMF Dept. of Public, Safety / Campus Police, University of Maine at Farmington, 149 Quebec Street, Farmington, Maine 04938-1994 tel 207-778-7400UMF About the University of Maine System The University of Maine System (UMS), established in 1968, consists of seven universities and the University of Maine School of Law, spread across various locations in Maine. UMS provides system-wide services and governance from these locations, leveraging the distinct strengths and collaborations among its institutions to advance strategic priorities for UMS [https://www.maine.edu/strategic-plan/] and the state of Maine. Choosing UMS means opting for a high quality of life supported by excellent benefits such as tuition waivers, robust retirement contributions, and comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability. Maine's diverse landscapes, from accessible wilderness and rugged coastline to urban centers and rural communities, offer numerous cultural activities, strong public schools, safe neighborhoods, and high-quality healthcare. Discover more about Maine's exemplary lifestyle on the Maine Office of Tourism website [https://visitmaine.com/plan-your-visit/relocating-to-maine]. The University of Maine at Farmington has earned a national reputation for excellence, gaining stature as one of the finest state-supported liberal arts colleges in the northeastern U.S. Additionally, UMF is rated 5th in U.S. News & World Report Top Regional Public College North for 2023 and has been rated one of America's Best Colleges by U.S. News 25 times since 1998. The campus is in historic downtown Farmington, just a short walk away from coffee shops, funky stores, restaurants, banks, bookstores, a multi-screen movie theater and a whole lot more. Our perfect location combines the active outdoor lifestyle with the arts & smarts of a small college town. With enrollment at around 1,600 full-time students, UMF is about the same size as many of New England’s most selective private colleges and offers many of the same advantages, yet at a very affordable price — providing a tremendous college value in a spectacular natural setting. Established in 1864 as Maine’s first public institution of higher education, the University of Maine at Farmington is a founding member of The Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC) an exclusive national group of public colleges and universities committed to providing superior liberal arts and sciences education.

Responsibilities

This coordinator will manage the entire housing lifecycle, including software, contracts, and communication, while also serving as the primary resource for housing matters. Key duties involve overseeing student engagement programs like Weekend Adventures and advising several student organizations such as the Residence Hall Association.