Dacie Moses House and Program Coordinator

Carleton College; United States; Sur place; USD 30 000 - 43 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Carleton College seeks a Dacie Moses House and Program Coordinator in Northfield, MN. This live-in, 0.50 FTE role oversees volunteers and student workers, supporting a welcoming community at the Dacie Moses House.

Responsibilities include supervision, training, crisis management, and cross‑department collaboration to sustain the house’s legacy of hospitality and service. Evening/weekend hours are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and relevant social or student activities experience.
• Ability to work with students, staff, alumni and community members.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsabilités

• Recruit, hire, train, mentor, and evaluate house residents and student workers.
• Supervise residents and staff, and provide ongoing professional development.
• Manage crisis situations and serve as building liaison in emergencies.
• Coordinate scheduling, meetings, and communications with committees and departments.
• Publicize events and collaborate with alumni relations and other programs.

Connaissances

Community building

Mentoring

Team supervision

Event planning

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

Description du poste

Job Title: Dacie Moses House and Program Coordinator Department: Dean of Students Office Classification: Non-Exempt Grade: 9 FTE/Working Schedule: 0.50 FTE Position Overview: The Dacie Moses House Program Coordinator position is a live-in staff member who works with staff, students, alumni, parents, and other community members. This position oversees volunteers, student workers and house resident(s) to keep Dacie’s legacy of home, generosity, kindness, and community within the house and for the larger Carleton community. The Dacie Moses House is usually open 18 hours a day, seven days a week, with limited hours during breaks (except during Christmas week). The Dacie Moses House Coordinator will serve in many capacities including the roles of community builder, adviser, supervisor, and on-site manager. In these …

Compensation: The expected hourly rate for this position is $26.50.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

Supervision

• Recruit, hire, train, mentor, and evaluate House Resident/s and student workers.
• Supervise two student workers who are also residents, plus approximately five other student workers whose work supports the operation of the Dacie Moses House.
• Provide ongoing professional development for students (baking classes, mindfulness classes are some ideas).
• Set the tone for the use of the Dacie Moses House which should honor the memory and legacy of Dacie Moses while it provides an interesting and welcoming social space for students.
• Provide leadership and guidance for the student residents and workers who live in the Dacie Moses House and who are essential in the operations of the House.
• Provide backup to the student residents in case problem issues arise, including but not limited to inappropriate behavior on the part of guests.
• Work with committee chair to schedule meetings with the Dacie Moses House Committee to provide information, supervision, short/long-range planning and to assist with Dacie Moses House concern.
• Network with other Carleton programs/departments/staff (GSC, Intercultural Life, International Life, Office of Health Promotion, TRIO, SAO, etc).
• This provides positive collaborations as well as giving Carleton Professionals a space to find hospitality for themselves.
• Working with the Dacie Family to develop specific goals and objectives in relation to the operation of the Dacie Moses House.
• Fulfill assignments given by the Dean of Students Office related to the above duties.

Administration

• Manage crises and serve as the building liaison in emergency situations.
• Complete reports for the Dean of Students office as needed to keep them informed of the Dacie Moses House operations.
• Work with the Business Office to manage the credit card purchasing for the Dacie Moses House by both staff and students.
• Work with student residents, the Office of Alumni Relations, and others as indicated to publicize Dacie Moses House events on campus, for alumni, and the Northfield community.
• Supervise the student residents in managing the Dacie Moses House guest room including reservations, handling of money; having the room set up and laundry done between guests.
• Approve and submit student time entry and turn them in to the Payroll office as indicated.
• Facilitate communication regarding building issues with custodial services, maintenance, and campus security services.
• Follow Dean of Students and Student Life guidelines for professional development and growth.
• Participate in Student Life and Dacie’s assessment strategies.

Education/Experience/Skills

• Required: Bachelor’s degree and have previous social experience and/or student government, campus activities, community organizing, non‑profit, counseling, or other related experience.
• Must be committed to working with individuals and groups of traditional aged college students and others who may use the House.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Personal Characteristics

Carleton is are searching for someone who will love and care for the Dacie Moses House, the community, and the historical traditions that makes Dacie’s a unique and well‑loved space. Baking, gardening, cleaning are great skills along with administration/computer skills. A knowledge or willingness to do training in mental health and first aid which would include knowing when to refer or get help. Self‑care and self‑kindness are important. Servant leadership is important. Servant Leadership focuses on the growth and well‑being of the people and communities to which they belong. The desire to serve takes priority and from this awareness comes the aspiration to lead. The question then becomes, “do the people being served grow as persons to become healthier, wiser, freer and more autonomous”? Within this philosophy the leader needs to practice self‑care and self‑compassion to be able to be of service to the community. It is this understanding of leadership which helps define the role of the House Coordinator within the Dacie community. Must have the ability to understand and follow written and oral work instructions, operations, safety procedures, and hazardous labels.

Benefits

• A generous 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% employer contribution and 2% employee contribution.
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• Paid time‑off, including 25 annual leave days, 8 paid holidays, and extra days at the end of the calendar year to make a continuous week off before New Year’s.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees.
• A dependent tuition program after six years of service.

Founded in 1866, Carleton College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college of roughly 2,000 students located in the historic river town of Northfield, Minnesota. Carleton College occupies more than 1,000 scenic acres of campus, arboretum, over 100 campus buildings, and athletic fields. Located 40 miles south of Minneapolis and St.Paul, Carleton offers access to the cultural advantages of a major metropolitan area. Carleton College is committed to providing a true liberal arts education—a curriculum that challenges our students to learn broadly and think deeply. Instead of training for one narrow career path, Carleton students develop the knowledge and skills to succeed in any walk of life. Founded in 1866, Carleton College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college of roughly 2,000 students located in the historic river town of Northfield, Minnesota. Nationally recognized as the nation’s top college for undergraduate teaching, Carleton is known for its academic rigor, intellectual curiosity, and sense of humor. Carleton offers 33 majors and 38 minors in the arts, humanities, natural sciences, mathematics, and social sciences. At Carleton, faculty and staff members work together across departments to create a seamless and supportive environment for students. Carleton College occupies more than 1,000 scenic acres of campus, arboretum, over 100 campus buildings, and athletic fields. Located 40 miles south of Minneapolis and St.Paul, Carleton offers access to the cultural advantages of a major metropolitan area.

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