What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant-Funded Summer Residential Coordinator position at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania?
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
- For full consideration, applications must be received by March 10, 2025.
- Finalists for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process.
- Completing this search is contingent upon available funding.
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number
S246
Classification Title
GFPC1
Working Title
Grant-Funded Summer Residential Coordinator
Department
TRIO Upward Bound BU
Home Campus
Bloomsburg
City
Bloomsburg
State
Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17815
Bargaining Unit
SCUPA
Work Location
Home Campus
Position Type
Staff
Temporary/ Permanent
Temporary - Grant Funded
Full-time/ Part-time
Full-Time
If Part-time, specify percentage (Examples: 0.75; 0.50; 0.25)
Benefits
The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include*:
- Medical and prescription drug benefits.
- Generous retirement plans, two options:
- Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP)
- State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS)
- Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.
- Paid time off.
- Employer-paid dental and vision benefits.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.
*Specific benefits may vary based upon university, employee group and/or collective bargaining unit. Visit: http://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/syshr/healthcare/Pages/Summary-of-Benefits.aspx for additional information regarding benefits.
To be eligible for most benefits, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time hours.
Start Time
Varies
End Time
Varies
Hours Per Week
37.5 hours per week
Days Worked (Check all that apply)
Varies
Salary
$24.02/Hourly
Anticipated Start Date
6/8/25
Anticipated End Date
7/19/25
Position Summary Information
Position Purpose
Provide oversight of students and residential staff during TRIO Upward Bound’s residential Summer Academy.
Description of Duties
- Supervise, schedule, mentor, evaluate, and assist in the orientation of 6 college-aged Residential Mentors employed by the program
- Enforce residence hall and program policies and enact disciplinary measures in consultation with professional staff members
- Ensure the general cleanliness of common areas within the residence hall and report maintenance concerns to Residence Life personnel when necessary
- Establish positive, effective working relationships with all program participants and staff
- Assist Residential Mentors in planning and delivering social, educational, and recreational programming
- Serve as the liaison between the Residential Mentors, professional staff, and classroom teachers
- Assist in planning and delivering training for Residential Mentors during the mandatory training week prior to the start of the Summer Academy
- Provide conflict resolution among students and residential staff when needed
- Oversee the distribution of over-the-counter and prescription medication to students as needed
Decision Making
- Determine appropriate responses to anticipated and unanticipated happenings within the residence hall, in full adherence to University and Upward Bound policies and guidelines.
- Communicate with professional staff when guidance is needed or questions emerge.
Fiscal Responsibility
- Oversee the efficient use of supplies and equipment within the residence hall by students and staff and ensure their successful return to storage when no longer needed
Supervisory Responsibility
- Supervise, schedule, mentor, evaluate, and assist in the orientation of 6 college-aged Residential Mentors employed by the program
- Enforce residence hall and program policies and enact disciplinary measures, consulting with professional staff members when needed
Minimum Requirements Profile
- Earned Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, social work, student affairs, communications, or a related field prior to the start of employment
Preferred Qualifications
- Related experience as a residence hall staff member, tutor, teacher, or camp leader
- Experience working with TRIO programs and/or adolescents from diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds
- Strong communication, organizational, and supervisory skills
Applicant Rating Criteria
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of residence hall operations and guidelines
- Effective listening and communication skills
- Strong emotional intelligence
- Positive attitude
Essential Functions
- Reside in and supervise residence hall operations throughout the Upward Bound Summer Academy
- Serve as the first point of contact for Summer Academy participants and their parents/guardians in answering general questions, arranging departure and return times outside of the norm, and addressing expected and unexpected absences from the Summer Academy
- Support, encourage, and mentor Residential Mentors in mutual efforts to provide a welcoming, positive environment for all students and staff
Posting Detail Information
Open Date mm-dd-yyyy
02/18/2025
Close Date mm-dd-yyyy
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
- For full consideration, applications must be received by March 10, 2025.
- Finalists for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process.
- Completing this search is contingent upon available funding.
Background Clearances
Offers of employment are conditional, pending successful completion of the background clearances mandated by Act 153 of 2014 and Board of Governors Policy 2014-01-A: Protection of Minors. In order to qualify for a provisional appointment, the Applicant Acknowledgement Consent Form, Provisional Hire Form, Pennsylvania State Police and Justifacts portion of the clearance process must be successfully completed prior to your start date. The remaining PA Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI Clearance must be successfully completed and returned as soon as possible within the first 90 days of employment.
Diversity Statement
At Commonwealth University we recognize our responsibility to continuously support a living, learning, and working environment that values the diverse contributions from all members of our campus community. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion enriches our campus community and is instrumental to our institutional success. Commonwealth University strives to cultivate a campus climate that allows all members to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as we achieve success both in and out of the classroom, in our work responsibilities, and in our professional lives beyond Commonwealth University. We uphold our commitment to DEI by:
- Actively supporting and promoting the intellectual and personal growth of our students, inside and outside of the classroom.
- Providing workshops, trainings, programs designed to broaden the knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion within our campus community.
- Ensuring that all learning and living environments throughout our campus are welcoming and capable of serving all individuals.
Title IX/Clery
The University prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in any decision regarding admissions, employment, or participation in a University program or activity in accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.
The University also complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act, as amended by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Title IX prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination. VAWA imposes additional duties on universities and colleges to investigate and respond to reports of sexual assault, stalking, and dating or domestic violence, and to publish policies and procedures related to the way these reports are handled. The University has designated the Title IX Coordinator (Jennifer Raup, Elwell Hall, ORL, 570-389-4808, jraup@commonwealthu.edu or titleixcoord@commonwealthu.edu), to coordinate the University’s compliance with Title IX and VAWA and to respond to reports of violations. The University has directed the Police Department to coordinate the University’s compliance with the VAWA-related Clery reporting requirements. For information on the University’s crime statistics, which is available in a publication called “Annual Security Report”, please contact Commonwealth University – Bloomsburg Police at 570-389-2211, Commonwealth University – Mansfield Police at 570-662-4900, or Commonwealth University – Lock Haven Police at 570-484-2278 or by accessing the following website: https://www.commonwealthu.edu/offices-directory/university-police/annual-security-report. Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East – Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone: (215) 656-6010; Fax: (215) 656-6020.
About Commonwealth University of PA
The Power of Three Bloomsburg, Lock Haven and Mansfield universities have joined forces to boldly transform higher education in our region and beyond. While we are uniting as Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, you can expect a college experience that is anything but common.
We’re Honoring our History by preserving the founding principles of each campus and continuing our vibrant on-campus student experience, serving as pillars of our communities, supporting students and our neighbors alike.
We’re Investing in Today by answering the greatest challenges facing higher education: accessibility, cost, quality, and relevance through the combined strength of our storied institutions.
We’re Building a Powerful Tomorrow by boldly changing the trajectory of public education to position ourselves for growth, increased access, and to meet economic and workforce development needs in our region, across Pennsylvania and beyond.
We’re Honoring our History by preserving the founding principles of each campus and continuing our vibrant on-campus student experience, serving as pillars of our communities, supporting students and our neighbors alike.
We’re Investing in Today by answering the greatest challenges facing higher education: accessibility, cost, quality, and relevance through the combined strength of our storied institutions.
We’re Building a Powerful Tomorrow by boldly changing the trajectory of public education to position ourselves for growth, increased access, and to meet economic and workforce development needs in our region, across Pennsylvania and beyond.
Quick Link
https://commonwealthu.peopleadmin.com/postings/3495
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts
Salary : $24
