What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residence Life Coordinator - SUNY Oneonta position at SUNY Oneonta?
The On Campus Housing & Residence Life department at SUNY Oneonta is seeking creative and innovative applicants for the position of Resident Life Coordinator to join us in providing a supportive, safe, educational, and engaging residence hall experience for students. Reporting to a member of our leadership team, successful candidates will have a passion to help students succeed in pursuing their university education. Strong administrative skills, an interest in working in a high-impact unit of student affairs, and a work philosophy that knows the importance of developing an inclusive community where sense of belonging is nurtured are expectations of staff. This is a 12-month position which starts at the beginning of August.
The Office of Campus Housing and Residence Life is under the Residential Experience and Housing Department, which also houses offices of Move-In, Orientation and Welcome; as well as the Office of Off Campus and Commuter Students. Our office works closely with many other areas of The University through committee work, collaboration, and resource sharing. We have residence hall special interest housing in areas of Wilderness, Wellness, Gaming, Quiet Study, Transfer Living, First Year Experience and LGBTQIA .
To learn more about the University and the department, please visit https://suny.oneonta.edu/ or https://suny.oneonta.edu/residential-experience-and-housing.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Serve as live-on staff member that is responsible for emergency management functions of the office/department.
- Assigned to RHD level duty rotation and will be expected to assist during larger campus crisis as support.
- Work with UPD/Facilities and Maintenance to assist with safety and emergency planning.
- Utilize the wellness model to develop health and wellness programs with student staff.
- Supervise a student staff of 6-8 fitness guides.
- Serve as a member of the overall professional staff.
- Support summer operations and planning for the academic year.
- Advise the resident student organization (RSO).
Salary: $51,261. SUNY Oneonta is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at https://www.suny.edu/benefits.
Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- Student Housing/Residence Life Experience
- Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills
- Experience working with diverse groups
- Emergency, crisis or conflict mediation experience
Preferred:
- Spanish Speaking
- Strong Organization Skills
- Ability to independently Work on Projects
- Supervision experience
- Wellness, fitness, health or other similar programming experience
Additional Information:
SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.
The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's really.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special.
SUNY Oneonta values a diverse university community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity. Moreover, the University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. "At SUNY Oneonta, we believe that diversity is an asset and a source of strength that energizes our collective growth and innovation." - President Alberto Cardelle.
Salary : $51,261
