Resident and Student Engagement Coordinator

Resident and Student Engagement Coordinator

This is a 12-month, live-in professional staff employee that will have responsibilities in the areas of Residence Life and Student Engagement. This position will help address the developmental needs of the SEU student community. The coordinator will develop and mentor student employees within Residence Life and Student Engagement. The coordinator will supervise 10 to 12 resident assistants and serve as the primary advisor of the Campus Activity Board.

This position will also support relevant division-wide functions while reporting to the Director of Student Engagement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Residence Life Duties):

• Supervise, evaluate, and train all full-time Resident Assistants.
• Participate in regular housing operations, including hall opening and closing; educational programming; assessment; collecting and documenting room condition reports and other routine functions.
• Encourage student accountability and adherence to the Student Code of Conduct and Residence Life policies and procedures.
• Hold scheduled office hours and meet with students, faculty, and staff as needed.
• Serve in an after-hours on-call rotation with other Residence Life and Housing professional staff members.
• Handle emergency or problem situations efficiently and effectively to ensure residents safety and well-being.
• Develop and maintain a residence hall council/association social programming model.
• Establish positive relationships with other university staff members, departments, and stakeholders.
• Convey, promote, support, and enforce university policies for all students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Student Engagement Duties):

• Attend and support all senate meetings.
• Ensure social media and other appropriate outlets are used to increase student awareness and engagement.
• Responsible for the daily and weekly emails to the campus community informing them about upcoming events.
• Hold scheduled office hours and meet with students, faculty, and staff as needed.
• Provide weekend and evening coverage of Student Engagement and Residence Life student programs.
• Utilize events and space requests to maintain and publicize student events and activities calendar.
• Support the Director of Student Engagement in managing the student organization registration process.
• Take charge and help grow intramurals into a robust program that offers at least 3 different sports per semester. Work closely with students in developing these programs.
• Communicate with current and potential students about events and/or student life opportunities available at the university.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Range: $ 40,000-$45,000

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required. Master's degree in higher education, counseling or student personnel strongly preferred.
• Minimum of two years direct experience in the area of Student Affairs and Student Activities in a college setting.
• Availability to work evening and full weekend hours.
• Ability to positively engage students, demonstrate patience, empathy, friendliness, enthusiasm, and kindness
• Must possess excellent leadership, management, organizational, interpersonal, public speaking, and time-management skills.
• Willingness to manage projects independently to successful completion
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritize work and perform well under pressure.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to effectively supervise and lead a staff of student workers.

Why Choose Saint Elizabeth University?

Saint Elizabeth University offers a positive work environment, dedicated leadership, faculty, and staff who are committed to excellence, and an attractive benefits and compensation package.

Full-time Faculty and Staff Benefits Include:

• Employer-Subsidized Health Care Plan
• Dental and Vision Plan – (Paid by employee)
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance (No cost to employee)
• Supplemental Insurance Available for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
• Other Voluntary Plans (Legal, Identity-Theft, Accident, Critical Care, etc.)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Remission for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents
• Tuition Exchange Program offering Reciprocal Scholarships Nationwide at 600+ Colleges and Universities
• Paid State and Federal holidays, as well as the week before and the week after Christmas off with pay
• Paid Days Off on Fridays in the Summer Months
• Birthday as a Paid Day Off
• Vacation Days
• Sick Days
• Employee Discount Program

How to Apply

• Applications should consist of a cover letter, resume, and three professional references with email addresses and/or telephone numbers.
• Saint Elizabeth University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
• Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
• Saint Elizabeth University is a designated minority serving undergraduate institution.

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