Coordinator of Student Engagement and Residence Life

Pratt Community College - Pratt, KS

Full-time - Entry Level

Pratt, KS

Educational Services

About the position

The Coordinator of Student Engagement and Residence Life is responsible for overseeing student activities, managing residence life programs, and ensuring a positive living environment for students. This role involves collaboration with various departments to enhance student engagement and support services, as well as supervising on-campus residents during special events and holidays. The coordinator will also serve in the absence of the Director of Students & Residence Life, ensuring that residence halls are well-managed and that student needs are met.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise all school orientation and student activities.
• Enforce residence hall rules and regulations, and develop programs and services within established guidelines.
• Assist with residence hall paperwork, data entry, and room assignments.
• Attend all Residence Life staff meetings and manage room keys and keycards.
• Perform room checks and maintenance checks as directed.
• Assist with opening and closing residence halls during holiday periods and semesters.
• Show prospective students residence hall rooms and provide various student services.
• Monitor and enforce rule violations and student discipline in collaboration with the Director.
• Coordinate training and orientation for Resident Supervisors and Resident Assistants.
• Maintain an on-site presence in the residence hall and respond to residence life issues as needed.
• Develop and coordinate educational, social, and cultural events for the student body.
• Establish and manage a budget for student life programming and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Partner with marketing to maintain a digital presence for student life programs.
• Conduct inventory of recreation center equipment and coordinate necessary replacements.
• Assist with enforcement of student-centered areas of recreation and coordinate supplies for the recreation center.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in student personnel, recreation, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of one-year experience in residence life, housing, or a related student service area.
• Experience working with large groups and adult groups preferred.
• Strong written and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with a diverse group of people.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a college setting preferred.
• Knowledge of facility maintenance and ability to communicate building needs.

Benefits

• Full-time employment with a comprehensive benefits package.