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Residence Life Coordinator (211-Day)

Employer
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Location
One College Avenue
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Overview

The Residence Life Coordinator will serve as a full-time live in professional working directly with the Residence Life team to foster a student environment that fulfills the goals and mission of PCT Housing. Each RLC will coordinate and administer all aspects of a successful residential program in their assigned area housing 450-580 residents. RLCs select, train, supervise, and evaluate between 14-17 student staff. Each RLC will take lead on a departmental initiative.

 

Full-time Employee Benefits include: medical and dental insurances, retirement plans, paid time off, educational benefits for employees and dependents at Penn College and Penn State University, and more. For additional information, click here.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor's Degree with experience in residence life supervising a residence facility. Required
  • Enrollment in a graduate program in Student Affairs, Higher Education or relevant discipline. Preferred
  • Master's Degree in College Student Personnel, Counseling, Higher Education Administration, or related discipline. Preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

  •  Valid and in State Valid Driver's License. Required

EXPERIENCE

  • Prior experience in Residence Life, whether at the paraprofessional, graduate, and/or professional level. Required
  • Experience working with upperclassman student populations and programs Preferred
  • Experience supervising students, preferably in the residence life area. Preferred
  • Experience advising student groups. Preferred

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

  • Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with students, staff, and the public in an active environment. Required
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form. Required
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships on campus and in the community. Required
  • Sensitivity to issues of student development, diversity, special population needs, and multicultural issues. Required
  • Evidence of creativity and ingenuity in developing programs and solving problems. Required
  • Developed organizational skills. Required
  • Self starter. Required
  • Ability to train and motivate people. Required

 

Responsibilities
  • Coordinate the daily operations of a residential area housing between 450-580 residents.
  • Participate in the implementation of residence life housing procedures with appropriate College departments.
  • Assist Director in the selection, training, and evaluation of paraprofessional staff.
  • Serve as a representative of Residence Life at College functions including but not limited to Fall and Spring Visitation Days, campus tours, Open Houses, test days, and orientation.
  • Coordinate and evaluate area programs appropriate to the Residence Life programming model.
  • Coordinate area concerns with service departments such as General Services, Campus Police, etc.
  • Address and resolve student problems in the residence hall including disciplinary situations, personal and interpersonal difficulties, referring more difficult situations to the Director of Residence Life or the Dean of Students.
  • Mentor residence hall students on issues related to academic and personal success.
  • Adjudicate low to mid level student conduct cases.
  • Participate in College committees appropriate to the position and as requested.
  • Provide on call coverage for Residence Life issues.
  • Conduct ongoing evaluation of relevant outcomes that result from programming efforts.
  • Perform various administrative responsibilities to support the operations of the department.
  • Pay TransparencyBased on minimum education and experience qualifications the yearly salary range is $38,000 - $44,000.College StatementThis is not a complete itemization of all facets of this position. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The College has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without prior notice.EEO Statement

    Penn College is committed to equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

     

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    Job CodeL3270

    Organization

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    Company info
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    Telephone
    570-326-3761
    Location
    One College Avenue
    Williamsport
    PA
    17777
    US

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