About the role#
The Overnight Student Safety & Operations Coordinator serves as the primary contact for residence hall safety, student support, and operational continuity during overnight hours. This professional role ensures compliance with departmental protocols, provides real-time supervision of student staff, and supports incident response and facilities coordination. This is a non-live-in, full-time position that requires late-night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
What you'll do#
- Serve as the primary overnight point of contact for the Student Safety team.
- Supervise and lead the overnight Student Safety team, providing real-time coaching and accountability.
- Develop and manage overnight and extended coverage schedules, addressing last-minute staffing changes.
- Support the Professional Staff On-Call during crisis response and ensure staff follow protocols during emergencies.
- Conduct first-level review of overnight incident reports and provide feedback to staff.
- Monitor and identify trends in overnight incidents, including repeat behaviors or locations.
- Triage maintenance and safety concerns, submitting and verifying work orders with accurate documentation.
- Conduct proactive safety inspections of residence halls and campus facilities to identify hazards or unsecured access points.
What you'll need#
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 3 years of experience directly related to these duties.
- A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- Experience in residence life, student housing, or supervising student staff is preferred.
- Experience in crisis response or high-pressure environments is preferred.
- Ability to remain calm and professional during emergencies.
- Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: This is a two-year term position.
- Status: Full-time, benefits eligible.
About The University of New Mexico
The University of New Mexico is a public institution founded in 1889. It is based in Albuquerque and maintains a campus spanning 600 acres. The university employs over 11,000 people and provides 210 certificate and degree programs. Its academic offerings include medicine, pharmacy, law, and architecture.
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