Residence Life Coordinator
Residence Life Coordinator
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$ 42100 - 67300
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Residence Life Office is looking for a dynamic and energetic individual to join the team.
The Coordinator is a vital part of the team in helping to continue the vision and mission of the department. They are responsible to the Associate Director of Student Services and Engagement or supervising and administering a Residence Life program and student activities and services focused on student engagement community service and diversity and inclusion programming. This creative individual will use technology to inform and engage students in the campus community. This integrated job brings student programming and community development together to involve students in the life of the campus.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Student Development and Residence Education:
Assists with the planning implementation and evaluation of a residential curriculum for the area
Assists with the development and implementation of campuswide initiatives
Advises student groups in the area
Makes referrals to University agencies when appropriate
Encourages student involvement in residential and University engagement opportunities
Promotes area government
Advocates for students by communicating their concerns and issues to the appropriate agency
Advises individual students with academic career and personal concerns
Interprets and enforces University and residence hall policies and procedures
Mediates conflicts between and among students
Administration:
Assists with the daily operation and organization of the area and the area office
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 oncall duty coverage
Student Services and Community Engagement:
Demonstrates a commitment to students and the quality of their life in the residence hall environment
Assists the student leaders in developing and promoting a positive living environment
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity and social justice issues
Plans and implements curriculum in conjunction with student leaders and students
Demonstrates a commitment to staff and student retention and recruitment efforts particularly as they impact members of underrepresented groups
Develops markets implements and assesses cocurricular cultural leadership service and social oriented programming
Oversees all aspects of recognized student organizations (RSOs) including but not limited to organization formation fundraising requests and organization and adviser trainings
Advises and coadvises RSOs such as THON and the Student Government Association
Manages and promotes Campus Labs Engage platform
Manages administrative paperwork and serves on University and campus committees
Miscellaneous:
Participates 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
Education and Experience:
This position will be filled as a Residential Education Specialist Professional or Intermediate Professional depending on the final applicants experience and education. The Residential Education Specialist Professional requires a minimum of a Bachelors Degree. Additional education and/or experience are required for higherlevel positions.
Should possess a thorough understanding of the role and purpose of residence hall living as it applies to student development and campus activities programming along with strong interpersonal skills demonstrate followthrough initiative highenergy and attention to detail.
This position may require that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid drivers license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
This position requires the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check PA Child Abuse History Clearance and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
This is a livein 83.3 FTE with midMay to midJuly off. Full Penn State benefits included. The start date will be July 14 2025.
Benefits for fulltime employees at Penn State include (visit for more detailed information):
Medical dental vision and retirement plans
Tuition discounts (including for a spouse and dependent children up to the age of 26)
Generous vacation time and sick time
15 paid holidays/campus closure days
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity respect and belonging in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness as well as a culture of belongingthat supports both broad and specific equity initiatives leverages theeducational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of thecommunity thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and anessential element of the universitys teaching research and servicemission.
The salary range for this position including all possible grades is:
$42100.00 $67300.00Salary Structure additional information on Penn States job and salary structure.
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.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
