Assistant Residence Life Coordinator

Penn State University; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks an energetic Assistant Coordinator for its Residence Life Office. This live-in position focuses on developing a positive living-learning environment for students. Responsibilities include supervising student staff, leading programs, and promoting community engagement. The role also includes administrative tasks and requires strong interpersonal skills. Attractive benefits include a furnished apartment, meal plan, and a competitive hourly wage.

Benefits

Furnished one-bedroom apartment

Monthly meal plan of $100

Department-issued laptop

Paid laundry card

Parking pass

Qualifications

• Experience in residence life programs or student affairs is preferred.
• Ability to engage and support diverse student populations.
• Strong leadership skills to guide student leaders and teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the administration of the Residence Life program for 900 students.
• Create and evaluate student programming and workshops.
• Support student leaders and mediate conflicts.

Skills

Conflict mediation

Crisis response

Community development

Program development

Student guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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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. Penn State and Residence Life is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all 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. The Assistant Coordinator is responsible to an Assistant Director for assisting with the supervision and administration of the Residence Life program serving approximately 900 residential students. This is a live-in position, and responsibilities primarily include program development, fostering community, providing guidance and support to students and student leaders, and collaborating with campus partners.Other responsibilities may include conflict mediation, crisis response, and working with curricular goals. The Assistant Coordinator will serve as part of the on-call rotation and assist in departmental initiatives including RA recruitment, selection, and training. 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 standing Residence Life, Student Affairs Division, and campus-wide meetings as scheduled.
• Meet regularly with supervisor.

Supervising/Development:

• Provide guidance and indirect supervision to student leaders in the way of programming, on-call coverage, and crisis response.
• Interprets and enforces University and residence hall policies and procedures
• Mediate conflict between and among students
• Promote community development and pride within the residence halls, including the living-learning communities.

Programming:

• Assist with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a residence education program for the campus
• Develop, plan, and implement consistentprogramming within the residence halls
• work alongside Campus Partners to enhance programmatic and educational offerings on campus
• Assists Resident Assistants in developing and promoting a positive living environment
• Responsible for various team tasks which may include weekly emails, monthly fire drills, resource fairs and RA Appreciation efforts.

Operations/Personnel:

• Assist with the opening and closing of the halls at the start and end of each semester and at breaks, as needed
• Participate in the recruitment, selection, and training of student staff.
• Contribute to the professional and personal development of Residence Life staff.
• Serve as part of the On-Callrotation.

Other Duties:

• Assume other duties as mutually assigned upon by supervisor.

Hours This is a 20-hour a week position.The position will require additional hours based on operational needs throughout the year due to campus-wide events, department operations, and On Callresponsibilities.Whilemost hours will be spent in the office, others will occur during evenings and weekends. Compensation/Benefits Furnished one bedroom apartment that includes full size kitchen and bath. Also includes a department-issued laptop and paid laundry card, as washer/dryer is accessible but not in apartment.A monthly meal plan of $100, parking pass and an hourly base rate of $21 paid bi-weekly.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment 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.

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 814-865-1473.

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 belonging that supports both broad and specific equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.

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