Residence Life Coordinator Position Available In Centre, Pennsylvania

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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!

The coordinatoris a vital part of the team in helping to continue the department’s vision and mission. 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 AssistantsConducts regular individual and group supervision meetingsEvaluate Resident Assistant performanceProvides support and training for

Resident AssistantsStudent Development and Residence Education:

Assists with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a residential curriculum for the areaAssists with the development and implementation of campus-wide initiativesAdvises student groups in the areaMakes referrals to University agencies when appropriateEncourages student involvement in residential and University engagement opportunitiesPromotes area governmentAdvocates for students by communicating their concerns and issues to the appropriate agencyAdvises individual students with academic, career, and personal concernsInterprets and enforces University and residence hall policies and proceduresMediates conflicts between and among students

Administration:

Assists with the daily operation and organization of the area and the area officeHandles requests for room changes and contract releasesAssists in promoting the safety and security of area residentsAssists 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 BreakCommunity Development:

Demonstrates a commitment to students and the quality of their life in the residence hall environmentEncourages Resident Assistants to become well-acquainted with students in the areaAssists the Resident Assistants in developing and promoting a positive living environmentDemonstrates a commitment to diversity and social justice issuesPlans and implements curriculum in conjunction with Resident Assistants and studentsDemonstrates 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, Commons Desk, Housing, or New Student Orientation (NSO)Is present for arrivals and check-ins to assist with questions and concernsResponds to behavioral and maintenance issues and emergenciesOrganizes and provides orientation sessions for students, parents, and guestsReports to an Assistant Director of Housing and/or Senior Coordinator if assisting with NSO, for

Summer Conferences and InstitutesMiscellaneous:

Participates in committees and task force groupsAssists in the recruitment and training of professional staffAssists in the development and implementation of goals for the area and the residence hall systemPerforms ther duties as assignedThis position will be filled as a Residential Education Specialist Professional or Intermediate Professional,, depending on the final applicant’s experience and education. The Residential Education Specialist Professional requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s 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 driver’s 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 plansTuition discounts (including for a spouse and dependent children up to the age of 26)Generous vacation time and sick time15 paid holidays/campus closure daysThe Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging in all its forms.

We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belongingthat supports both broad and specific equity initiatives, leverages theeducational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of thecommunity thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and anessential element of the university’s teaching, research, and servicemission.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:$42,100.00 – $67,300.00Salary Structure – additional information on Penn State’s 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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