Casual Wage

Residential Commons Residential Fellow

Part Time

Dean of the College

Residential Life

$16.00 an hour

Colgate University is a special place to work and offers many unique opportunities, including the ability to work with and among world class faculty and staff at a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University, as well as the ability to add employment at a distinct University to your resume.

Successful candidates for this position will earn sick leave, paid time off, free parking, and a University ‘Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore.This type of appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year for all positions combined. Should incumbents work more than a total of 999 hours in a year the appointment may not continue beyond one year of service.
Residential Commons Overview
At Colgate, the residential experience supports a campus community where learning doesn’t happen only in the classroom, nurturing living-learning communities that encourage intellectual engagement and community development. The Residential Commons program is the foundation of the Colgate residential experience. All first-year and second-year students live in one of four Residential Commons, each with its own unique personality and characteristics. Upper-level students maintain an affiliation with their respective Commons for the lifetime of their university attendance.
Under the leadership of faculty and staff co-directors, each Commons offers opportunities to extend academics beyond the classroom, from making ice cream from liquid nitrogen to tasting edible bugs to hearing your favorite professor’s professional path. Through their active engagement with their Residential Commons, students develop the habits and skills that will enable them to meet the 13th goal of a Colgate education: the lifelong learner mindset that sustains a lifelong curiosity and grows in knowledge and wisdom.
Through their affiliation with their Residential Commons, students experience a home away from home that is rich with opportunities for academic and social engagement, beginning with students’ First-year Seminars (FSEMs) and Living-Learning Workshops (LLWs) in their first semester, that supports their transition to college and prepares them for more independent living in their junior and senior years. The Residential Commons program reflects the classroom rigor and sense of belonging students feel across the University.
The Residential Commons program, an intellectual collaboration of Residential Life and the Dean of the College Division in partnership with faculty and the Dean of the Faculty Division, invites students to flourish as engaged members of Colgate’s active, intellectually curious campus community, where life and learning transcend disciplines, cultures, and classrooms.
Position Overview
The Residential Fellow (RF) works under the supervision of the Director of the Residential Commons Program (RCP), and is assigned to one of the four Commons. In collaboration with the co-Directors and area director of their Commons, the RF supports the development and delivery of programmatic initiatives within their Residential Commons. Working with the Director of the RCP, the RF is responsible for developing and implementing programming to support residents’ academic endeavors. They are also responsible for the Commons’ communication efforts.
The RF assists in building intellectually-engaging residential communities through interacting regularly with residents, other Residential Fellows, Community Leaders, members of the Commons Councils, and a variety of campus partners. The RF oversees and executes events, large and small, sponsored by the Residential Commons in a collaborative environment. The RF supports the development of a democratic, vibrant, inclusive, and healthy environment within the context of their living and learning communities.
The supervision provided by the Director of the RCP includes significant professional development for the RF, and the possibility of opportunities for continued academic growth and preparation. This position is 25 hours per week with the Res Fellow’s assigned Commons, is for a one-year appointment, and is a live-in position. If the selected RF wishes, the Director of the RCP will assist them in seeking an additional position on campus, not to exceed an additional 10 hours of a combined total of 35 hours per week.

Programming & Assessment

• Assist with the planning, and coordinate the execution, of large and small-scale events within the Residential Commons that foster students’ intellectual engagement and support a living-learning community environment.
• Recruit and co-advise the student Residential Commons programming council, which coordinates engagement opportunities for the residents of their Commons.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Commons in collaborations with other stakeholders within Colgate and the local community on program initiatives.
• Manage scheduling of classroom/program spaces within the Residential Commons buildings in consultation with the directors, using established criteria for use of Residential Commons spaces by the Residential Commons staff.
• Purchase program materials and supplies, track expenses, and submit expense reports, within specified budget guidelines.
• Oversee budget for large-scale, collaborative programs & events in collaboration with Residential Commons directors. Process and track invoices and maintain thorough/accurate fiscal records for the Residential Commons budget.
• Design, create, and distribute promotional materials for events, including social media graphics, posters, and email invitations.

• Manage, design, and distribute Residential Commons’ communications with residents, including weekly newsletters, regular social media posts, the Commons’ Get Involved page, and signage in buildings.
• Serve as a mentor by engaging regularly with residents.
• Serve as a role model to first and second year students around community standards, expectations and values.
• Support the community-building work of the Commons’ AD and CLs.

• Promote, support and actively participate in faculty engagement in the residence halls. Support the work of the co-directors to encourage FSEM faculty members’ engagement with the Commons.
• Promote an atmosphere within the Residential Commons that supports and encourages intellectual pursuits and academic engagement. This includes planning and delivery of regular programming to support academic wellbeing, such as study breaks.
• Assist residents who seek them out with concerns that are barriers to academic success and make appropriate referrals to professionals as required.
• Serve as a positive role model in social and academic pursuits.

• Provide direct operational support for the Residential Commons as a member of the Leadership Team.
• Attend and participate in biweekly Residential Commons leadership meetings and other meetings as requested.
• Communicate and collaborate regularly with RFs from other Residential Commons.
• Conduct assessment of Commons-offered engagement opportunities as required by the Director of the Residential Commons Program and the co-Directors of their Residential Commons. Create and complete regular reports as required.
• Assist with oversight of the Residential Commons kitchens and other common community spaces with the Commons.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment for the central Residential Commons offices, programs, and kitchens.
• Frequent evening and weekend commitments are required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Previous experience working as an undergraduate student in residential life or student programming.
A current valid driver’s license, in accordance with the University’s Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Use Policy is required.

Candidates must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills and be capable of creating and maintaining productive and collegial working relationships with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students, and visitors.

Colgate degree and/or experience preferred and will receive first consideration.

A car is helpful, although not required.

Bachelor’s degree required.

This is a part-time, 10-month, live-in position

Position begins August 5th, 2024 and concludes no later than May 20th, 2025

Room and partial board are provided

2024CW005Posting

Yes

Typical schedule: 25 hours per week

A total of 35-36 weeks of working time

03/14/2024

Yes

It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, being or having been victims of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS

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