What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residence Life Coordinator - 60028228 position at State of South Carolina?
Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply! This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of sick leave per year.
As a school recognized for academic excellence and committed to holistic experience for our students, the South Carolina Governor's School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) invites applications for Residence Life Coordinators (RLC). The purpose of the RLC is to provide supervision, guidance, and support services to help high school students in a residence hall environment. This includes planning and implementing programs and activities that promote community and follow the residential curriculum developed by the department.
Responsibilities of the Residence Life Coordinator:
- Maintain regular office hours and on-call duties that include monitoring the building, the sign-out system, and nightly room and safety checks.
- Communicate facility-related issues by placing work requests in a timely manner, and following up as required.
- Direct, guide, and supervise students in all non-academic areas.
- Provide counsel to students on an individual and group basis to include interpersonal issues, conflict management, and community living.
- Supervise two resident assistants (paraprofessionals) directly and ten (10) others indirectly.
- Set guidelines for acceptable behavior, interpret, and enforce GSSM policies, and address students who violate community standards.
- Support community building, personal growth, and development for all residents. Provide developmental programming for students using the Residential Curriculum and student needs.
- Communicate with parents and guardians as needed. Prepare wellness reports and regularly update parents regarding their student's progress.
- Administer discipline, when necessary, investigate minor infractions, and enter information into the database.
- Manage crises, conflicts, and emergencies in coordination with the Department of Public Safety and GSSM Security. This includes serving as a first responders for building emergencies, often accompanying students to medical appointments and/or emergency rooms.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
The Residence Life Coordinator is a full-time live in 10-month position with the state of South Carolina that is paid over 12 months with full benefits, including an apartment with amenities. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with education, experience, and unique qualifications. There are also potential opportunities for employment during the summer months.Minimum Requirements:
- A bachelor's degree and experience in student services programs.
Additional Requirements:
- Strong communication skills, particularly written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to and successful experience working with diverse populations.
- Valid driver's license.
- Must pass a SLED background check.
- Day, night, and weekend work to include rotating duty/call shifts and emergency situations.
- Some overnight travel when assigned.
Applications should also include the following: Cover letter and Resume attachments.
Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination. The SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
GSSM understands the importance and impact of diversity and a commitment toward equity and inclusion toward our future growth.
Salary : $32,686 - $60,471
