Housefellow and Coordinator, Residential Education – Division of Student Affairs

Carnegie Mellon University•Pittsburgh, PA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Carnegie Mellon University's Division of Student Affairs is seeking candidates for two Housefellow and Coordinator for Residential Education roles. This position is more than a traditional residence life role; it involves serving as the primary meta-curricular advocate for students, focusing on their social, academic, intellectual, artistic, and personal development. The role is a principal contributor to the residential experience, coordinating key initiatives that support broader student development. Housefellows at Carnegie Mellon are experienced student affairs generalists who mentor students and influence their growth. They create unique experiences for a diverse community and are part of a Student Affairs program dedicated to student care and support. The Coordinator role involves overseeing and coordinating critical initiatives within Residential Education, such as the residential engagement model, student staff selection, training and development, leadership development, student success, and team culture and recognition.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs or related field required
1-3 years of full-time experience in a student affairs role required
A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check
Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States.
Strong interpersonal and intercultural communication skills
Commitment to community, culture and engagement
Ability to build and maintain successful collaborative relationships in a diverse campus community
Proven commitment to helping students understand their uniqueness and talents through meaningful connections and experiences
Ability to multi-task and implement projects and administrative responsibilities through successful priority development

Nice To Haves

Candidates with strengths in one or more of these areas should highlight their experiences in the cover letter: residential engagement model, student staff selection, training and development, leadership development, student success and team culture and recognition.

Responsibilities

Driving the development of a thriving residential experience through ensuring the execution of the residential engagement model as curated by Residential Education.
Serving as a conduit for connecting students to the broader meta-curricular experience of Carnegie Mellon University.
Select, train, lead, supervise and evaluate a team of Community Advisor(s) (CA) and Resident Assistants (RA).
Serve as primary university contact and advocate for students living within a designated residential house community.
Providing one-on-one mentorship, support and guidance to students through individual relationships aimed at enhancing student success.
Coordinate emergency response and on-going case management for designated residential population.
Serve in Student Affairs on-call rotation for campus crisis response.
Manage House budget, overseeing community expenses related to programming and community development.
Liaise and collaborate with campus partners including but not limited to Housing Services, Housing Facilities & Space Planning, Division of Student Affairs, College Liaisons, Counseling and Psychological Services, and academic partners to provide community and student support.
Other duties as assigned.