Residence Life Coordinator

Overview

The Residence Life C oordinator is a vital part of the team in helping to continue the department's vision and mission. They are responsible to an Assistant Director for supervising a staff of up to 20 Resident Assistants, as well as overseeing the daily activities of buildings housing up to 400 students. This is a 10 Month Live In Coordinator position.

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Residence Life C oordinator is a vital part of the team in helping to continue the department's vision and mission. They are responsible to an Assistant Director for supervising a staff of up to 20 Resident Assistants, as well as overseeing the daily activities of buildings housing up to 400 students. This is a 10 Month Live In Coordinator position.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.

For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

This is a/an 83% full-time equivalency (FTE) job with months off. The number of months off will be determined by the position's FTE percentage. The timing of months off will be set to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position. Questions related to HR105 FTE positions should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

This position is eligible for benefits associated with any full-time position. The salary grade and range listed in the posting is reflective of a 100% Full-time position. Full-time equivalency job offers may fall outside of the listed range due to the assigned percentage of effort.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

I. Supervision

• Supervises Resident Assistants.
• Conducts regular individual and group supervision meetings.
• Evaluates Resident Assistant performance.
• Provides support and training for Resident Assistants.

II. Student Development and Residence Education

• Assists with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a residence education program for the area.
• Assists with the development and implementation of campus-wide initiatives.
• Advises student groups in the area.
• Makes referrals to University agencies when appropriate.
• Encourages student involvement in residential and University engagement opportunities.
• Promotes area government
• Advocates for students by communicating their concerns and issues to the appropriate agency.
• Advises individual students with academic, career, and personal concerns.
• Interprets and enforces University and residence hall policies and procedures.
• Mediates conflicts between and among students.

III. Administration

• Assists with the daily operation and organization of the area and the area office.
• Assists in promoting the safety and security of area residents.
• Assists in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with Housing and Food Services, Safety and Security, New Student Programs, etc.

IV. Community Development

• Demonstrates a commitment to students and the quality of their life in the residence hall environment.
• Encourages Resident Assistants to become well-acquainted with students in the area.
• Assists the Resident Assistants in developing and promoting a positive living environment.
• Plans and implements programs in conjunction with Resident Assistants and students.
• Demonstrates a commitment to staff and student retention and recruitment efforts

V. Miscellaneous

• Participates in committees and task force groups.
• Assists in the recruitment and training of professional staff.
• Assists in the development and implementation of goals for the area and the residence hall system.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

If filled as Residential Education Specialist - Intermediate Professional, this position requires:

Master's Degree No prior relevant work experience required

Required

Certifications:

None

If filled as Residential Education Specialist - Professional, this position requires:

Bachelor's Degree No prior relevant work experience required

Required

Certifications:

None

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $42,100.00 - $67,300.00.

Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees…