Residence Life Coordinator at Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Residence Life Coordinator September 23rd 2024
Tagged: Residence Life

ROLE TITLE: Residence Life Coordinator

POSITION REPORTS TO: Associate Dean for Residence Life

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Summary of Position

The Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) at Allegheny College is a pivotal member of the Residence Life team, responsible for creating a vibrant and supportive living environment within the campus residence halls. Reporting directly to the Associate Dean of Residence Life, the RLC oversees the day-to-day operations of the residence halls and provides supervision and guidance to the Head Resident Advisors (HRAs) and the Resident Advisors (RAs). The RLC is critical in developing and implementing curriculum-related programs and initiatives that promote community building, personal growth, and academic success among residential students. This is a live-in position. The Residence Life Coordinator serves as part of the on-call professional staff member rotation.

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As Residence Life Coordinator (RLC), you will:

• Supervision and Leadership: Provide direct supervision and support to the Head Resident Advisors (HRAs) and Resident Advisors (RAs), including regular check-ins, performance evaluations, and professional development opportunities. Foster a positive and inclusive work environment within the Residence Life team, promoting collaboration, communication, and teamwork among staff members. Serve as a mentor and role model for Resident Advisors (RAs), offering guidance, feedback, and resources to help them excel.


• Program Development, Implementation, and Assessment: Collaborate on developing and executing a Residence Life Curriculum focused on community building, cultural awareness, wellness, and personal growth, while planning and evaluating programs with student leaders and campus partners.


• Crisis Management and Student Support: serve as a first pro-staff responder in on-call Manager/Coordinator rotation. Requires availability and response outside of normal business hours. Reinforce hall policies and procedures, and serve as a resource and advocate for residents.


• Community Engagement and Outreach: cultivate positive relationships across campus; facilitate community meetings, focus groups, and feedback sessions. Promote campus-wide initiatives, events, and student support resources. Participate/observe RA programming in residence hall, connecting with residents.


• Administrative Duties: Manage day-to-day operations, and maintain accurate records and documentation.

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Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and 1-3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.


• Previous experience in residence life, student affairs, or related fields preferred. Commitment to promoting student development, diversity, equity, and inclusion within the residence hall community. Knowledge of student development theory, best practices in residence life, and legal and ethical issues in higher education.


• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse populations. Proven ability to manage crises, resolve conflicts, and make sound decisions under pressure.


• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information


• Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills in the area of people and project management


• Strategic thinking with operational excellence


• Proven ability to influence and build strong relationships

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YOUR FUTURE TEAM

Allegheny College is a residential college that requires students to live on campus during their undergraduate experience. We believe the academic experience is enhanced by the residential and co-curricular learning experiences. The Office of Residence Life is responsible for general operations and administration of housing, residential education, and living and learning programs.

Residence Life Mission Statement

Within the Division of Student Life, the Office of Residence Life is a team of professional and paraprofessional staff. We work collaboratively to foster a residential environment, which promotes community development, individual contact and programming which supports the academic mission of the College and holistic development of each student. We believe that individual growth is vital to developing a quality community. Our office provides services to the residential student population and other members of the Allegheny College community, including families, faculty, staff and the greater Meadville community.

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YOUR COMPENSATION

New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role.

The pay for this position is $17.10 per hour and is eligible for overtime based on FLSA guidelines.

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THE HIRING PROCESS

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and provide contact information for three references to the Office of Human Resources, Allegheny College, 520 N. Main Street, Meadville, PA 16335 or by e-mail to
employment@allegheny.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Currently there is no application deadline for this position. For certain positions, finalist candidates can expect to engage in various rounds of interviews either in person or via online meetings. Candidates will also have the opportunity to read more about the current work and share thoughts during the interviews.

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ALLEGHENY COLLEGE

Allegheny College, founded in 1815, is one of the nation's oldest and most innovative four-year colleges where multidisciplinary learning breaks the conventional mold. It is one of the few colleges in the United States with a unique requirement to choose both a major and minor for graduation, to provide students with a cross-disciplinary path in the sciences and humanities for educational depth and intellectual growth. Located in Meadville, Pennsylvania, Allegheny College is one of 44 colleges featured in Loren Pope's "Colleges That Change Lives." In its 2022 rankings, U.S. News & World Report recognized Allegheny College as one of the country's top 100 national liberal arts colleges - and one of the top 25 best for undergraduate teaching.

Allegheny College is deeply committed to creating an inclusive community that actively challenges racism, sexism, heterosexism, religious bigotry, and other forms of bias (see Allegheny College Statement of Community).

Allegheny College is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. The College does not discriminate, and will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, creed, national/ethnic origin, ancestry, veterans, handicap or disability as those terms are defined under applicable law, or members of other underrepresented groups.

Visit the Allegheny College Web Site at www.allegheny.edu

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posted 09/23/2024