Develops and implements, a tiered competency based training
curriculum aligned with the University Life Core Competencies to
prepare student staff to provide consistent, effective service,
foster student success, and contribute to a safe and inclusive
residential community;
Collaborates with HRL stakeholders on an ongoing basis to
determine and update individual and departmental training needs
through assessment and consultation with supervisors and department
leadership, ensuring training remains relevant and supports
departmental goals;
Utilizes data from staff evaluations and assessment regarding
student staff performance to inform future training and development
initiatives;
Organizes, develops, and leads training initiatives for student
staff members to ensure they are prepared with the knowledge,
skills, and competencies needed to effectively support residential
students and fulfill departmental expectations;
Identifies and promotes student staff professional development
opportunities through collaboration with various campus offices and
external professional organizations to support student staff
growth, skill development, and preparation for future academic and
professional success;
Designs and coordinates ongoing professional development and
training opportunities for implementation by staff supervisors and
mid-term in-service sessions to ensure student staff skill
development; and
Designs and builds training modules for off-cycle training
needs, incorporating best practices and technology platforms to
ensure timely, accessible, and effective training that addresses
emerging student staff development needs.
Residential Student Experience & Engagement Model
- Co-leads the design, planning, and implementation of
residential student experience initiatives, including active and
passive programs and engagement strategies, to foster student
learning, engagement, and community development aligned with
departmental and University Life learning outcomes;
- Serves on the Student Engagement Committee with department and
campus partners to develop, implement, and continuously update
student engagement learning outcomes, educational strategies,
engagement approaches, and assessment practices to enhance student
learning, engagement, and community development within residential
communities;
- Collaborates with campus partners to design and implement
campus initiatives and learning outcomes within the residence halls
to enhance student learning, engagement, and overall residential
student experience;
- Engages residential students, the Residence Hall Association,
and HRL student staff in the planning, execution, and assessment of
residential student experience initiatives to promote student
involvement, strengthen community engagement, and improve program
effectiveness;
- Engages HRL staff, with focus on the Residence Life team, in
the implementation of the Student Engagement Model;
- Develops training and educational initiatives for the HRL
student and professional staff to help disseminate the student
engagement model and ensure proper implementation;
- Engages in the residential student experience strategic
planning process by connecting the Student Engagement Model to
residential learning communities and other related initiatives to
ensure alignment, consistency, and the promotion of student
learning and community development within the residence halls;
- Provides outreach and encourages student leaders within the
residence halls to participate in work groups and review committees
related to updating and refining the model;
- Conducts research and collaborates with other institutions
across the nation to stay up-to-date with best practices as they
relate to the student engagement model; and
- Serves as the departmental liaison with other Mason offices to
coordinate their contributions to student staff training and the
student engagement model, ensuring consistent collaboration that
strengthens program quality, alignment, and the overall residential
student experience.
Supervision & Leadership
- Supervises and evaluates departmental graduate staff and
interns supporting student staff training and residential
experience initiatives by setting clear performance expectations,
providing direction, and addressing performance issues;
- Conducts weekly one-on-one meetings to monitor performance,
provide feedback, and support professional growth to ensure
effective performance and high-quality program delivery;
- Organizes workflow and ensures that student employees
understand their duties or delegated tasks; and
- Co-advises the HRL Student Staff Voice organization to provide
guidance, support, and structure that empowers student staff
leadership, strengthens communication between students and
departmental leadership, and enhances the overall residential
student experience.
Departmental and Divisional Responsibilities
- Actively participates in UL divisional meetings, initiatives,
and in-person events to stay connected with divisional and
institutional priorities, and to foster a cross-unit collaboration.
Participate in professional development workshops and training
sessions for staff across the division to promote continuous
learning and skill enhancement;
- Serves as a live-in staff member and participates in an on-call
rotation to respond promptly to residence hall incidents and
support student safety as part of the residence life duty response
team;
- Stays informed about best practices, research, and emerging
trends in higher education and student support services to ensure
Housing & Residence Life remains innovative and responsive to
the evolving needs of the student body;
- Supports divisional initiatives and other special projects as
assigned, actively participating at in-person events and volunteer
opportunities to represent Housing & Residence Life and UL
effectively to the campus community; and
- Participates in professional development workshops and training
sessions for staff across the division to promote continuous
learning and skill enhancement.
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in related field, or equivalent combination of
education and experience;
- Professional full-time experience typically obtained in 1+
years in student affairs; 2 years of graduate level experience may
be substituted for an equivalency to 1 year of full-time
professional experience;
- Experience developing and implementing intentional programs,
activities, or engagement models that foster meaningful connections
with students and creates opportunities for students to engage with
one another and the institution;
- Experience planning, coordinating, and leading the
implementation of large-scale programs, training, or events, such
as student staff training, banquets, block parties, or similar
initiatives involving multiple activities, partners, and logistical
components;
- Experience developing and delivering training for student
employees and evaluating training effectiveness to improve future
training and learning outcomes;
- Demonstrated interpersonal, oral, and written communication
skills with the ability to communicate and engage effectively
with varying audiences of constituents and departmental
stakeholders;
- Demonstrated ability to effectively engage and educate students
and staff through presentation training, ensuring clear
communication and enhanced learning outcomes;
- Ability to work collaboratively and build effective working
relationships with external offices and campus partners; and
- Ability to effectively solve problems, adapt to new situations
and/or competing priorities, and effectively implement change.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience at a four-year institution in Housing or other
student affairs department;
- Experience supervising, coaching, and evaluating staff,
including providing constructive feedback, supporting professional
development, and promoting effective performance outcomes;
- Experience with learning management systems or other software
platforms designed to manage student success and communication;
and
- Knowledge of student learning and development theory and
student engagement practices in higher education, including program
design, learning outcomes, and assessment methods for residential
student experiences.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for
Coordinator of Residential Student Development
Initiatives at
https://jobs.gmu.edu/.
Complete and submit the online application to include three
professional references with contact information, and provide a
resume, and cover letter for review.
Posting Open Date: October 5, 2026
For Full Consideration, Apply by: October 19, 2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
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