Michael Cox

Experience

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  University at Buffalo

  Aug 2007 - May 2009

  - Assisted with university-wide programming including Opening Weekend, Family Weekend, Haunted Union, Winter Welcome and Countdown to Commencement - Supervised the Student Programming Board comprised of 10 student assistants - Advised Team UB (over 800 students) in their implementation, and evaluation of programs promoting UB pride and spirit- Coordinated the University Council Election - Assisted with the development and management of the Student Activities office $280,000 budget - Coordinated the Buy a Brick program in conjunction with Countdown to Commencement Show less

  • Graduate Assistant for Student Activities/Student Programming Board

    Aug 2008 - May 2009

  • Graduate Assistant for Orientation

    Aug 2007 - Aug 2008
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  Rochester Institute of Technology

  Nov 2009 - Jul 2012

  Residence Coordinator

  - Oversaw 3 residence halls containing special interest housing serving Greek organizational housing, Army ROTC students, Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing students, and a living learning community for undecided students- Directly supervised a student staff of 14 Resident Advisors and 1 Senior Resident Advisor- Facilitated weekly one-on-one meetings and staff meetings, which advance the achievement of a prepared plan of work - Initiated quarterly self-programming efforts to meet the diverse needs of the residence hall student population- Advised RITchie’s residential student game room staff and assist with monitoring the budget of $14,000- Advised Residence Hall Greek President Council - Managed a budget of $3,330 for RA and individual programing as well as staff development- Collaborated with partner offices, including Fraternity & Sorority Life, Housing Operations, and the Center for Student Conduct as a Residence Life representative for upper-level conduct hearings- Served as judicial officer for student conduct meetings, independent hearings and determined appropriate sanctions, behavioral contracts or campus referrals - Served as Residence Life liaison to University Studies Program in order to implement their Living Learning Community for first year undecided students- Provided crisis intervention support by participating in on-call duty rotation for approximately 3,000 students- Provided basic counseling in the areas of personal safety, conflict resolution, roommate conflicts - Advised an Engineering focused self-governing Special Interest House of about 60 residents (2009-2010) Show less

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  University at Buffalo

  Jul 2012 - May 2016

  Residence Hall Director

  - Oversee Wilkeson Quadrangle, a residence hall comprised of 546 first year students and 3 Living Learning Communities (Engineering, Social Sciences & Management)- Directly supervise 1 part time professional staff member responsible for co-supervisor of Resident Advisors- Directly 18 Resident Advisors and 5 Academic Assistants - Oversee implementation of departmental programming model within Wilkeson Quad by paraprofessional and professional staff- Develop area programs for roughly 1500 first year students to enhance personal development- Budget management of $5520 for paraprofessional programming and staff development- Manage building occupancy during the academic year, specifically student room changes, utilizing Residential Management System (RMS)- Work directly with Residential Facilities to resolve maintenance issues and serve on the Ellicott East Area Team to address facility needs and concerns- Manage room condition reports and assess damage for yearly billing- Serve as the primary judicial officer for student conduct hearings occurring within Wilkeson Quad and maintain judicial records through RMS - Participate in a rotating after hours “on-call” - Managed the Common Area Damage (CAD) program within Wilkeson Quad (2012-2013)- Advised Wilkeson Hall Council through organizing elections and developing leadership skills of members (2012-2013)- Served as Orientation Residential Coordinator by supporting the Orientation, Transition & Parent Programs office and overseeing the housing of orientation students during the months of June and July Show less

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  Buffalo State University

  Jul 2019 - now

  Provide oversight of housing operations, occupancy, and assessment initiatives within the Residence Life department. Development and administration of the housing operations system, housing selection, summer school and conference housing including working closely with areas of campus such as maintenance, custodial, Enrollment and Retention Management, Student Accessibility Services, Honors Program, EOP, Events and Management, and the Learning Communities programs. Collaboration with the complex directors to assess the programming responsibilities within their areas. Oversight of clerical staff providing operations such as mail services, maintenance, billing operations, and customer service within the central office. Oversee the selection and training of opening/closing student staff and mailroom staff. Administrative coverage in the absence of the Assistant Dean of Residence Life. Serve as a contact in an on-call duty rotation schedule which includes evenings, weekdays, weekends and holidays throughout the calendar year. Show less Provide staff supervision, evaluation, and development of all staff within the Residence Halls. Coordinate the hiring and training of all Resident Assistants (RAs). Plans and implements professional and student staff training. Manage the community engagement plan as well as the eRezLife software. Collaborate with various College offices to ensure execution within training, professional development, and residential programming. Provide administrative coverage in the absence of the Associate Director of Residence Life and the Assistant Dean of Residence Life. Serve as a contact in an on-call dutyrotation schedule which includes evenings, weekdays, weekends, and holidays throughout thecalendar year. Show less

  • Associate Director Parking Services

    Feb 2023 - now

  • Assistant Director - Operations

    Feb 2022 - Feb 2023

  • Assistant Director - Residence Life

    Jul 2019 - Feb 2022