Graduate Resident Coordinator (External Student Applicants Only)

Job Description:

*PLEASE NOTE: This posting is intended for external student applicants only. Current Fairfield University students should apply by logging into Workday and locating the position on the internal student employment site.

Graduate Resident Coordinator

Office of Residence Life

Fairfield University is a Catholic and Jesuit institution located on the scenic southwestern Connecticut coastline approximately one hour from New York City.  Approximately 5,000 under-graduate and graduate students from 42 states and 45 countries are enrolled at the University's six schools. The University was founded in 1942 and is focused on leadership, service, and educational excellence. The University’s 220-acre campus serves 2600 residential students.

Department:

At Fairfield University, education within the residence halls, townhouses, and apartments occur in the context of the Jesuit philosophy which recognizes the vital need to develop the whole person. While it is the goal to provide a safe, comfortable and efficiently run residence system, our primary efforts will be directed to the well-being of the student.

Fairfield University is committed to providing residential communities that effectively integrate classroom learning experiences and personal reflection into the residential environment.  During the four years of residential experience, all students have the opportunity to engage in living and learning housing options. The Residence Life staff member is an integral team member in organizing and implementing living and learning programs within our communities working along side with our Jesuits, student leaders, faculty members, student development staff, and campus ministers.

Fairfield University is a residential community with about 87% of undergraduate’s students living on campus. Students are housed in the community by class year in a variety of housing options: six traditional residence halls, three suite-style residence halls, three apartment buildings, and one townhouse complex. We also oversee our beach community where traditionally 400 of our senior students live.

Position:

The Graduate Resident Coordinator (GRC) is a graduate student serving in a part-time live-in position in the Office of Residence Life from August 1st through May 31st. This position is designed for graduate students studying the field of Student Life or related field and is interested in gaining leadership experience in the Office of Residence Life at Fairfield University. The Graduate Resident Coordinator will be supervised by an Area Coordinator or Assistant/Associate Director. Responsibilities of the Graduate Coordinator include support and development of student engagement, cultivating relationships with the students residing in the area assigned, and supervision of the resident assistants in their assigned area in alignment with the implementing our Jesuit and Catholic mission of the University

Qualifications:

Must have an undergraduate degree and be pursuing a master’s degree, 2nd degree and/or post graduate certificate. Previous residence life experience or other related experiences are preferred. Particular emphasis will be placed on candidates who have experience and demonstrated the ability to facilitate, supervise, and cultivate teams of student leaders.

Compensation: One bedroom apartment, shared apartment with single bedrooms or efficiency and 19 hours ($18/hour) pay per week. Please note during the busier times of the year you may be asked to work more than 19 hours. These busier times including RA training, Residence Hall openings, closings and end-of-year move out.

Purpose: The Graduate Resident Coordinator is an integral team member in organizing and implementing living and learning programs within our residential communities working alongside with our Area Coordinator and student leaders, faculty members, and campus ministers. Below is a list of the essential functions that most of the GRC positions encompass but it is not all inclusive. Each GRC position will have an addendum added in August for their specific area.

Essential Functions:

GRCS with staff and residence hall oversight

1. Supervises and trains Resident Assistants/Commuter Peer Assistants (as directed by supervisor).

Assists in supervision, training, selection and staff development resident assistants Participates in 15 scheduled weekly office hours for resident assistant contact and communication. Additional 4 hours consist of a resident assistant staff meeting, residence hall association meetings, professional staff meeting and other programs, and on-call duty responsibiliti