Job Information
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY 992551 - Student Leadership Coordinator, University Housing in Kent, Ohio
Job Title:
Student Leadership Coordinator, Residence Services
Physical Location:
Kent Campus - Kent, OH
Salary:
$41,114 - $55,389
Basic Function:
Work collaboratively with Assistant Director of Engagement and Student Leadership to provide direction and operational oversight for leadership, involvement, and advising initiatives for students living in on-campus housing. Oversee the Residential Engagement Councils (REC) program and work alongside in-hall staff to provide guidance, assistance, and support to create and maintain thriving RECs in the hall communities. Additionally, the position will support and co-advise Kent Interhall Council (KIC) and National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH). Reports to designated supervisor.
Additional Basic Function -- if applicable:
Examples of Duties:
Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:
Serve as the coordinator for the Residential Engagement Council program in University Housing.
Develop and implement advising training for professional staff; guide advisors on operational policies and best practices related to student leadership groups.
Design and implement a recruitment and retention process for RECs.
Facilitate a monthly Advisor Roundtable meeting for Residence Hall Directors (RHDs) and Assistant Residence Hall Directors (ARHDs).
Participate in key programs (Movers and Grooversand Sibs and Kids Weekend) including transporting and lifting objects for set-up and take-down.
Attend student meetings and key programs and events.
Provide leadership for the election process for RECs in conjunction with residence hall staff.
Co-advise student organizations such as KIC and NRHH.
Attend regional student leadership conferences (NEOHO) with students, including coordinating travel logistics.
Serve as a liaison for University Housing regarding other leadership initiatives within the division.
Represent University Housing on various committees and involvements with leadership.
Perform related duties as assigned
Additional Examples of Duties -- if applicable:
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in higher education, student personnel, or relevant field. Two years of full-time, professional experience in a student services area. Must be able to work nontraditional hours as required, including evenings and weekends.
License/Certification:
Not applicable.
Knowledge Of:
Student development theory *
Program oversight and evaluation *
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Skill In:
Written, verbal, and interpersonal communications
Developing, implementing, and evaluating projects from initiation to completion *
Supervising others
Developing and facilitating training programs *
Ability To:
Respond calmly and quickly to challenging situations *
Work independently and as part of a team
Multi-task while managing multiple projects and assignments
Provide leadership and direction to others
Work nontraditional hours as required, including evenings and weekends *
Preferred Qualifications -- if applicable:
Live-in residence hall director experience. Experience in advising cultural and/or identity based student organizations. Professional presentations and/or publications on college student leadership topics.
Assessments:
Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments