Residential Coordinator for Residential Education (Head Resident II - Non-E

at  California State University

Job no: 545296
Work type: Staff
Location: San Francisco
Categories: Unit 7 - CSUEU - Clerical and Administrative Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Directors of Residential Education (First Year Experience or Continuing Student Retention), and lead by the Area Coordinator, the Residential Coordinator for Residential Education (RCRE) is a full-time, live-in position that assists students in their social and intellectual development and their pursuit to degree attainment. RCREs assist in the overall design, implementation, and daily administration of the Residential Education program for a specific residential community. Populations of these communities vary and can be in excess of 1,200 residents.
Lead and reporting to the Area Coordinator, the incumbent supports each assigned community of students by leading a team of student leaders in the creation of a living/learning experience. The incumbent supports the daily administration of the residential community (assignments, room inventory, Move-in/Move-Out processes, occupancy, etc.); assists in addressing student behavior concerns; assists in the development of the educational and social program offerings within the community; advises Hall Government and/or other residential student organizations; actively responds to crisis, student wellness, and emergency issues within the residential community; and serves on department committees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge and Abilities: General knowledge of the personal and social problems typically encountered by college students; working knowledge of group dynamics and needs; working knowledge of managerial techniques, personnel practices, and inventory control.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students and others; relate to the present-day population of college students; deal with the personal and social problems of students; keep records and accounts and make reports; select, train, lead, and evaluate student assistants and staff; analyze emergency situations accurately and take prompt action; prepare concise reports; develop, organize, and implement residence programs; read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position; and perform mathematical calculations where required.
Experience: Equivalent to two years of experience coordinating or directing college-level group activities including one year directing a dormitory complex which has provided a wide exposure to student group problems and able to demonstrate possession of the knowledge and abilities listed above. One year of job-related non-paid experience may be substituted for the one year of general experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Student Affairs, Counseling, Higher Education or related field.
• At least one year of experience in working with college-aged students.
• At least one year of experience supervising student leaders or student assistants.
• Demonstrated ability to perform administrative tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and carry-out successful programming for a residential community, or equivalent

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

This position requires the successful completion of a background check.