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Position TitleArea Coordinator (Assistant Dean, Residential Commons)Advertised TitleArea Coordinator (Assistant Dean, Residential Commons)LocationTroy, NY CampusSearch NumberS19-00968Full Time/Part TimeFull TimePortfolioDivision of Student LifeBusiness UnitOffice of Student Living and LearningJob Summary

As a live-in Student Life professional, the incumbent develops programming, provides student advocacy and support, supervises staff, and serves as a conduct officer of the institution
http://rpijobs.rpi.edu/postings/8208

Minimum Qualifications

•Master’s degree in Higher Education, College Student Personnel or related field
•Two (2) years of experience in Student Affairs directly working with college students, preferably in a residence life setting
•Ability to travel to on-campus and off-campus locations within the Capital District as a requirement of on-call duties

Preferred QualificationsMinimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

-Understanding of student development theories and their application to students attending a highly selective, residential research university
-Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion
-Experience with assessment, budgeting and strategic planning preferred
-Experience advising, coaching, mentoring, and counseling college students
-Demonstrate experience, skill, and ability in leading one of the primary residential assignments, e.g. recruitment and staffing, training, judicial, program development, and/or working with special and diverse student populations.
-Requires excellent oral and written communication skills.
-Requires strong organizational skills
-Requires excellent customer service skills
-Requires ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives.
-Requires planning, organizing and effective time management skills.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesJob Posted DateIn order to receive full consideration you must apply byJob Close DateNew/Replacement PositionReplacementOther Position Requirements

Normal office environments. The work is fast paced and demanding. Serves irregular hours and on-call to meet residential student needs requiring the ability to travel to on-campus and off-campus locations within the Capital District. This is a live-in position with Rensselaer provided housing.

Additional Information

As a live-in Student Life professional, the Assistant Dean will maintain high visibility with residents and foster the development of living and learning communities that enhance student learning and success. The Assistant Dean will develop and deliver educational programming, provide student advocacy and support, participate in regular on-call duty rotation, supervise staff and serve as a conduct officer of the institution. The Assistant Dean is responsible for ensuring Clustered Learning, Advocacy, and Support for Students (CLASS) is fully realized through the Residential Commons.

(CLASS)- Clustered Learning, Advocacy, and Support for Students is a comprehensive approach to the student experience at Rensselaer. Through ongoing support, guidance, and co-curricular activities, CLASS connects students to a network of faculty, staff, and other students, ensuring that they are part of a strong community of learners. As students strive to become the leaders of tomorrow, CLASS helps them develop the intellectual agility, multicultural sophistication, and global awareness that will enable them to change the world.

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Quicklinkhttp://rpijobs.rpi.edu/postings/8208Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Resume/C.V.
2. Cover Letter

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