Residence Life Coordinator, Commuter & Club Support

Seattle Pacific University•Lexington, MA

1d•$43,000 - $43,940•Hybrid

About The Position

Seattle Pacific University is seeking a Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) to serve as a live-in professional educator responsible, as a member of the Residence Life Staff, for creating a safe, inclusive, fun and transformative residential learning experience for undergraduate students at Seattle Pacific University and managing the day-to-day operations of their living area. This is a hybrid position with additional responsibilities for programming, student care, and conduct in the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership (OSIL). Along with a vibrant Christian faith, the RLC has an enthusiasm for developing college students and plays a central role in teaching, mentoring, and supporting undergraduate students while also contributing to co-curricular programming and student engagement initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or related field preferred
1–2 years of experience working directly with college students (graduate assistantships considered)
Demonstrated ability to teach, mentor, and facilitate student learning in both formal and informal settings
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to engage and support students with a wide range of experiences and perspectives
Sound judgment and ability to manage complex student situations with professionalism
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities
Mission Alignment: A personal commitment to Christian faith; enthusiasm for supporting SPU’s mission; alignment with the University’s Statement of Faith; and willingness to uphold the lifestyle standards of our Christian community

Responsibilities

Staff Development Teach, train, supervise and evaluate 4 undergraduate Resident Advisors in a primary residence area in partnership with another professional staff member. Contribute to the overall teaching and training of the Resident Advisor and Area Council staff, including team- teaching the fall RA GS3418 class and staff in-services. Assist in recruitment and selection or hiring processes for undergraduate student staff, graduate students and full-time staff.
Student Learning & Support Develop meaningful mentoring relationships with students and maintain a high degree of visibility and availability in the residential community. Facilitate student learning around Student Life learning outcomes through mentoring relationships and programs, including the areas of community & leadership development, faith formation & Christian service, cultural understanding & engagement, vocation & calling, health & wellness and integrated learning & academic success. Engage students in the areas of personal values, relationships, wellness, decision-making and positive citizenship through mediation and student conduct processes. Conduct regular wellness checks with students and provide coaching, strategies and resource referral related to student success.
Community Development Establish and maintain a Christ-centered community that supports a safe, inclusive, fun and transformative residential learning environment for undergraduate students.
Residence Administration Conduct openings, closings, inventory inspections and room changes/withdrawals. Provide support for undergraduate housing selection process. Collaborate with campus partners such as Housing, Facility & Project Management, and Dining Services to sustain and improve residential environments. Manage a residence hall front desk, including hiring, training and supervision of student staff. Learn and use technology platforms, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, StarRez, Banner, and Confluence.
Safety & Emergency Response Participate in on-call rotation throughout the academic year to respond to incidents and emergencies for a residential population of approximately 1,500 students. Serve as a Building Emergency Coordinator for the primary residence area and participate in overall response to campus emergencies.
Collaborative Residence Life Work Collaboratively engage the Residence Life staff in a manner that fosters and invites trust, humility and respect, constructive critical feedback, focus on solutions and commitment to team and department decisions. Serve on committees within Residence Life and the University as assigned. Maintain positive and collaborative working relationships with other University departments.
Commuter & Club Support; Responsibilities within the Office of Student Involvement & Leadership (OSIL) Provide programming and resources for commuter student engagement and student success. Provide programming and resources for student clubs and organizations.
Professional Development Ongoing personal and professional work that enhances staff member’s capacity for supporting historically underrepresented student populations and engaging all students related to cultural understanding and engagement at a predominantly white institution. Ongoing professional engagement with the field of Student Affairs. Participate in annual and ongoing departmental professional staff trainings.