Residence Life Coordinator

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Residence Life Office is looking for a dynamic and energetic individual to join the team. Penn State and Residence Life is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. The Residence Life Office is committed to the development of a safe and inclusive living-learning community that fosters academic, social, cultural, and personal growth. We strive to enable residents to develop respect and responsibility for themselves and their community.

The Coordinator is a vital part of the team in helping to continue the vision and mission of the department. They are responsible to an Area Coordinator/Assistant Director for supervising a staff of up to 20 Resident Assistants, as well as overseeing the daily activities of buildings housing up to 400 students. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Supervision:

Supervises Resident Assistants

Conducts regular individual and group supervision meetings

Evaluate Resident Assistant performance

Provides support and training for Resident Assistants

Student Development and Residence Education:

Assists with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a residential curriculum for the area

Assists with the development and implementation of campus-wide initiatives

Advises student groups in the area

Makes referrals to University agencies when appropriate

Encourages student involvement in residential and University engagement opportunities

Promotes area government

Advocates for students by communicating their concerns and issues to the appropriate agency

Advises individual students with academic, career, and personal concerns

Interprets and enforces University and residence hall policies and procedures

Mediates conflicts between and among students.

Administration:

Assists with the daily operation and organization of the area and the area office

Handles requests for room changes and contract releases

Assists in promoting the safety and security of area residents

Assists in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with Housing and Food Services, Safety and Security, New Student Programs, etc.

Provides on-call duty coverage on a rotating basis, including over holidays, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, and Spring Break.

Community Development:

Demonstrates a commitment to students and the quality of their life in the residence hall environment

Encourages Resident Assistants to become well-acquainted with students in the area

Assists the Resident Assistants in developing and promoting a positive living environment

Demonstrates a commitment to diversity and social justice issues

Plans and implements curriculum in conjunction with Resident Assistants and students

Demonstrates a commitment to staff and student retention and recruitment efforts, particularly as they impact members of underrepresented groups

Additional Summer Responsibilities:

Works with either Summer School, Conference Services, Assignment Office, Co mons Desk, Housing, or New Student Orientation (NSO).

Is present for arrivals and check-ins to assist with questions and concerns.

Responds to behavioral and maintenance issues and emergencies.

Organizes and provides orientation sessions for students, parents, and guests.

Reports to an Assistant Director of Housing and/or Senior Coordinator if assisting with NSO, for Summer Conferences and Institutes.

Miscellaneous:

Participates in committees and task force groups

Assists in the recruitment and training of professional staff

Assists in the development and implementation of goals for the area and the residence hall system

Performs other duties as assigned

This position will be filled as a Residential Education Specialist Professional or Intermediate Professional depending on the final applicants experience and education. The Residential Education Specialist Professional requires a minimum of a Bachelors Degree. Additional education and/or experience are required for higher-level positions.

This position requires the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid drivers license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

This is a live-in 12-month position. Full Penn State benefits are included.

Benefits for full-time employees at Penn State include (visit https://hr.psu.edu/benefitsfor more detailed information):

Medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans

Tuition discounts (including for a spouse and dependent children up to the age of 26)

Generous vacation time and sick time

16 paid holidays/campus closure days

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$42,100.00 – $67,300.00

Salary Structure – additional information on Penn States job and salary structure.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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