Area Coordinator for Leadership and ProgrammingResidential Life

Openings: 1

Description

JOB SUMMARY: This position serves on the Residential Life team to coordinate intentional leadership opportunities and support all aspects of the residential experience at Gustavus. This is a live on-campus position, housing is provided. 

Employment Type: Full-time (1.0 FTE), Exempt, Benefits-Eligible. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Training and Development

  • Collegiate Fellow Program
    • Develop, design, and coordinate the recruitment, selection, and assessment processes for all student staff including Collegiate Fellows, returning Collegiate Fellows, Community Coordinators, and summer Collegiate Fellows.
    • Develop, design, and implement all student staff training and development.
    • Develop the Community Coordinator and returning CF positions to enhance leadership opportunities for experienced staff members.
  • Hall Council Program
    • Advise the Residence Hall Association.
    • Design and implement a comprehensive personal/professional development plan for volunteer leaders.
    • Facilitate relationship between Hall Councils and Student Senate.

Intentional Service Learning Houses (ILS) Houses Management 

  • Coordinate the recruitment and selection process for ILS housing. 
  • Serve as the point of contact for  ILS residents, conduct semi-annual ILS House resident meetings, and meet monthly with the ILS leaders. 
  • Manage facilities issues/concerns of ILS houses and perform health and safety checks and closing checks of ILS houses as appropriate. 

Summer Housing 

  • Coordinate the administrative functions of the summer residence halls.
  • Facilitate the development of programs and strategies aligned with the Residential Learning Plan that will assist students in developing a sense of belonging, acquiring knowledge, developing integrity and assuming self-responsibility.

Programming

  • Create, implement, and evaluate a Residential Life programming model with an emphasis on building community and creating a sense of belonging
  • Create, implement, and evaluate departmental programming efforts, including but not limited to, Fall SNL, Sibling Sleepover, ResLife ROMP, and passive educational programming.

Administration

  • Coordinate and assign scheduling for student staff over college break periods.
  • Communicate college objectives, policies, rules and regulations to students. 
  • Assist in the formation of policies that govern residential life; assist students in understanding policies established for community living; work with staff in dealing with inappropriate behavior they encounter and in developing programs to address those problems; and adjudicate cases through the campus conduct process.
  • Provide mentorship and be an available resource to all students with needs related to on-campus living. 
  • Promote the safety of students, student property and the property of the College. 
  • Participate in campus-wide on-call rotation.
  • All other  duties as assigned.

Prerequisites

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 
  • Experience working in a residential life program
  • Experience in Higher Education, preferred

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:   

  • This is a live on-campus position
  • Evening and weekend commitments required
  • This position has been designated as weather- or emergency-essential. In the event of a closure of the College, it is vital that you report to work if scheduled. In addition, as a member of the Essential Weather Employee Team, you may be asked to work beyond your normal hours to ensure coverage within your department/office. As a salaried employee, this work will not be compensated with additional pay. 

Application Procedures: To apply for this position, please continue the process on our website, www.gustavus.edu/humanresources/employment to complete the online application and submit your resume and cover letter. 

Gustavus Adolphus College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities. 

Click on the following link to learn more about Gustavus's campus-wide commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Gustavus offers competitive and comprehensive benefits which include:

  • Medical insurance (which includes access to Nice Healthcare) as well as dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Workplace accommodations for physical or mental health concerns
  • Onsite health services
  • Free parking, exercise classes, and use of library and athletic facilities
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employer contribution to retirement savings plan (after one year of employment)
  • Tuition scholarships for dependents
  • Tuition benefit plan for employees and spouse
  • 13 paid Holidays + generous PTO plan

Gustavus Adolphus College is one of the nation’s leading private liberal arts colleges serving over 2,000 students. The College aspires to be a community of persons from diverse backgrounds who respect and affirm the dignity of all people. Known for its strong science, writing, music, athletics, study-away, and service-learning programs, Gustavus is located on a scenic 340-acre hill in St. Peter, Minnesota only one hour southwest of the Twin Cities.

Contact

Jason Langston | jasonlangston@gustavus.edu | 507-933-7517

Posted: Mon Aug 5, 2024

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