Student - Graduate Coordinator for Returning Student Communities

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Tuition assistance for Butler grad

Residential Meal Plan

Job summary

Butler University in Indianapolis seeks a Graduate Coordinator for Returning Student Communities to support sophomore and junior residents, promote wellbeing, and facilitate successful transitions after residence. The role combines direct student interaction with program coordination and on-call duties on campus.

This position requires a graduate student with strong interpersonal and communication skills, good judgment, and the ability to respond effectively to crises. On-site work is expected.

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 oral and written form.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in decision making and crisis situations.
• Ability to handle stressful situations with composure.

Responsibilities

• Support student growth and development, including roommate mediation and fostering wellbeing.
• Coordinate programming for sophomore and junior residents living on campus.
• Maintain regular contact with residents and document concerns.
• Coordinate an annual off-campus housing fair and housing transitions.
• Provide on-call response to emergencies and collaborate with campus resources.
• Maintain accurate records on occupancy, changes, and facilities concerns.
• Support all building tasks and work with Butler Facilities and ACC.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience with college students

Communication skills

Decision making

De-escalation

Stair climbing

Education

Pursuing graduate degree

Job description

Student - Graduate Coordinator for Returning Student Communities

IN, United States

Job Description

The Graduate Coordinator for Returning Student Communities supportsstudent wellbeing and success forsophomore and juniorstudents livinginon-campushousing.This roleincludes direct student interaction to help support retention initiatives, encourage personal growth and well-being, andpromote a successful transition to whatever comes next.

Duties

• Student Growth and Development – 30%
  • 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
  • Coordinate and execute programming explicitly in support of sophomore and junior level students
  • Maintain regular contact with students in residence
  • Coordinate an annual off-campus housing fair
  • Provide information relevant to students transitioning out of campus housing
  • Dawg Discussion Follow Up
  • 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 2009
• Job Category Student
• Job Schedule Part time
• Locations 704 W Hampton Dr, Indianapolis, IN, 46208, US