Residence Life Coordinator (211-Day)

Pennsylvania College of Technology•Williamsport, PA

1d•$38,000 - $44,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) will serve as a full-time live in professional working directly with the Residence Life team to foster a student environment that fulfills the goals and mission of PCT Housing. Each RLC will coordinate and administer all aspects of a successful residential program in their assigned area housing 450-580 residents. This role will train, supervise, and evaluate between 14-17 student staff; and will take lead on a departmental initiative. Benefits include: medical and dental insurances, retirement plans, paid time off, educational benefits for employees and dependents at Penn College and Penn State University, and more. For additional information, click here.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree with experience in residence life supervising a residence facility. Required
Valid and in State Valid Driver's License. Required
Prior experience in Residence Life, whether at the paraprofessional, graduate, and/or professional level. Required
Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with students, staff, and the public in an active environment. Required
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form. Required
Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships on campus and in the community. Required
Sensitivity to issues of student development, diversity, special population needs, and multicultural issues. Required
Evidence of creativity and ingenuity in developing programs and solving problems. Required
Developed organizational skills. Required
Self-starter. Required
Ability to train and motivate people. Required

Nice To Haves

Enrollment in a graduate program in Student Affairs, Higher Education or relevant discipline. Preferred
Master's Degree in College Student Personnel, Counseling, Higher Education Administration, or related discipline. Preferred
Experience working with upperclassman student populations and programs. Preferred
Experience supervising students, preferably in the residence life area. Preferred
Experience advising student groups. Preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate the daily operations of a residential area housing between 450-580 residents.
Participate in the implementation of residence life housing procedures with appropriate College departments.
Assist Director in the selection, training, and evaluation of paraprofessional staff.
Serve as a representative of Residence Life at College functions including but not limited to Fall and Spring Visitation Days, campus tours, Open Houses, test days, and orientation.
Coordinate and evaluate area programs appropriate to the Residence Life programming model.
Coordinate area concerns with service departments such as General Services, Campus Police, etc.
Address and resolve student problems in the residence hall including disciplinary situations, personal and interpersonal difficulties, referring more difficult situations to the Director of Residence Life or the Dean of Students.
Mentor residence hall students on issues related to academic and personal success.
Adjudicate low to mid-level student conduct cases.
Participate in College committees appropriate to the position and as requested.
Provide on call coverage for Residence Life issues.
Conduct ongoing evaluation of relevant outcomes that result from programming efforts.
Perform various administrative responsibilities to support the operations of the department.