What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre-College Residential Life Coordinator (Two Positions) position at Wheaton College Massachusetts?
Wheaton’s Pre-College program is an engaging four-week program designed for current high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. Students immerse themselves in college life by enrolling in college-level courses for credit, while also participating in workshops, events, and activities that help them transition to the college environment. The Pre-College Residential Life Coordinator will play a critical leadership role in crafting the Pre-College residential experience. Responsibilities include developing programming curriculum in the residence halls, supervising the Pre-College Resident Advisor staff (4-8), and communicating with the Pre-College staff regarding student concerns and feedback. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on leadership experience while helping high school students grow and thrive in a dynamic, fun, and supportive college environment.
JOB EXPECTATIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Development
JOB EXPECTATIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Development
- Establish programming curriculum for Pre-College Resident Advisors to implement
- Coordinate a welcome presentation and event as part of the Pre-College orientation process
- Develop assessment to determine impact of Pre-College residential initiatives Staff Supervision
- Train, supervise, and evaluate a staff of four to eight (4-8) Pre-College Resident Advisors
- Hold biweekly one on one meetings with each staff member
- Execute a weekly staff meeting with Pre-College Resident Advisors to address concerns and plan for the upcoming week
On-Call Support
- Advise Pre-College Resident Advisors and Campus Safety on crisis response for Pre-College residents
- Respond as needed to situations that arise and write corresponding incident reports
Housing Operations
- Oversee the opening and closing processes for Pre-College residents
- Assist with room assignments for Pre-College residents
- Follow up with maintenance and facilities issues as they arise; ensure that Pre-College Resident Advisor staff are proactively addressing facilities issues
Communication with Pre-College Staff
- Refer students to campus partners and resources
- Provide information about Pre-College and Wheaton College Code of Conduct and Student Handbook as necessary
- Monitor and report concerns to Coordinator and/or the staff members on call
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Experience with residential life or student affairs
- Availability from June 30-August 2nd
Preferred Qualifications:
- Current graduate student in an education related program
- Supervision experience
- Experience with event planning on a college campus
Compensation and Benefits
To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program.
When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.
The starting hourly rate for this position is $18/hour.
When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.
The starting hourly rate for this position is $18/hour.
Physical Demands
ADA Statement:
Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
Eeo Statement
Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.
Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Posting Date:
02/14/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
No
Contact(s):
Office of Human Resources
Contact Phone/Extension:
508-286-8206
Contact Email:
careers@wheatoncollege.edu
Contact Fax
Special Instructions to Candidates:
The federal government and the state of Massachusetts have made the decision to end the COVID-19 public health emergency. Effective June 1, 2023, the college will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for members of our community. Rather, we strongly recommend that everyone stay up to date on their vaccinations, including boosters, as recommended by their health care provider.
While we will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations, we strongly encourage members of our campus community to adhere to public health recommendations for vaccination to protect against COVID-19, as well as influenza and other diseases.
While we will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations, we strongly encourage members of our campus community to adhere to public health recommendations for vaccination to protect against COVID-19, as well as influenza and other diseases.
Salary : $18
