Coord Residential Development (6460)

FRIENDS UNIVERSITY•Wichita, KS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Friends University is seeking to fill the Coordinator of Residential Development – Upper-class position in Wichita Kansas. This position is responsible for providing leadership, supervision, and developmental educational opportunities within residential communities. Responsibilities will include Assisting in the selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of multiple resident assistants and senior resident assistants. This includes on-going mentoring and supervision throughout the academic year. Develop, organize, and plan educational and social programs for residents – independently and in coordination with other residence life staff Provide support, counsel, and referrals to residential students, including responding to early alert reports, intervention in crisis situations and mediation. Serves as a member of the “after hours” emergency response rotation. Monitors students conduct and implement Residence Life policies and procedures. It is a requirement of this position to live in university housing and eat in the Casado dining room Friends University is committed to work-life balance for its employees by offering flex work options, up to 4 weeks of vacation, 96 hours of sick leave per year, up to 13 1/2 paid holidays, half day Fridays June through July, up to 5% retirement matching, and free undergraduate tuition for you, your spouse, and your dependents. Friends University seeks to hire individuals who will embrace our mission and celebrate our commitment to equipping students to honor God in their personal, professional, and spiritual lives by adhering to the University’s RISE Core Values (Respect, Inclusion, Service and Excellence). The mission of the University is: Friends University, a Christian University of Quaker heritage, equips students to honor God and serve others by integrating their intellectual, spiritual, and professional lives. QualificationsMust have experience organizing, supervising, and working with student groups and staff members, and have a working knowledge of college student development theories and counseling skills. In addition, managerial, administrative, and human relations skills are necessary. Computer proficiency required (MS Office products preferred). A bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a human service field (psychology, social work, education, etc.) Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills are necessary. Must possess the ability to maintain confidential information in a professional manner, and to have a positive and productive working relationship with co-workers and university personnel. Please visit our employment site at https://www.friends.edu/employment-opportunities/ to apply. Only applications submitted through this Friends University website application process will be accepted. Friends University aspires to be a model of excellence in higher education. As an expression of our Christian faith, we aim to prepare our students for success in a diverse and interconnected world by providing transformative learning experiences that embrace different viewpoints. As we seek individuals to join our Friends University community, we encourage candidates who share our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion to apply. Join us as we continue on this journey towards a more just and inclusive future for all. Equal Opportunity Employer Friends University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Requirements

Must have experience organizing, supervising, and working with student groups and staff members, and have a working knowledge of college student development theories and counseling skills.
In addition, managerial, administrative, and human relations skills are necessary.
Computer proficiency required (MS Office products preferred).
A bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a human service field (psychology, social work, education, etc.)
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills are necessary.
Must possess the ability to maintain confidential information in a professional manner, and to have a positive and productive working relationship with co-workers and university personnel.

Responsibilities

Assisting in the selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of multiple resident assistants and senior resident assistants.
This includes on-going mentoring and supervision throughout the academic year.
Develop, organize, and plan educational and social programs for residents – independently and in coordination with other residence life staff
Provide support, counsel, and referrals to residential students, including responding to early alert reports, intervention in crisis situations and mediation.
Serves as a member of the “after hours” emergency response rotation.
Monitors students conduct and implement Residence Life policies and procedures.
It is a requirement of this position to live in university housing and eat in the Casado dining room