Community Enrichment Coordinator

Title

Community Enrichment Coordinator

Description

The Center for Residence Life at RIT is seeking passionate, caring and engaging educators to create living and learning communities in the position of Community Enrichment Coordinator.

The Residence Life staff contributes to the development of our student populations both in and out of the classroom through a variety of experiences, including: developing social, educational and leadership initiatives; advising numerous clubs and organizations; teaching a first-year enrichment course; and mentoring students and staff. We are committed to the application of student development theory to a diverse residential population including deaf and hard of hearing students. The successful candidates will be able to promote and emulate a healthy balance of academic, personal and career development skills. A demonstrated ability to contribute in a meaningful way to the university's continuing commitment to pluralism is highly desired.

Responsiblities

Overall leadership and development of a residential learning community, housing between 300-500 students in the residence hall system, with a special focus on facilitating the adjustment of first year students to the campus community. Specific duties include the selection, training, evaluation, and supervision of 9-16 Resident Advisors; provide instruction and facilitation of a two quarter First Year Enrichment course; serve as a Performance Coach to first year students; assist students in the development of academic and personal goals, transition and adjustment issues and understanding and navigating the collegiate environment; facilitate the ongoing design and development of an intentional learning community; support students through advocacy and crisis intervention; advise student organizations and special interest houses; serve as a student conduct hearing officer; participate in a duty rotation.

Qualifications

Master's degree required in Student Personnel, Counseling or a closely related field (Bachelor's degree with significant full-time experience in residence life and teaching will be considered)

Must demonstrate initiative, creativity, facilitation and leadership skills, as well as organizational and planning skills

Must have sufficient related training and experience in teaching/facilitation and working with first year college students

Must possess a strong knowledge and commitment to student development theory

One-two years of teaching and/or administrative experience in higher education preferred.

Must be willing to learn sign language.

Salary

Minimum starting salary of $2458 monthly, based on education and experience with comprehensive benefits package

Newly renovated 2 bedroom apartment and partial meal plan ($2400 annually)

Full-time, live-on position

Contract period July 15, 2007 to June 15, 2008

Application Process

Applicants should send the following by either mail or e-mail to the address listed below:

A current resume

A letter addressing the candidate's qualifications in terms of the criteria stated above

Contact information of at least three references

RIT is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer

Application and Additional Information

Mail
Center for Residence Life
ATTN: Jeffrey M. Sulik, Associate Director
63 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623-5603

E-mail
reslife@rit.edu

Phone
(585) 475-6022 (v/tty)
(585) 475-4500 (fax)