Coordinator of Residential Learning Initiatives
General Description: The Coordinator of Residential Learning Initiatives is responsible for the daily management of the Residential Curriculum and Academic initiatives sponsored by University Housing. The Coordinator will partner with Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and other campus partners through residential curricular strategies and student engagement efforts. The Coordinator will work to support the academic mission of the University through establishing and maintaining departmental initiatives to support academic success for residential students across both residential campuses. The Coordinator will work collaboratively with the members of the Residence Education Leadership Team (RELT) and Residence Education staff to accomplish multiple assignments and tasks. This position directly supervises 1-2 graduate assistants and reports to the Assistant Director of Residential Learning
Job Specifications/Qualifications
● Master’s Degree required,
● Two (2) years of professional experience post master’s degree
Preferred Qualifications and Professional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
● Master’s Degree preferred in Higher Education Student Services, Counseling or a Related Field.
● Four (4) years of post-master’s progressive experience in education, curriculum, co-curricular experiences, and assessment and evaluation
● Experience creating and executing large scale events in a university setting.
● A strong desire to work directly with college students.
● Demonstrated skills in the following areas: leadership, supervision, crisis intervention, group dynamics, flexibility, collaboration, fiscal management, risk reduction, co-curricular competencies, student development, academic success & support initiatives, and programming in a residence hall setting.
● Committed to education, celebration of diversity and raising social awareness.
● Ability to move objects up to 25 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
Remuneration/Benefits
The Coordinator of Residential Learning Initiatives position is a twelve-month position Salary is $40,200 - $50,300 A state employee benefits package is also included. Additional benefits include: Relocation expenses of up to $500 for eligible expenses, limited meal plan, professional development funds.
Duties and Responsibilities
A. Residential Curriculum: Specific tasks include:
● Work with the Assistant Director of Residential Learning and Associate Director of Residence Education to identify and prioritize annual residential curriculum efforts for the residential complexes as well as for department-wide initiatives.
● Lead department and campus-wide residential student learning initiatives, specifically large-scale events, pop up programming, and creative engagement strategies
● Train housing staff on student learning goals, outcomes, strategies, evaluation, and academic interventions.
● Work collaboratively with the Coordinator of Residential Learning Communities, housing staff and partners to ensure curricular student success and learning goals are incorporated into annual community plans.
● Ensure curricular student success and learning goals are communicated to campus partners involved in department-wide initiatives.
● Support ongoing needs of the residential curriculum.
B. Academic Initiatives: Specific developmental duties include:
● Develop and implement a plan to support the academic success of residential students.
● Support the execution of an annual assessment plan for academic outreach initiatives.
● Coordinate academic intervention initiatives to assist students and student staff members in maintaining satisfactory academic requirements.
● Create academic recognition initiatives for students and student staff who academically succeed each semester.
● Collaborate with various campus partners including, but not limited to, University Libraries, Academic Success Center, Student Success, TRIO, Student Support Services, and others to provide academic support opportunities for residential students.
D. Supervision & Leadership: The Coordinator is responsible for the supervision of 1-2 graduate students. Responsibilities include:
● Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate graduate assistant(s) in collaboration with the Graduate Assistant Recruitment Process. Provide on-going guidance, support, and feedback to supervisees.
● Identify knowledge and skills necessary for successful job performance of assigned staff. Establish a corresponding training and development plan for assigned staff.
● Meet regularly with direct reports to assure shared understanding of tasks, accomplishments, concerns, and upcoming needs.
● Work collaboratively with peers and department leadership to provide evaluative information for hall staff
● Participate in Residence Education and University Housing meetings and activities as appropriate.
E. Emergency Response & Crisis Management: Responsibilities include:
● Serve as a member of the Residence Education Leadership Team On Call staff responsible for the welfare of 5,000+ students during assigned duty weeks.
● Direct and actively respond to various crisis situations including student health (mental and physical), alleged violence, facilities concerns, etc.
● Communicate and follow up with students and parents as allowed under established policies.
● Advise individuals and groups of students with personal or academic concerns, making referrals when appropriate.
F. Budget & Financial Administration: Responsibilities include:
● Manage assigned budgets within established guidelines.
● Monitor assigned budgets and work with staff to assure successful budget management.
● Ensure all applicable policies, procedures, and controls are applied and monitored.
G. Department, Division, University and Professional Engagement:
● Present programs and training workshops to students, staff, and faculty on campus as well as higher education peers at professional conferences.
● Stay abreast of current events and trends related to Residential Learning Initiatives.
● Collaborate with housing staff and departmental leadership on projects and initiatives as needed.
● Serve on University and Departmental committees as assigned.
● Lead Departmental adjunct responsibilities as assigned.
● Represent University Housing at Enrollment Management events including Orientation, Admissions Recruitment Events, Eagle Previews, etc.
● Assist with recruitment, hiring, and training of Residence Education staff.
● Some evening and weekend work required.
H. Other responsibilities
• Respond to any departmental needs in the absence of the Assistant Director of Residence Learning
• Performing other duties as assigned by University Housing Leadership.