George Mason University
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Coordinator of Residence Life for Residential Academic Engagement
Location:
Fairfax, VA
Description:
Department: University Life - Housing & Residence LifeJob Category: Administrative or Professional FacultyJob Type: Full-TimeWork Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)Location: Fairfax, VAWorkplace Type: Hybrid Eligible; in-person/remote work scheduleSalary: Starting from low $50,000; commensurate with education and experienceCriminal Background Check: YesAbout the Department:Housing & Residence Life (HRL) is an auxiliary organization within the University Life unit of George Mason University. HRL employs over 170 full-time and graduate staff members and over 200 undergraduate student staff members. HRL oversees student housing areas comprised of roughly 6,000 beds within over forty 40 residential facilities, as well as housing the distributed campuses including the Science & Technology campus and the Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation. HRL is committed to provide a safe, student centered environment that is inclusive of the global community; dedicated to creating a home that enriches the experiences of our students, staff, and faculty.About the Position:The Coordinator of Residence Life for Residential Academic Engagement assists with the implementation and assessment of all Residential Learning Communities (RLCs) and serves as a liaison for the faculty and staff who work with the individual RLCs. The Coordinator of Residence Life for Residential Academic Engagement is responsible for collaborating with academic partners to identify the needs of each RLC at Mason and to provide strategic guidance and support for RLC stakeholders in the execution and assessment of the RLC programs. In addition, the Coordinator of Residence Life for Residential Academic Engagement develops and implements a marketing strategy, recruitment, and assignments for the RLCs.Responsibilities:Residential Academic Initiatives: * Assists with the development and implementation of all Residential Learning Communities (RLCs); * Assists with the planning and implementation of the residential curriculum in collaboration with the Residential Student Development Initiatives (RSDI) team and other Residence Life staff; * Manages the residential tutoring program including recruitment, hiring, training, and supervising the residential tutors; * Oversees the use of early intervention tools and retention efforts; * Develops and supports initiatives that recognize student academic success and that support student academic success skills; and * Supervises and evaluates departmental graduate staff or interns for the Residential Academic Engagement (RAE) initiatives area, as needed. Residential Learning Community Marketing, Occupancy, and Assessment: * Implements marketing and recruitment efforts including creation and management of both print and electronic materials; * Manages regular communication with RLC stakeholders including the creation of a monthly RLC newsletter; * Works in collaboration with the Office of Admissions and other university offices to recruit new RLC students, including coordination of and attendance at Preview Days and Mason Orientation events; * Collects and tracks RLC programming using a program log; * Works with the supervisor on RLC linked courses, planning, and course collection for the Registrar; * Assists supervisor to evaluate and guide RLC partners on maintaining annual budgets per RLC; * Creates and supports methods to assess the achievement of RLC outcomes and student satisfaction; and * Supports the implementation and evaluation of all department and university wide assessment strategies. Residential Academic Engagement Partnerships and Collaborations: * Collaborates with RLC partners and stakeholders including students, faculty, staff, deans, and directors; * Meets monthly with RLC partners and Residence Life staff; * Provides guidance and support to RLC partners in creating strategies and programming to meet the RLC and curriculum learning outcomes; * Supports Community Directors in programming, curriculum implementation, RLC student staff support, and orientation; * Supports the RLC student staff programming by ensuring that RLC student staff and RLC partners are conducting regular meetings, as well as training and development; * Works with RLC partners and RLC RAs and requirements to live with the RLC; and * Assists supervisor in the creation of new partnerships to support academic student success including with Student Success Coaching, and other University Life offices. Other Duties: * Assists in RLC assignment processes utilizing software in collaboration with other departments; * Assists in fulfilling duties of vacant positions within the department, as relevant and needed; * Attends regularly scheduled departmental meetings; * Actively supports and complies with all University policies, Housing & Residence Life (HRL) regulations, department vision and goals; * This position is a live-in staff member and serves in an on-call rotation as a part of the campus duty response team; * Acts as essential personnel in times of emergency and at critical times; and * Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: * Master's degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience; * Progressive experience typically obtained in two years in a variety of responsibilities in residence life, student affairs, and housing operations; * Demonstrated experience as a supervisor of student or professional staff; * Foundational knowledge of student development and understanding of current trends in residence life and student housing; * Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to address student transitions and success; * Demonstrated skills in the following areas: oral and written communications, interpersonal relationships, administrative/organizational tasks, problem solving, creativity, and critical thinking; * Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of a diverse and dynamic environment; and * Ability to work effectively with a diverse student and staff population. Preferred Qualifications: * Prior experience in higher education at a four-year institution; * Prior experience with Learning Communities that contribute to student engagement and retention; and * Experience implementing successful social media and marketing campaigns in conjunction with programming and office identity web-presence. Instructions to Applicants: For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Coordinator of Residence Life for Residential Academic Engagement at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and resume.Posting Open Date: May 17, 2024For Full Consideration, Apply by: May 31, 2024Open Until Filled?: YesMason Ad StatementMason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason's diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition.Equity StatementGeorge Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.Campus Safety InformationMason's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at http://police.gmu.edu/annual-security-report/
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