Learning Community Coordinator

Kent State • Kent, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

To assist with the establishment and on-going development of the University's living-learning communities. This role involves developing, conducting, and managing programs and procedures for designated learning community populations with the long-range goal of meeting students' academic and social needs while enhancing their retention and success within the residence hall community and the university. The coordinator will also recruit and integrate students into designated living-learning communities, measure and interpret outcomes related to learning community goals, and collaborate with various university departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of three months job related experience.
• Knowledge of personal computer applications, including Word, Excel, and Access
• Knowledge of student development theories and practices
• Skill in oral and written communication, marketing and program management, and staff supervision
• Skill in implementing and evaluating projects
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff, and faculty
• Ability to work with a diverse population

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Student Personnel Services or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop, conduct, and manage programs and procedures for designated learning community population with the long-range goal of meeting students' academic and social needs while enhancing their retention and success within the residence hall community and the university.
• Coordinate special programs such as registration, orientation, study breaks, and socials.
• Recruit and integrate students into a designated living-learning community within the First Year Experience area.
• Measure and interpret outcomes related to learning community goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with various departments throughout the University, including Living-Learning Advisory Board, Residence Service, and University College.
• Serve on related departmental, divisional, and university committees.
• Supervise, hire, train, and evaluate student and graduate staff. Fulfill responsibilities of human resource management including equal opportunity, affirmative action and employee development.
• Provide functional guidance of administrative/professional employees and/or direct supervision of support staff on an ongoing basis. May provide ongoing facilitation of consecutive projects.
• Teach the University Orientation course.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level