What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Education Coordinator position at Northern State University?
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ABOUT NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY Founded in 1901, Northern State University offers a personalized educational experience, with rigorous, nationally accredited academic programs in arts and sciences, business, fine arts, and teacher education. With more than 45 majors, 55 minors, and 16 pre-professional programs, Northern provides hands-on learning and internship opportunities that will help unleash your potential and prepare you for a rewarding career. Located in Aberdeen, S.D., we’re known for our affordability and for having the largest guaranteed scholarship in the region. At Northern, students learn from dedicated faculty and staff who truly care want to help students succeed. Students find a place to belong, with numerous diverse campus organizations in a safe, welcoming community.
THE OPPORTUNITY : Reporting to the Director of Residence Life and Dining Services, the Residential Educational Coordinator will work within our residential living / education program dedicated to providing a high-quality experience to 600 on campus students. The Coordinator will be tasked with the responsibility of overseeing the residential education component of our department including supervising 24 Community Assistants and assisting with the oversight of our residential curriculum.
SALARY : This is a 12 month, non-exempt hourly, live-in position with a starting rate of $20.00 per hour. An air conditioned apartment with kitchen, living room, and free utilities is provided and required. One dog or cat, and partner welcome.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES :
- Select, train, supervise and evaluate between 20 and 25 Community Assistants including weekly hall meetings, monthly area staff meetings and individual meetings.
- Develop, in conjunction with other Housing professionals, a programming curriculum that meets the needs of today’s students using a variety of student developmental theories and practices.
- Assess and identify specific interests and needs of students to implement departmental program goals in the areas.
- Provide in-service training for students, student leaders, and staff.
- Coordinate residential programming as assigned by the Office of Residence Life.
- Utilize appropriate conduct support systems and implement effective student judicial theories to ensure standards of behavior within the residence halls that foster the growth and development of our students.
- Work with campus partners, specifically those within the Division of Student Affairs to advance programmatic initiatives.
- Utilize appropriate conduct support systems and implement effective student disciplinary theories to ensure standards of behavior within the residence halls that foster the growth and development of our students.
- Participate in the development of the department through presenting workshops for staff and students.
- Support the profession through service to professional organizations.
- Accept opportunities to be involved in special projects and committees throughout the Northern and Aberdeen community.
- Serve on call rotation, one week per month.
EDUCATIONAL / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :
1. Bachelor’s Degree required. Preference will be given to individuals with a major in Social Work, Psychology or Communications.
2. A minimum of two years on-campus living as an undergraduate is preferred.
3. Leadership skills and an ability to work effectively with university students.
4. Ability to work autonomously in a team environment.
5. Demonstrated commitment to building an inclusive residential community for all students.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
SENSE OF BELONGING AND INCLUSION : Student Affairs values inclusion, sense of belonging, and believes in fostering a diverse and international community that includes, validates, recognizes, and respects all ethnicities, genders, sexualities, identities, abilities, cultures, and worldviews as a required foundation of student success. Objective 7 of the Student Affairs Strategic Action Plan (2021-2025) calls for Student Affairs to create inclusive communities that value and welcome all people. We are focused on retaining and graduating underrepresented students and recognize this work as foundational to the mission and values of Student Affairs. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Northern State University is committed to building a welcoming culture of belonging and collegiality that respects diversity in knowledge, culture and world view. Northern seeks faculty and staff who will engage with individuals of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and perspectives to increase awareness, understanding, respect and opportunity for all.
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