Living Learning Community Coordinator

The Residence Life Office is looking for a dynamic and energetic individual to join the team.

The Living Learning Community Coordinator is a vital part of the team in helping to continue the vision and mission of the department specifically around the Living Learning Communities (LLC). They are responsible to the Associate Director for maintaining and establishing relationships with Faculty and Advisers and implementing strategies to assess the effectiveness of the Living Learning Community to student success. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Supervision:

• Advise, or co-advise with Faculty Associates multiple LLC student organizations
• Provide support and training for Resident Assistants
• Provide support and training for LLC student organizations

Student Development and Residence Education:

• Plan, implement, and evaluate the Living Learning Communities residence education program for the department
• Makes referrals to University agencies when appropriate
• Encourages student involvement in residential and University engagement opportunities
• Advocates for students by communicating their concerns and issues to the appropriate agency
• Advises individual students with academic, career, and personal concerns
• Interpret and enforce University and residence hall policies and procedures

Administration:

• Responsible for the daily operation and organization of the Living Learning Communities
• Assist in promoting the safety and security of area residents
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Faculty Associates, Assignments, Housing and Food Services, Safety and Security, New Student Programs, etc
• Administrator the LLC records (contact information for faculty/staff/students involved in the LLC, active status process, LLC traditions, etc.) to ensure a smooth transition

Community Development:

• Demonstrates a commitment to students and the quality of their life in the residence hall environment
• Assist the LLC E-boards in developing and promoting a positive living environment
• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity and social justice issues
• Plans and implements programs in conjunction with Resident Assistants and LLC student leadership
• Demonstrates a commitment to staff and student retention and recruitment efforts, particularly as they impact members of underrepresented groups

Miscellaneous:

• Participates in committees and task force groups
• Assists in the recruitment and training of professional staff
• Assists in the development and implementation of goals for the area and the residence hall system Performs other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Requires a Bachelor's degree or higher plus three or more years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Should possess a thorough understanding of the role and purpose of residence hall living as it applies to student development.

Driver's license preferred. If operating a University vehicle for this position, the candidate will be required to complete a motor vehicle records check in addition to the standard background checks.

This is an 83.3 % full-time equivalence (FTE) job with mid-May to mid-July off. Full Penn State benefits are included.

Benefits for full-time employees at Penn State include (visit https://hr.psu.edu/benefits for more detailed information):

• Medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans
• Tuition discounts (including for a spouse and dependent children up to the age of 26)
• Generous vacation time and sick time
• 16 paid holidays/campus closure days

Penn State and Residence Life is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. The Residence Life Office is committed to the development of a safe and inclusive living-learning community that fosters academic, social, cultural, and personal growth. We strive to enable residents to develop respect and responsibility for themselves and their community.


Apply online at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Staff/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Living-Learning-Community-Coordinator_REQ_0000058414-1

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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.





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