Assistant Residence Life Coordinator

Penn State University Talent Acquisition • Media, PA • 4h ago

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS Student Affairs and the Residence Life are looking for dynamic and energetic individuals to join our team as part-time Temporary Coordinator. These positions will report to an Assistant Director with potential to supervise a staff of Resident Assistants, as well as overseeing the daily activities of buildings housing up to 200 students. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Supervision:

Directly or indirectly supervising Resident Assistants

Conducting regular individual and group supervision meetings

Evaluating Resident Assistant performance

Providing support and training for Resident Assistants Student Development and Residence Education:

Assisting with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a residence education program for the area

Assisting with the development and implementation of campus-wide initiatives

Advising student groups in the area

Making referrals to University agencies when appropriate

Encouraging student involvement in residential and University engagement opportunities

Promoting area government

Advocating for students by communicating their concerns and issues to the appropriate agency

Advising individual students with academic, career, and personal concerns

Interpreting and enforcing University and residence hall policies and procedures

Mediating conflicts between and among students Administration:

Assisting with the daily operation and organization of the area and the area office

Handling requests for room changes and contract releases

Assisting in promoting the safety and security of area residents

Assisting in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with Housing and Food Services, Safety and Security, New Student Programs, etc.

Providing on-call duty coverage Community Development:

Demonstrating a commitment to students and the quality of their life in the residence hall environment

Encouraging Resident Assistants to become well-acquainted with students in the area

Assisting the Resident Assistants in developing and promoting a positive living environment

Demonstrating a commitment to diversity and social justice

Planning and implementing programs in conjunction with Resident Assistants and students

Demonstrating a commitment to staff and student retention and recruitment efforts, particularly as they impact members of underrepresented groups Miscellaneous:

Assisting in the development and implementation of goals for the area and the residence hall system

Performing other duties as assigned

Applicants should possess thorough understanding of the role and purpose of residence hall living as it applies to student development. Positions will work a minimum of 20 hours and up to 40 hours a week. Start date will be as soon as possible.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCESEmployment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

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