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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Residence Life Office is looking for a dynamic 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. Residence Life 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 Senior Coordinator is a vital part of the team in helping to continue the vision and mission of the department. They are responsible to the Area Coordinator/Assistant Director of Residence Life supervising a professional staff member and up to 20 Sorority Assistants, as well as overseeing the daily activities of several residence halls, which house up to 1600 students. This is a 12-month live-in regular staff position.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Supervision

• Supervises 1 professional staff member and up to 20 Sorority Assistants

• Conducts regular individual and group supervision meetings.

• Evaluate Resident Assistant or Sorority Assistant performance.

• Provides support and training for Resident Assistants or Sorority Assistants.

Student Development and Residence Education

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

• Assists with the development and implementation of area-wide programs.

• Makes referrals to campus and community agencies when appropriate.

• Encourages student involvement and their programming efforts.

• Acts as an advocate 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 area office.