Coordinator of Residential Learning Communities Position Available In Bulloch, Georgia

Coordinator of Residential Learning Communities Job

ID285033

Location
Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular About Us Join Our Team at Georgia Southern! Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds! Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world. To learn more about Georgia Southern’s Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/ Location Statesboro Campus – Statesboro, GA Department Information University Housing Job Summary The Coordinator of Residential Learning Communities is responsible for the management of the Residential Learning Communities (RLCs) sponsored by University Housing. The Coordinator will partner with Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Enrollment Management, and other campus partners through RLC advisory boards to maintain and improve communities. The Coordinator will work to support the academic mission of the university through establishing and maintaining departmental initiatives to support high impact programs for residential students across both residential campuses. Additionally, this position will support departmental efforts related to residential curriculum, assessment, and other residential learning initiatives within University Housing. The Coordinator will work collaboratively with the members of the Residence Education Leadership Team (RELT) and Residence Education staff to accomplish multiple assignments and tasks. This position directly supervises graduate assistants and reports to the Assistant Director of Residential Learning. Responsibilities
Support efforts to provide seamless living learning environments that enhance the achievement of classroom learning objectives for students by partnering with students, academic staff, faculty, stakeholders, and hall staff Provide support for the creation and implementation of opportunities for residents and faculty members to interact outside of the traditional classroom setting Provide support and guidance to Advisory Boards for each Residential Learning Community. Serve as a co-advisor to the board members Serve as the primary instructor for

RLC 1000

courses, including course content development Assess RLC student retention from year to year. Provide recommendations to the Residence Education Leadership Team for initiatives to maintain or increase retention Work to assess needs, develop outcomes, develop learning opportunities, and evaluate outcomes of Residential Learning program initiatives
Support the implementation and maintenance of the academic success program for residential students within Residential Learning Communities Meet regularly with direct reports to assure shared understanding of tasks, accomplishments, concerns, and upcoming needs Serve as a member of the Residence Education Leadership Team On Call staff responsible for the welfare of 5,000+ students during assigned duty weeks Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Master’s Degree Required Experience Two (2) years of professional experience
Preferred Qualifications Preferred Educational Qualifications Master’s Degree preferred in Higher Education Student Services, Counseling or a Related Field. Preferred Experience Four (4) years of post-masters, progressive experience in a student learning initiatives, living learning communities, supervision, and collaborative strategies.
Proposed Salary $46,513 – $58,141 This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis. Required Documents to Attach
Resume
Cover Letter
Two (2) Professional References
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE

Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University’s mission for student success SKILLS Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relation skills
Demonstrated skills in the following areas: leadership, supervision, crisis intervention, group dynamics, flexibility, professionalism, co-curricular competencies, student development, academic success & support initiatives, and programming in a residence hall setting.