Residence Life Coordinator

Department:

Residential Life Collegium

Intro:

We are currently recruiting for a Residence Life Coordinator to serve as a member of the Berea College’s Collegium team. The Residence Life program has adopted a philosophy of Guided Learning to facilitate a healthy residentially-based environment that advocates interactive student-centered growth through learning, labor and service.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities for this live-in position will include, but is not limited to, providing educational leadership for 1-2 residence halls (120-190 students); training and supervising 8-15 student hall staff; and holding primary responsibility for an administrative function within the department. Specifically, it is desired that the position will assist with the facilitation of the campus judicial process. A willingness to work in a dynamic team environment and collaborate with other departments is expected. Other duties include participation in an on-duty rotation, and the development and maintenance of a positive environment conducive for living and learning. Work hours are flexible and include some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 2-3 years experience in Student Affairs is required; Master’s degree in College Student Personnel or related field is preferred, as is live-in experience. Good communication and organizational skills are essential. Experience in programming and technology initiatives is preferred. The successful candidate must have a desire to work closely with students, and demonstrate a professional capacity for flexibility and adaptability.

Additional Information:

Contact Info:

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for this position by obtaining an Application to Join the College Staff. Applications are available in Fairchild Hall, Suite 100, on the campus; by contacting the People Services Department at (859) 985-3070 or 985-3050; or online at http://www.berea.edu/people-services/how-to-apply. Completed applications may be mailed to People Services, CPO 2189, Berea, KY 40404 or faxed to (859) 985-3911. Candidates should also submit a letter of interest.

Berea College, in light of its mission in the tradition of impartial love and social equality, welcomes all peoples of the earth to learn and work here. Employment decisions are based on training, education and experience related to the requirements of the job. All applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age or disability.