Assistant Residence Life Coordinator

The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, Erie
Jan 10, 2025
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The Residence Life Office is looking for a dynamic and energetic individual to join the team. Penn State and Residence Life is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. The Residence Life Office is committed to the development of a safe and inclusive living-learning community that fosters academic, social, cultural, and personal growth. We strive to enable residents to develop respect and responsibility for themselves and their community. This position is responsible to the Assistant Director of Residence Life for assisting with the supervision and administration of the Residence Life program serving approximately 1600 students. This is a live-in position and responsibilities include supervising, counseling, conflict resolution, program development, fostering community, promoting an academic connection, facilities management and the administration of the University student accountability process. The Assistant Coordinator will serve as part of the on-call duty rotation and assist in departmental initiatives including RA Recruitment, selection and training, and be highly involved in administrative tasks. The Assistant Coordinator may oversee and supervise the daily operation of a residence hall, including the direct supervision of up to 8 Resident Assistants (RAs). Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. This is a 20 hour a weeklive-in position. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume. Residence Life Responsibilities Administrative: Work with members of the Residence Life team to design, facilitate and evaluate staff meetings, workshops, and in-service training sessions. Attend and participate in weekly Residence Life meetings and Student Affairs Divisional meetings as scheduled. Meet regularly with supervisor. Review staff reports; plans and conduct weekly staff meetings. Supervising/Development: Provide direction to 8 Resident Assistants in on-going community and academic development Assume an active and visible role in the on-going developmental process of individual residents to support their academic success. Hold students accountable for their choices through the University conduct process. Mediate room conflicts that escalate beyond the RA level. Promote community development and pride. Programming: Develop programs and activities consistent with the philosophy of residence hall living. Motivate RAs and community members to plan and implement programs that meet student needs and interests based on the programming model. Collaborate on newsletter and digital publications. Operations: Open and close area(s) at the start and end of each semester and at breaks, as needed Monitor cleanliness of the building(s) and work closely with Housekeeping and Housing and Food Services to address issues as appropriate. Coordinate Health and Safety inspections, monthly fire drills, and provide feedback as appropriate. Personnel: Participate in the recruitment, selection, training, and evaluation of student staff. Contribute to the professional and personal development of Residence Life staff. Work closely with other members of Residence Life, Student Affairs and the Division of Student Services including participation in office, division and university-wide committees as appointed. Serve as part of the on-call duty rotation. Other Duties: Assume other duties as assigned by supervisors. Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. 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. 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