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Residence Life Coordinator

Pennsylvania State University

, Pennsylvania

Residence Life Coordinator

Pennsylvania State University

, Pennsylvania
 
Salary: $41,000 - $50,000
 
Employment Term: Full time
 
Country: United States
 

The Residence Life Office is looking for a dynamic and energetic individual to join the team. The Coordinator is a vital part of the team in helping to continue the vision and mission of the department. They are responsible to the Associate/Assistant Director for supervising and administering a Residence Life program. This creative individual will use technology to inform and engage students in the campus community. This integrated job brings student programming and community development together to involve students in the life of the campus.  

 

The Residence Life Coordinator is a vital part of the team in helping to continue the department's vision and mission. They will be supervising a staff of up to 20 Resident Assistants, as well as overseeing the daily activities of buildings housing up to 2000 students.

 

This is a 10 Month Live In Coordinator position.

 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

I. Supervision

  • Supervises Resident Assistants.

  • Conducts regular individual and group supervision meetings.

  • Evaluates Resident Assistant performance.

  • Provides support and training for Resident Assistants.

 

II. Student Development and Residence Education

  • Assists with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a residence education program 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.

 

III. Administration

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

  • 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.

 

IV. 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.

  • Plans and implements programs in conjunction with Resident Assistants and students.

  • Demonstrates a commitment to staff and student retention and recruitment efforts

 

V. 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.

 

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