Residence Life Coordinator

Grinnell College•Grinnell, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) position at Grinnell College is part of a two-year career development track. The RLC is a student-centered, collaborative, and intentional educator who supervises student staff and manages a residential learning community of approximately 250 students. The Residence Life Coordinator is – first and foremost – a residential educator responsible for creating and sustaining a community of learners that reside in a self-governing environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual who is energized by the opportunity to grow as a generalist in Student Affairs and help shape a thriving department focused on student learning and achievement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in student affairs or higher education
At least one year of housing or residence life experience
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills are important
The ability to work independently, as a member of the student affairs team, and with a highly selective student population within a rigorous academic setting; program development; outcomes assessment
Working effectively in a diverse environment
Responding to crises and emergencies; handling and protecting sensitive and confidential information and records
Knowledge of and experience with selective, residential liberal arts campuses
Understanding of and appreciation for college student development issues, and the student affairs field in general

Nice To Haves

Masters in higher education administration, college student personnel, counseling, hotel management, or another area relevant to student affairs
Live-in experience at a small, residential college or university
Knowledge of and experience working with students in transition
Knowledge of and appreciation for the Grinnell College tradition of student self-governance
Knowledge of the development and implementation of residential curriculums is a plus

Responsibilities

Day-to-day management of a residential community of approximately 250 students
Supervision of 9-14 high-achieving student staff
Assistance with GCORE the residence life curriculum
Innovation program planning and implementation
Personal and group advising
Cooperative management of residential facilities
Facilitation of the Grinnell College First Year Experience course for those with a Masters Degree
Serving in an on-call and crisis response rotation
Leadership training, advising and development
Administration
On-call and crisis response