Residential Counselor

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a student-centered, applied-research institution committed to providing its students with a transformative academic and social experience and to elevating its surrounding communities. Founded in 1906, WKU is the third largest public four-year institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with approximately 16,293 students and nearly 2,612 faculty and staff employees.

Western Kentucky University is committed to empowering its campus community. At the heart of our mission, we seek to provide holistic education and employment experiences that prepare students, faculty, and staff to become effective scholars, contributors, and leaders in our ever-evolving communities.

Located 65 miles north of Nashville, TN, and just over 100 miles south of Louisville, KY, WKU's main campus is in Bowling Green, KY - a city with approximately 70,000 residents. Our population is ethnically diverse, with more than 85 languages spoken in and around Bowling Green, and people from 35 nationalities call our community home.

Western Kentucky University seeks to attract talented faculty and staff who are inspired individually to contribute to WKU's strategic plans and ongoing success. We offer comprehensive wellness and health benefits to employees and their families, including domestic partners and other qualified dependents and take pride in providing a workplace culture that supports balancing the responsibilities of work and family life. Paid-time off for holidays, vacation and sick leave, and a tuition discount program for employees and dependents are also provided.

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The Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky seeks qualified candidates for the position of Residential Counselor. The Gatton Academy is a public residential STEM program established and funded by the Kentucky legislature. It is located on the campus of Western Kentucky University. Students complete their last two years of high school in the program while earning at least 60 hours of college credit.

This is a 10-month live-in position that reports to the Assistant Director of Residential Life. Gatton staff are employees of WKU.

• Creates and manages a safe, healthy, and nurturing living/learning environment within the residence hall. (25%)
• Advises, counsels, and seeks to develop students through individual interactions and by creating and sustaining a supportive living environment. (25%)
• Develops a supportive community consistent with the Gatton Academy's creed of Integrity, Compassion, and Respect through creative educational, cultural, social, and recreational programming. (10%)
• Provides on-call support to students on a rotation basis. (10%)
• Monitors and documents student progress in academics and personal growth. (10%)
• Provides appropriate support and referrals for students during emotional and physical crises. (5%)
• Provides academic support services in coordination with other Gatton staff and serves on the Student Support Team. (5%)
• Serves as an advisor and liaison for clubs and activities. (5%)
• Provides leadership and supervision on Gatton study abroad programs. (5%)

• Collaborate with all Gatton Residential Counselors and staff to create and sustain a community that fosters student learning, independence, and academic success.
• Establish rapport and develop mentoring relationships with students.
• Live on student wing and serve as a role model/mentor in all areas of personal, relational, and academic life.
• Provide day-to-day intervention and crisis response.
• Play an integral role acclimating students to Gatton in student orientation week.
• Transport students in University owned or rented vehicles.
• Implement Gatton initiatives, particularly those focused on student retention.

• Maintain and oversee wing programming and supply budget.
• Assess the efficacy of programs and activities.
• Report and keep record of maintenance and security issues within the wing.
• Communicate regularly with parents in support of students and to foster parental involvement in Gatton.
• Collaborate with housekeeping and facilities staff to maintain a living environment conducive to learning.
• Staff and support the front desk as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build effective mentoring…