Residence Life Coordinator

The Pennsylvania State University • University Park, FL

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Residence Life Office is looking for a dynamic and energetic individual to join the team as a Residence Life Coordinator. The Residence Life Coordinator is a Live-On Coordinator position that is a vital part of the team in helping to continue the vision and mission of the department. They are responsible to an Assistant Director for supervising a staff of up to 20 Resident Assistants, as well as overseeing the daily activities of buildings housing up to 400 students.

Requirements

• Degree or higher in Student Personnel/Counseling or related area preferred.
• Should possess a thorough understanding of the role and purpose of residence hall living as it applies to student development.
• Driver's license preferred.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Resident Assistants
• Conducts regular individual and group supervision meetings
• Evaluates Resident Assistant performance
• Provides support and training for Resident Assistants
• Assists with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a residential curriculum for the area
• Assists with the development and implementation of building, area, and campus-wide initiatives
• Advises student groups in the area
• Makes referrals to University partners when appropriate
• Encourages student involvement in residential and University engagement opportunities
• Promotes area government
• Advocates for students through communication of their concerns and experiences
• Advises individual students with academic, career, and personal concerns
• Interprets and upholds University and residence hall policies and procedures
• Mediates conflicts between and among students
• Facilitates student accountability cases using the process outlined in the Student Code of Conduct
• Engages with students in crisis and provides connections to campus partners for continued support
• Assists with the daily operation and organization of the area and the area office
• Handles requests for room changes and contract releases
• Assists in promoting the safety and security of area residents
• Assists in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with Housing and Food Services, Safety and Security, New Student Programs, etc.
• Provides on-call coverage and responds to concerns, conflicts, and crises after typical working hours and over the weekend
• Demonstrates a commitment to students and the quality of their life in the residence hall environment
• Encourages Resident Assistants to become well-acquainted with students in the area
• Assists the Resident Assistants in developing and promoting a positive living environment
• Plans and implements curriculum in conjunction with Resident Assistants and students
• Demonstrates a commitment to staff and student retention and recruitment efforts
• Participate in committees and task force groups
• Assists in the recruitment and training of professional staff
• Assists in the development and implementation of goals for the area and the residence hall system
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Interviewing, hiring, and training of summer staff to assist conference guests or summer school students
• Supervise student employees and make disciplinary recommendations as needed
• Schedule duty as needed to cover various campus residence halls
• Be present to assist with general questions and issues that might arise
• Respond to behavioral and maintenance issues/emergencies
• Resolve issues or contact appropriate staff or University offices as needed
• Attend meetings with conference planners, customers, and other University departments as requested.

Benefits

• comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• robust retirement plans
• substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
• 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree