Coordinator, Residential Learning Initiative

Coordinator, Residential Learning Initiatives

University Housing

Georgia State University

Atlanta Campus

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:30 AM - 5:15 PM

These are exciting times at the Housing Department. We are growing and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence.

Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you!  We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a stronger team.

Housing is seeking (1) Coordinator, Residential Learning Initiatives to join the already awesome team taking the department to the next level of excellence!

The Coordinator for Residential Learning Initiatives primary function is to direct and oversee the development and implementation of comprehensive academic, career, and personal development initiatives in the residence halls. The Coordinator in collaboration with the Assistant Director of Residential Student Success and Retention is responsible for the overall management of living-learning communities and the delivery of residential student academic initiatives. The Coordinator for Residential Learning Initiatives will oversee the operation of the University Housing Learning Centers which includes coordination with academic departments, academic advisors, campus tutoring coordinators, and FLC and SI Instructors.

WHAT MAKES The Building Services Department A GREAT PLACE?

• A flexible work environment

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.

• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.

• Professional development opportunity and mentorship

• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

Academic Development, Learning Communities, Advising, and Community Development

• Coordinate the development and Implementation of comprehensive residential learning programs and academic services.

• Work In partnership with academic departments to foster awareness of and support for existing and developing Living-Learning Communities (LLCs).

• Provide support to student, graduate, and professional staff members in developing the programmatic efforts for LLCs.

• Coordinate daily operational functions and academic services In the University Housing Learning Centers.

• Build and maintain Intentional programs on academic success strategies and stress management in conjunction with the Counseling and Testing Center staff, the Office of Undergraduate Studies, Career Services, the Writing Center, and the Office of Student Activities.

• Assist with the Implementation of the FYRE (First Year Residential Experience) program.

• Assist with the development and Implantation of the curriculum for living-learning communities.

• Assist with the production of marketing and Information materials, including websites, brochures, and posters to promote residential learning initiatives and academic services.

• Collaborate with the Office of Undergraduate Studies and Student Success.

• Perform additional duties related to community building and staff development as assigned. Administrative

• In collaboration with the Assistant Director, serve as a liaison with Undergraduate Studies, Student Activities, Dean of Students Office, Counseling and Testing Center, and other academic-related campus resource offices and personnel responsible for academic Initiatives.

• Prioritize, review, and monitor budgets for Living-Learning Communities and other learning Initiatives.

• Responsible for payroll and time sheets of all Learning Center Student Assistants and Tutors.

• Participate in a rotation of 24-hour on-call coverage during the academic year, including university break periods for housing, summer school, and/or conferences.

• Serve on Residence Life Committees.

• Service on Departmental, Divisional, and University committees as assigned.

• Participate in departmental/division meetings as appropriate.

Staff Supervision, Recruitment, Training, and Development

• Recruit, interview, select, supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate LLC Assistants, Learning Center Student Assistants and Learning Community graduate assistants.

• Serve as the primary contact for the area in the absence of the Assistant Director for Residential Student Success and Retention.

Residence Life Responsibilities

• Assists with all major functions of University Housing including, but not limited to move-in, move-out, Admissions events, trainings and retreats

• Participates in on-call rotation

• Serves on divisional, campus or university-wide committees as requested

• Implements department policies and procedures at the program level

• Develops and maintains relationships with internal and external organization stakeholders critical to program success

• Attends and completes Targeted Selection training and assists in training University Housing staff members for behavior-based interviewing

• Performs other duties as assigned

Reporting:

The Coordinator for Residential Learning Initiatives reports to the Assistant Director for Residential Student Success and Retention. This is a 12 month, full-time, professional, live-on position.

Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Minimum Hiring Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and three years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Hiring Qualifications:

• Master's degree in College Student Personnel Administrative, Higher Education, or closely related field and two years full-time post master's degree experience in residential student housing experience in a University setting.