Residential Education Coordinator
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Posting DetailsPosting Details Logo Institution Northern State UniversityWorking Title Residential Education CoordinatorPosting Number NFE02575PDepartment NSU-Residence LifePhysical Location of Position (City) AberdeenPosting Text ABOUT NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY: Founded in 1901, Northern State University offers a personalized educational experience, with rigorous, nationally accredited academic programs in arts and sciences, business, fine arts, and teacher education. With more than 45 majors, 55 minors, and 16 pre-professional programs, Northern provides hands-on learning and internship opportunities that will help unleash your potential and prepare you for a rewarding career. Located in Aberdeen, S.D., we're known for our affordability and for having the largest guaranteed scholarship in the region. At Northern, students learn from dedicated faculty and staff who truly care want to help students succeed. Students find a place to belong, with numerous diverse campus organizations in a safe, welcoming community. THE OPPORTUNITY: Reporting to the Director of Residence Life and Dining Services, the Residential Educational Coordinator will work within our residential living/education program dedicated to providing a high-quality experience to 600 on campus students. The Coordinator will be tasked with the responsibility of overseeing the residential education component of our department including supervising 24 Community Assistants and assisting with the oversight of our residential curriculum. SALARY: This is a 12 month, non-exempt hourly, live-in position with a starting rate of $20.00 per hour. An air conditioned apartment with kitchen, living room, and free utilities is provided and required. One dog or cat, and partner welcome.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES: •Select, train, supervise and evaluate between 20 and 25 Community Assistants including weekly hall meetings, monthly area staff meetings and individual meetings. •Develop, in conjunction with other Housing professionals, a programming curriculum that meets the needs of today's students using a variety of student developmental theories and practices. •Assess and identify specific interests and needs of students to implement departmental program goals in the areas. •Provide in-service training for students, student leaders, and staff. •Coordinate residential programming as assigned by the Office of Residence Life. •Utilize appropriate conduct support systems and implement effective student judicial theories to ensure standards of behavior within the residence halls that foster the growth and development of our students. •Work with campus partners, specifically those within the Division of Student Affairs to advance programmatic initiatives. •Utilize appropriate conduct support systems and implement effective student disciplinary theories to ensure standards of behavior within the residence halls that foster the growth and development of our students. •Participate in the development of the department through presenting workshops for staff and students. •Support the profession through service to professional organizations. •Accept opportunities to be involved in special projects and committees throughout the Northern and Aberdeen community. •Serve on call rotation, one week per month. EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 1. Bachelor's Degree required. Preference will be given to individuals with a major in Social Work, Psychology or Communications. 2. A minimum of two years on-campus living as an undergraduate is preferred. 3. Leadership skills and an ability to work effectively with university students. 4. Ability to work autonomously in a team environment. 5. Demonstrated commitment to building an inclusive residential community for all students. SKILLS AND ABILITIES:•Excellent organizational skills specifically in record keeping and time management.•Ability to relate empathetically and effectively with a variety of people.•Excellent interpersonal/group communication skills, both written and verbal. •Teaching/training experience is desirable.•The ability to multi-task. •Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and other departments. •Ability to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and lift a minimum of 25 lbs.•Ability to hear, read, understand, and follow written instructions.•Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheets, and Internet.Posting Date 01/03/2025Closing Date Open Until Filled YesFirst Consideration Date 01/27/2025Advertised Salary $20.00 HourlyDuration of the Term 12 monthsIf Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100Work Hours Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.Typical Hours Worked Per Week 40Appointment Type RegularFaculty Status NoScope of Search External (includes Internal)If internal, define scope of search This position requires Weekends/Holidays, Valid Drivers LicenseIf other, please indicate Department Description and Cultural Expectations ABOUT STUDENT AFFAIRS:Student Affairs is comprised of the Avera Student Center, Avera Student Health, Campus Safety, Counseling Center, Dean of Students Office, Disability Services, Homecoming, Multicultural Student Affairs, New Student Programs (HOWL & Wolf Pack Welcome), Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities, Prevention Services, Residence Life and Dining Services, Student Government Association, Student Involvement and Leadership, Student Organizations, Summer Camps and Conferences, and Title IX. Student Affairs advances the student success agenda of Northern State University and the Student Affairs Strategic Action Plan (2021-2025).SENSE OF BELONGING AND INCLUSION:Student Affairs values inclusion, sense of belonging, and believes in fostering a diverse and international community that includes, validates, recognizes, and respects all ethnicities, genders, sexualities, identities, abilities, cultures, and worldviews as a required foundation of student success. Objective 7 of the Student Affairs Strategic Action Plan (2021-2025) calls for Student Affairs to create inclusive communities that value and welcome all people. We are focused on retaining and graduating underrepresented students and recognize this work as foundational to the mission and values of Student Affairs.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Northern State University is committed to building a welcoming culture of belonging and collegiality that respects diversity in knowledge, culture and world view. Northern seeks faculty and staff who will engage with individuals of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and perspectives to increase awareness, understanding, respect and opportunity for all.Contact Information Working ConditionsCognitive Requirements Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-average, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written CommunicationProtective Clothing/Equipment Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. If other protection is used please identify Physical Requirements Please designate the physical requirements of this position Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Lifting light, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting for sustained periods of timeDescribe any of the conditions selected Sensory Requirements Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. Hearing, SpeakingWorking Conditions & Exposures Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above Working Environment Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Office EnvironmentIf you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided. 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