Senior Residence Life Coordinator

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Residence Life Office is looking for a dynamic 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. Residence Life 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.
The Senior Coordinator is a vital part of the team in helping to continue the vision and mission of the department. They are responsible to the Area Coordinator/Assistant Director of Residence Life supervising a professional staff member and up to 20 Sorority Assistants, as well as overseeing the daily activities of several residence halls, which house up to 1600 students. This is a 12-month live-in regular staff position.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Supervision

• Supervises 1 professional staff member and up to 20 Sorority Assistants
• Conducts regular individual and group supervision meetings.
• Evaluate Resident Assistant or Sorority Assistant performance.
• Provides support and training for Resident Assistants or Sorority Assistants.

Student Development and Residence Education

• Assists with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a residence education program for the area.
• Assists with the development and implementation of area-wide programs.
• Makes referrals to campus and community agencies when appropriate.
• Encourages student involvement and their programming efforts.
• Acts as an advocate 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.
• Handles requests for room changes and contract releases in collaboration with Housing staff.
• Assists in promoting the safety and security of residents.
• Assists in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with Housing and Food Services, Police and Public Safety, Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, Conference Services, Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, the Panhellenic Council, etc.
• Provides on-call duty coverage over breaks on a rotating basis, including Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, Spring Break, and throughout Summer.

Community Development

• Demonstrates a commitment to students and the quality of their life in the residence hall environment.
• Encourages Resident Assistants or Sorority Assistants to become well-acquainted with students in their community
• Assists the Resident Assistants or Sorority Assistants in developing and promoting a positive living environment.
• Demonstrates a commitment to human relations/diversity/social justice issues.
• Plans and implements programs in conjunction with Resident Assistants or Sorority Assistants and students.
• Demonstrates a commitment to staff and student retention and recruitment efforts, particularly as they impact members of underrepresented groups.

Conference Services

• Supervision of full-time Conference Coordinators
• Interviewing, hiring, training, and supervision of summer conference coordinators and conference assistants (SCAs).
• Schedule SCAs for duty to cover conference groups living in various campus residence halls.
• Be present for check-ins to assist with guest questions and issues that might arise.
• Assist in the formulation of conference policies, procedures, and protocols
• Recommend housing arrangements and contract language to the Assistant Director of Conference Services.
• Respond to card access, behavioral, and maintenance issues/emergencies.
• Organize and provide orientation sessions for chaperones, coaches, and parents.
• Responsible to an Assistant Director of Conference Services for assisting with adult conferences and youth/sports camps.

Sorority Residential Community Development

• Supervision of full-time Coordinators in the Sorority area
• Facilitate recruitment/selection/training of Sorority Assistants
• Supervise/Evaluate/Support Sorority Assistants in the development of community-building programming for residential sorority members
• Facilitate communication between sorority residential members and relevant chapter officers
• Conduct regular assessments regarding the residential and community engagement experience of residential sorority members for continued program development
• Assist in marketing/promotional efforts to promote on-campus sorority floor living
• Responsible to an Assistant/Associate Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life
• Attend Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life staff meetings and Panhellenic Council meetings as appropriate

Miscellaneous

• Participates in committees and task force groups.
• Assists in the recruitment and training of professional and paraprofessional staff
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Responsibilities
Provide primary oversight and liaison responsibility on all day-to-day residential issues for one of the following areas: sorority housing (Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life) or Summer Conferences (Housing Conference Services).
Requires a Master's degree or higher plus one year of experience. Master's degree or higher in Student Personnel/Counseling or related area preferred. Should possess a thorough understanding of the role and purpose of residence hall living as it applies to student development.
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 position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
Benefits for full-time employees at Penn State include (visit https://hr.psu.edu/benefits 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 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. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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