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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Student Affairs and the Residence Life are looking for dynamic and energetic individuals to join our team as part-time Temporary Coordinators. These positions will report to an Associate or Assistant Director supervising a staff of Resident Assistants, as well as overseeing the daily activities of buildings housing up to 400 students.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Supervision:

• Directly or indirectly supervising Resident Assistants

• Conducting regular individual and group supervision meetings

• Evaluating Resident Assistant performance

• Providing support and training for Resident Assistants

Student Development and Residence Education:

• Assisting with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a residence education program for the area

• Assisting with the development and implementation of campus-wide initiatives

• Advising student groups in the area

• Making referrals to University agencies when appropriate

• Encouraging student involvement in residential and University engagement opportunities

• Promoting area government

• Advocating for students by communicating their concerns and issues to the appropriate agency

• Advising individual students with academic, career, and personal concerns

• Interpreting and enforcing University and residence hall policies and procedures

• Mediating conflicts between and among students

  Administration:

• Assisting with the daily operation and organization of the area and the area office

• Handling requests for room changes and contract releases

• Assisting in promoting the safety and security of area residents

• Assisting in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with Housing and Food Services, Safety and Security, New Student Programs, etc.

• Providing on-call duty coverage

Community Development:

• Demonstrating a commitment to students and the quality of their life in the residence hall environment

• Encouraging Resident Assistants to become well-acquainted with students in the area

• Assisting the Resident Assistants in developing and promoting a positive living environment

• Demonstrating a commitment to diversity and social justice

• Planning and implementing programs in conjunction with Resident Assistants and students

• Demonstrating a commitment to staff and student retention and recruitment efforts, particularly as they impact members of underrepresented groups

Miscellaneous:

• Assisting in the development and implementation of goals for the area and the residence hall system

• Performing other duties as assigned

Applicants should possess thorough understanding of the role and purpose of residence hall living as it applies to student development. Positions will work a minimum of 20 hours and up to 40 hours a week. Start date will be as soon as possible. If providing on call coverage, housing will be provided.

A driver's license preferred but not required. If driving as part of job duties, a valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in ad dition to standard background checks.

Penn State and Residence Life are committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here (https://police.psu.edu/annual-security-reports) .

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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