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Residence Life Coordinator for Student Staff Recruitment & Development

Washington & Jefferson College
Washington, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Residence Life Coordinators (RLCs) at Washington & Jefferson College are student-centered professional staff members within the Office of Residence Life that are responsible for fostering a supportive, inclusive, and learning focused experience within campus residence halls. Residence Life Coordinators report to the Director of Residence Life and work collaboratively to achieve a wide range of departmental, divisional, and institutional goals through direct service to students living on campus.

The Residence Life Coordinator for Student Staff Recruitment & Development creates dynamic learning opportunities for Resident Assistant (RA) staff that empower them to build intentional relationships, provide educational opportunities, and holistic support to students living on campus at Washington & Jefferson College.

This is an in-perso n, full-time, 12-month, live-in position.

Duties & Responsibilities

Residence Life Coordinators are responsible for the following core duties at Washington & Jefferson College :

  • Oversees the daily housing operation of campus residence halls within a defined area of campus.
  • Provides leadership to and facilitates major campus housing initiatives including move in, winter hall closing, spring semester hall opening, and end of the academic year closing.
  • Supervises and trains a staff of Resident Assistants (RA) with a primary focus on ensuring that each RA is connected to every member of their respective residential community.
  • Implements the Residential Learning & Engagement Framework within the defined campus housing area and through department wide programs.
  • Provides a high level of direct support to students and collaborates with faculty and staff to make appropriate referrals while using appropriate communication and documentation tools (Prez Pathways, Maxient, CARE team referral).
  • Facilitates weekly RA staff team and one-to-one meetings.
  • Serves as a member of the Administrator On-Call team that responds to urgent and emergency student needs on campus.
  • Supports the Office of Community Standards by serving as a hearing officer for alleged violations of the Student Code of Conduct.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Additionally, this professional is positioned to make a lasting impact on students through the recruitment and development of a talented and diverse campus RA staff team at Washington Jefferson College. This is accomplished by :

  • Developing and executing a marketing and communication plan for the recruitment of Resident Assistant Staff.
  • Working directly with the Residence Life Team to build the selection processes for student staff within the Office of Residence
  • Identifying key learning outcomes, goal and objectives for student staff training within the Office of Residence Life.
  • Planning and coordinating all aspects of student staff training within the Office of Residence
  • Creating a meaningful recognition program for student staff within the Office of Residence
  • Qualifications

    Education & Professional Experience

  • A master's degree in Higher Education Administration College Student Development, Counseling, Education, or a closely related field is required.
  • l year of experience working in a full-time professional live-in / on role within college / university housing is highly preferred. Alternatively, 2 years of Graduate assistant experience and / or undergraduate resident assistant experience.
  • Core Competencies

  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • An intentional focus on relationship building and all aspects of student learning and development.
  • Proven ability to effectively organize, prioritize, and administer work in the face of competing commitments.
  • A true commitment to working as part of a supportive and collaborative Residence Life team.
  • Supervisory Duties

    The Residence Life Coordinator for Student Staff Recruitment & Development position is responsible for the supervision of paraprofessional staff (Resident Assistants).

    Disclaimer

    The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the position.

    Job Description Status

    The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are illustrative ones anticipated for this position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required. Washington & Jefferson College reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of its programs. This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract.

    Application Instructions

    Apply for this job at https : / / washjeff.applicantpro.com / jobs / . Please submit a cover letter and resume. It is recommended that all documents be in PDF format and uploaded at one time. Review of applications will begin immediately.

    Employee Benefits

    Washington & Jefferson College offers a comprehensive benefit package for benefit eligible employees; including health, vision, and dental coverage, group life insurance, AD&D and LTD coverage, retirement plan, generous leave time, and the tuition benefit programs. These benefits add significantly to the employee's total compensation package.

    Getting to Know W&J

    Washington & Jefferson College is the best of both worlds : a small-town college setting in historic Washington, Pa., with easy access to the bustling business and cultural districts of nearby Pittsburgh, Pa. just 30 miles to the north. Founded in 1781, W&J College is a private, residential liberal arts college that is focused on student success. Our dedicated, experienced professors are passionate about teaching and work closely with our students to ensure that they receive a quality, comprehensive education. For more than 200 years, our alumni have influenced change in business, politics, medicine, and the arts and sciences as CEOs, lawyers, doctors, researchers, writers, teachers, and in many other equally worthy professions.

    Celebrating Community

    Washington & Jefferson College welcomes people of all backgrounds and beliefs who wish to participate in a diverse educational community. The College strives to be a place where all students, faculty, administrators and employees are able to live, study and work in an atmosphere free from bias and harassment. The College encourages civil debate and lively exchange of ideas in the belief that such exchanges promote understanding that will grow beyond simple tolerance of difference to embracing and celebrating the richness of diversity. Our graduates acquire knowledge and learn skills that help them thrive in a culturally diverse world.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and provides equal opportunity in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender identity, or national origin.

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