Residential Coordinator

Residential Coordinator

Pay Rate: $15/hour

The Residential Coordinator (R.C.) is a live-in, dorm-parent position giving support to gap year students (ages 17-22) living in on-site apartments. R.C.'s typically work approximately 40 evening and weekend hours per week, and must be in residence overnight whenever students are in residence. The R.C. is a mentor to students, supplementing the work of the full-time program staff, as well as applying disciplinary policies when necessary.

The R.C. manages the residence, living in a separate 1   apartment, and directly reports to the Assistant Program Director, who oversees Residential Life. Compensation includes housing and utilities for the duration of the appointment as well as a bi-weekly check accounting for the 40 hours per week average worked. Students are in residence for 8-10 weeks at a time for a total of 30 weeks of the year (September-May).

Experience in college residential life highly desirable. For more information about the program overall, visit dynamy.org.

The Residential Coordinator upon employment will be required to attend a week long orientation session in addition to in program orientation specific to the requirements and role of the position at Dynamy.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Responsible for ongoing operation and supervision of students within the residence with an overall emphasis placed on the ongoing safety of students, staff and physical plant.
• Responsible for creating a community of respect for space, material and person.
• Responsible for holding weekly house meetings with students in their residence.
• Responsible for maintenance and implementation of program policies and program development.
• Responsible for writing nightly updates and semester check-ins about students in their residences.
• Responsible for completing weekly and monthly inspections of the residence.
• Responsible for reporting maintenance issues for the residence in a timely manner.
• Responsible for completing minor maintenance projects in the residence.
• Responsible for coordinating and completing monthly fire drills.
• Responsible for responding to communication from students as issues arise.
• Responsible for planning, coordinating and executing optional week night and weekend activities for the students.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and exercise discretion and independent judgment in the assessment and treatment of students. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or

Experience:

Minimum of a B.A. in field of social services or related field required and at least two years of experience in college residential life preferred. Previous experience in field, experience with transitional age students, and/or understanding of social service agencies with demonstrated ability to work successfully in fast paced, demanding environments preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: A valid driver's license, acceptable driving record to fulfill essential job functions is required, as travel is involved in this position.

Physical Demands:
Must be able to perform sedentary aspects of position, including, but not limited to capability of fulfilling demands of driving/transporting students as necessary. Must be in relatively good health and be able to perform the duties listed above, including but not limited to, participating in activities with students which include sports, exercise and other general wellness initiatives. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.