Job Description
Position Overview
The Residential Coordinator
(RC) is a 10-month, live in professional staff member responsible
for fostering an inclusive, student-centered residential community
aligned with Sarah Lawrence College's mission to support students
as they navigate independence and young adulthood. Reporting to the
Associate Director of Residential Education, the RC balances
community development, crisis response, residential living
education and programming initiatives while providing support in
upholding established community standards under the guidance of the
Director of Residential Life and Campus Community Standards.
Compensation The salary for this position is
$48,500 and is commensurate with experience. Additionally, a
one-bedroom on campus apartment including utilities is part of the
compensation for this role along with a comprehensive benefits
package, and opportunities for on-campus professional development
with other student affairs departments.
This position is ideal for an entry level professional who is
interested in the student affairs profession within the higher
education environment. There is opportunity here for development
and on the ground practitioner training under the leadership and
guidance of higher education student affairs practitioners
committed to college student development AND the success, retention
and growth of those aspiring to become Student Affairs leaders and
practitioners.
Live in staff will be required to sign a Housing Agreement
outlining the expected terms of use and occupancy of Sarah Lawrence
accommodations.
Essential Duties Summary
Essential Functions
- Supervise and mentor a team of Resident Advisors, providing
guidance, conducting performance evaluations, and ensuring
effective execution of residential programs.
Facilitate administrative tasks such as student engagement
activities, health and safety inspections, wellness checks, budget
management, and mediation of student concerns.
Collaborate with campus partners to support programming that
addresses student needs and fosters community engagement, while
upholding Sarah Lawrence's Principles of Mutual Respect.
Serve as a primary hearing officer for student conduct cases,
ensuring fairness and adherence to campus policies.
In coordination with other RC's maintain consistent weekly
office hours in the Student Life Suite to provide student support,
facilitate wellness initiatives, and address community
concerns.
Participate in the primary on-call rotation, managing crises
and making informed decisions to safeguard student welfare, with a
focus on cultural competence and sensitivity.
Work with members of the Residential Life team with the opening
and closing of the residence halls, conduct room inspections and
assist with facilities reporting and follow-up.
Attend and participate in weekly and monthly meetings within
Student Affairs including Residential Life staff meetings, Student
Life and campus safety teams to discuss incident management,
student trends, and community needs.
Partner with Student Life team to support and help coordinate
campus-wide events and activities, such as new student and transfer
orientations, Residence hall move in, welcome week events, and
large scale campus wide programs and even.
Maintain effective communication and collaboration with Student
Affairs departments, such as Health Services and Title IX.
Regularly engage in campus events and community activities to
strengthen relationships with students and promote residential
engagement.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Residential Living and Community Standards Support (under the
supervision of the Director of Residential Life and Campus
Community Standards)
- Serve as a primary hearing officer for Level 1 and 2 student
conduct cases, ensuring fairness and adherence to campus
policies.
- Work closely with the Director to provide administrative
support in managing coordination and adjudication of incident
report cases via the Maxient reporting system.
- Provide support and direction in the oversight and
dissemination of conduct cases, ensuring appropriate follow through
and closing of all open cases within the Maxient system.
- Support assessment efforts and contribute to data collection
related to student conduct trends.
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree.
- A minimum of 1-3 years of experience in student affairs,
residential life, or a related field, including work done in an
undergraduate position.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise and mentor student staff,
with a focus on fostering inclusive and supportive
environments.
- Strong administrative skills, including experience with budget
management and event planning.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with a
proactive and thorough approach.
- Familiarity with community standards and a commitment to
upholding policies that promote safety and mutual respect.
Physical and Cognitive Requirements
- Moderately sedentary, involving periods of sitting and computer
use.
- Frequent verbal and written communication required.
- Capacity to organize and synthesize detailed information.
- Occasional walking/standing/lifting/handling of materials
required.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated interest in community building and supporting
student well-being through proactive initiatives.
- Familiarity with restorative practices and community engagement
strategies.
- Strong technical proficiency, including the use of databases
and the ability to manage spreadsheets.
- Comfort working in a residential, live-in setting and
navigating overlapping responsibilities effectively.
- Technological proficiency, particularly in database management
and communication platforms.
Posting Number: S00473P
Open Date:
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: No
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Special Instructions to Applicants
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