Student - Graduate Coordinator for First Year Communities at Butler University

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Sep, 26

Salary

12000.0

Posted On

11 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Student Support, Conflict Resolution, Community Building, Crisis Management, Interpersonal Communication, Program Coordination, Facilities Management, Student Retention, Record Keeping, Mediation

Industry

Wellness and Fitness Services

Description

The Graduate Coordinator for First Year Communities supports student wellbeing and success for first year students living in on-campus housing. This role includes direct student interaction to help support retention initiatives, encourage personal growth and well-being, and promote a sense of belonging at Butler. Duties: • Student Growth and Development – 20% o Support students navigating the life cycle of relationships and complex interpersonal dynamics, including participating in roommate mediations and working with students in challenging interpersonal situations • Community Building and Support – 20% o Coordinate and execute programming explicitly in support of First Year student success o Maintain regular contact with students in residence • Retention Efforts – 15% o Special population outreach o Dawg Discussion Follow Up o Collaboration with University partners, especially the SEE office and the Student Success Center o Direct student follow up during enrollment periods • Student Well Being – 15% o Conduct student check ins and meetings as directed o Follow up with students after distressing situations • Administration & Management – 10% o Maintain complete and accurate records regarding student and building concerns • On Call Duty Rotation – 10% o Respond via phone & in-person to various emergency and crisis situations o Collaborate with emergency personnel and campus resources to provide student support o Submit appropriate documentation to report concerns and actions taken o Support on-call student staff • Facilities Management – 10% o Support all building related tasks including opening, closing, health & safety checks, and all needed maintenance activities o Work closely with American Campus Communities and Butler Facilities o Maintain accurate records regarding occupancy, room changes, facilities concerns, and damage billing for the unit • University and Division Responsibilities – 5% o Participate in and contribute to division and university meetings and events as directed • Other duties as assigned Required Minimum Qualifications: • Must be currently pursuing a graduate degree at an accredited institution of higher education • Bachelor’s degree required • Demonstrated interpersonal skills • Experience working with college students • Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form • Ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions • Ability to diffuse and respond effectively to situations involving intense pressures and/or unpredictable persons • Physical ability to climb stairs in order to reach the top floor of a residence hall in an emergency situation without assistance Position Compensation: • $12,000 stipend per year, paid monthly over a 10 month appointment (August 1 - May 31) • This position is expected to work 20 hours per week. Hours may vary during peak periods. • Tuition assistance of $5,000 for a Butler graduate program ▪ No tuition assistance for Non Butler Graduate Programs • Residential Meal Plan during the academic term • Semi-furnished On-Campus Apartment ▪ Includes WiFi & Utilities

Responsibilities

Supports the wellbeing and success of first-year students living on campus through direct interaction and retention initiatives. Responsibilities include community programming, crisis response via on-call rotation, and facilities management.