Residential Education Specialist (Coordinator)
Penn State UniversityAbout the role
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Residence Life Office, at Penn State Beaver, is looking for a dynamic and energetic individual to join the team. Penn State and Residence Life is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of 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. The Residence Life Office is committed to the development of a safe and inclusive living-learning community that fosters academic, social, cultural, and personal growth. We strive to enable residents to develop respect and responsibility for themselves and their community.
The Residence Life Live-On Coordinator is a vital part of the team in helping to continue the vision and mission of the department. They are responsible to an Associate Director for supervising a staff of up to 6 Resident Assistants, as well as overseeing the daily activities of buildings housing up to 200 students. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Supervision:
Supervises Resident Assistants
Conducts regular individual and group supervision meetings
Evaluate Resident Assistant's performance
Provides support and training for Resident Assistants
Student Development and Residence Education:
Assists with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a residential curriculum for the area
Assists with the development and implementation of campus-wide initiatives
Advises student groups in the area
Makes referrals to University agencies when appropriate
Encourages student involvement in residential and University engagement opportunities
Promotes area government
Advocates for students by communicating their concerns and issues to the appropriate agency
Advises individual students with academic, career, and personal concerns
Interprets and enforces University and residence hall policies and procedures
Mediates conflicts between and among students
Administration:
Assists with the daily operation and organization of the area and the are
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