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Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

The Coordinator of Residential Academic Initiatives supports the implementation of residential academic initiatives that involve faculty partners, residential learning, and residential college experiences in pursuit of student success and organizational goals.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists with the coordination of an effective Faculty Fellow (in residence) and Faculty Associate program. Supports recruitment and selection efforts for faculty partners. Helps to design and implement orientation, training, and onboarding experiences for faculty partners. Supports and implements collaborative faculty programming initiatives within Residential Life. Provides support and engagement with faculty partners via regular communication, newsletters, one on one/ group meetings, trainings, and workshops. Plans large scale events and programs during the academic year as appropriate to develop relationships between Faculty Fellows, Associates, and Living Learning Community (LLC).
• Supports student development, programming, and recruitment processes for established and newly designed living learning communities. Helps to co-create the design of living learning communities programs (e.g., retreats, educational and social programs) using the residential curricular model as a foundation. Supports the associate director to support the growth of living learning communities, including the Design Your Own proposal process, the resident application process, and marketing. Serves as primary support to Established LLCs, currently Hamsini and Sakeenah.
• Supports initiatives that develop Residential College/Community identity, spirit, and tradition.
• Serves on the Residential Education Model Committee with focus on traditions initiatives.
• Supports Bear Beginnings programming that involves Residential Colleges, faculty partners, etc.
• Coordinates the administrative support of residential learning programs. Inputs the Living Learning Communities, Faculty Fellow, and Faculty Associate purchases into WorkDay.  
• Supports department wide initiatives and events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masterâ™s Degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Student Development, or related field and one to three years professional experience.
• Professionalism and initiative; Flexibility and creative problem-solving.
• Respect for and commitment to student development and student initiative.
• Ambitious, responsible and able to work effectively as a member of a team and independently.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with students, faculty, and administrators.
• Ability to develop, plan, and implement effective programs, projects, and initiatives.
• Willingness and ability to work day, evening, and weekend hours as needed.
• Special consideration will be given to applicants who have experience in residential life, student activities/student government, and/or academic affairs.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field and three years related professional experience or equivalent education and experience to equal seven years.

Grade

G10

Salary Range

$47,300.00 - $78,200.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

EEO/AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the Universityâ™s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment â“ fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.

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