Student - Graduate Coordinator for First Year Communities

Butler; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Residential meal plan

10-month appointment

Job summary

Butler University seeks a Graduate Coordinator for First Year Communities to support wellbeing and retention of first-year students living in on-campus housing. The role includes direct student interaction, planning engagement activities, and coordinating with campus partners to foster a sense of belonging.

This position is part-time, 20 hours per week, across a 10-month appointment from August to May, with a $12,000 stipend and tuition assistance of $5,000 for Butler graduate programs, plus a

Qualifications

• Must be currently pursuing a graduate degree at an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and experience with college students.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and speech.
• Ability to manage high-pressure situations and exercise sound judgment.
• Physical ability to climb stairs for emergency access.

Responsibilities

• Support student wellbeing and retention for first-year students in on-campus housing.
• Plan and coordinate programming to promote first-year student success.
• Maintain regular contact with residents and document concerns.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate with campus resources during on-call duty.
• Keep accurate records of occupancy, facilities concerns, and incidents.
• Participate in division and university meetings as directed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience with college students

Effective communication

Judgment under pressure

Conflict de-escalation

Stair climbing ability

Education

Graduate degree enrollment

Job description

Student - Graduate Coordinator for First Year Communities

IN, United States

Job Description

The Graduate Coordinator for First Year Communities supports student wellbeing and success for first year students living inon-campus housing. This role includes direct student interaction to help support retention initiatives, encourage personal growth and well-being, and promote asense of belonging at Butler.

Duties:

• Student Growth and Development – 20%
  • Support students navigating the life cycle of relationships and complex interpersonal dynamics, including participating in roommate mediations and working with students in challenging interpersonal situations
• Community Building and Support – 20%
  • Coordinate and execute programming explicitly in support of First Year student success
  • Maintain regular contact with students in residence
  • Dawg Discussion Follow Up
  • Collaboration with University partners, especially the SEE office and the Student Success Center
  • Direct student follow up during enrollment periods
  • Conduct student check ins and meetings as directed
  • Follow up with students after distressing situations
  • Maintain complete and accurate records regarding student and building concerns
• On Call Duty Rotation – 10%
  • Respond via phone & in-person to various emergency and crisis situations
  • Collaborate with emergency personnel and campus resources to provide student support
  • Submit appropriate documentation to report concerns and actions taken
  • Support on-call student staff
  • Support all building related tasks including opening, closing, health & safety checks, and all needed maintenance activities
  • Work closely with American Campus Communities and Butler Facilities
  • Maintain accurate records regarding occupancy, room changes, facilities concerns, and damage billing for the unit
• University and Division Responsibilities – 5%
  • Participate in and contribute to division and university meetings and events as directed
• Other duties as assigned

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be currently pursuing a graduate degree at an accredited institution of higher education
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills
• Experience working with college students
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions
• Ability to diffuse and respond effectively to situations involving intense pressures and/or unpredictable persons
• Physical ability to climb stairs in order to reach the top floor of a residence hall in an emergency situation without assistance

Position Compensation:

• $12,000 stipend per year, paid monthly over a 10 month appointment (August 1 - May 31)
• This position is expected to work 20 hours per week. Hours may vary during peak periods.
• Tuition assistance of $5,000 for a Butler graduate program
• No tuition assistance for Non Butler Graduate Programs
• Residential Meal Plan during the academic term

Job Info

• Job Identification 2010
• Job Category Student
• Job Schedule Part time
• Locations 704 W Hampton Dr, Indianapolis, IN, 46208, US