Residential Life Coordinator at Ohio Wesleyan University

Ohio Wesleyan University a selective private undergraduate liberal arts residential institution founded in 1842 and located just 20 miles north of Columbus is seeking candidates for the position of Residential Life Coordinator.This is a salaried full-time position withbenefits.About the candidate:The ideal candidate will have knowledge of and a working understanding of current best practices of comprehensive residential life programs and residential curriculums. We practice solutions-oriented problem solvingand are looking for someone who can use critical thinking and apply it to problems as they arise. Finally we are looking for someone who has demonstrated their commitment to inclusion and equity within a diverseorganization team and campus community.About us:As a four-year residential university Residential Life is central to the student experience at Ohio Wesleyan University. As suchwe strive to make the residential experience transformative and a critical part of thelearning that takes place here. As a department we value equity care and support of students collaboration transparency and service excellence. We approach our work and solve problems through those lenses.Job Summary:As a Residential Life Coordinator (RLC) you will serve in a multifaceted role meeting the co-curricular needs of a diverse student population. The RLC role is a full-time 12-month live-in student engagement andsuccess position supervising co-ed residential complexes and serving in an on-call response rotation. Your primary responsibilities include supervision of student staff administrative management of residential facilitiessupporting students and implementing the residential curriculum. To excel in this position you will build relationships apply student development theories and frameworks and cultivate a community of inclusion and equity.Responsibilities and duties: Supervise paraprofessional staff including Resident Assistants (RAs) and Moderators which includes recruitment selection training evaluation and ongoing oversight of student staffPlay an active role in the implementation of a residential curriculumAssist in the adjudication of disciplinary cases as a hearing officer as required by the Coordinator of Student ConductEnsure proper safety and maintenance of residential communitiesParticipate in on-call rotation and coordinate the crisis response actions for Residential Life staff on serious incidents that occur in the residential facilitiesFactors contributing success:Knowledge of and a working understanding of current best practices of comprehensive residential life programs and residential curriculumsYou are solution-oriented and practice problem solving and critical thinkingDemonstrated commitment to inclusion and equity within a diverse organization team and campus communityCommitment to collaboration with team members and campus partnersBachelors degree with 1-2 years of residential life experience or a Masters degree in higher education administration student personnel or closely related field Completed application packets will include:Cover Letter with salary requirementsResume or Curriculum VitaeReferences will be requested for top candidatesApplication review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To get started apply here!NOTE: Employment sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.What We Offer:Ohio Wesleyan University offers a rewarding place to work! To discover why OWU should be your next work home visit our website. Learn more about our benefits at Discover our Benefits. As an equal opportunityinstitution we do not discriminate on any basis including: race religion color culture national origin sex and/or sexual orientation gender gender identity and/or expression age marital status veteran status disabilitystatus economic barriers or any other legally protected factor.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Environment,Anatomy,Fisheries,Morphology,Behavioural Sciences,Biophysics,Evolution,Forestry,Ecology,Biotechnology,Agriculture,Biochemistry,Biology,Ecosyatem,Entomology Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1