Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

The Coordinator, Residential Student Engagement is tasked with enhancing the out-of-classroom experience by advising our residential student leadership groups: Congress of the South Forty, National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH), and Ursa's Nite Life programming. The coordinator will supervise approximately three graduate fellows and serve as a point person for student leadership training, programming, and leadership training. This position is an active member of the Residential Education team, including committee responsibilities, attending meetings and trainings, and serving on-call. In addition, this position collaborates with various departmental offices, including the Student Transitions & Family Programs, Campus Life, Event Management, Dining Services and Auxiliary Services.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Oversees leadership development programs for residential population (Leadership retreats, events and in-services). Provides training related to leadership development to student leaders, student staff and professional staff. Collaborates with Residential Life staff on the process of recruitment, marketing and election for college councils. Coordinates programming by partnering with Student Affairs partners through the various leadership opportunities for the residential population:

• Advises Congress of the South 40 (CS40/RHA), the programming and advocacy body for residential students.
• Advises the Luminescence Chapter of the National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH).

Recruits, trains, supervises, and evaluates three graduate fellows. Provides support and referrals for student leaders by collaborating with Res Life staff members and campus partners.

Hires and trains Ursa’s grad fellow and Ursa’s student managers. Supervises and collaborates with advisor team to promote and market Ursa’s Nite Life. Develops social, alcohol-alternative, residential programming opportunities for students in collaboration with the staff. Specifically, manages late night programming (currently Ursa’s Nite Life).

Collaborates with Residential Life staff to design, implement, and assess programming and community development philosophy aligning with the divisional anchors and residential education goals.  

Supports several department and campus-wide events such as, but not limited to, Midnight Breakfast, Res Life Alumni events, move-in, move-out, hall tours, annual office celebrations, and Bear Beginnings.

Actively participates as a member of the Residential Education Team, attending meetings, retreats, and appropriate sessions.  These would include but are not limited to Residential Education meetings, professional and student staff training, and orientation. Serves on various residential life and student affairs committees and initiatives in order to maintain a strong connection to the university community and to ensure a broad array of programs. Coordinates collaborative efforts with campus organizations and other university constituents.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Higher Education or related field strongly preferred.
• Experience with student and leadership development, student group advising, and program implementation.
• Ability to foster positive working relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to collaborate with numerous campus constituencies to execute large scale programs that impact a large number of students, faculty, and staff (with significant attention to detail.).
• Strong administrative and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to handle multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of professionalism and attention to detail.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field and three years related professional experience or equivalent education and experience to equal seven years.

Grade

G10

Salary Range

$49,700.00 - $82,100.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

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Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO/AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.