Residential Life Coordinator

Residential Life Coordinator

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 with benefits. 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 solving and 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 diverse organization, team, and campus community. As a four-year residential university, Residential Life is central to the student experience at Ohio Wesleyan University. As such, we strive to make the residential experience transformative and a critical part of the learning 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. 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 and success 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 facilities, supporting 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 include : supervising paraprofessional staff including Resident Assistants (RAs) and Moderators, which includes recruitment, selection, training, evaluation, and ongoing oversight of student staff; playing an active role in the implementation of a residential curriculum; assisting in the adjudication of disciplinary cases as a hearing officer as required by the Coordinator of Student Conduct; ensuring proper safety and maintenance of residential communities; participating in on-call rotation and coordinating the crisis response actions for Residential Life staff on serious incidents that occur in the residential facilities. Factors contributing to success include knowledge of and a working understanding of current best practices of comprehensive residential life programs and residential curriculums; being solution-oriented and practicing problem solving and critical thinking; demonstrated commitment to inclusion and equity within a diverse organization, team, and campus community; commitment to collaboration with team members and campus partners; bachelor's degree with 1-2 years of residential life experience or a master's degree in higher education administration, student personnel, or closely related field. Completed application packets will include a cover letter with salary requirements, resume or curriculum vitae, and references will be requested for top candidates. Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.