Position Title:Residence Hall Coordinator
Job Group:Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:Master’s degree
Preferred Qualifications:Related experience in a leadership position in a college environment.
Experience as a Resident or Graduate Assistant.
Experience working with academic initiatives; undergraduate students; staff supervision, selection and training; and judicial process.
Experience working with, actively engaging with and supporting the student population.
Experience with student organization advising.
Experience with crisis intervention and/or front-line response to highly complex incidents.
Job Description:
Are you ready to make a lasting impact on student life? Iowa State University is seeking a passionate Residence Hall Coordinator for Wilson Hall. In this live-in position, you’ll play a key role in shaping a vibrant residential community, guiding students as they navigate their academic and social journeys. You’ll provide support and resources, address conduct issues, and uphold university policies, ensuring a positive living environment.
Your leadership will be essential in fostering a community where academic achievement thrives. You’ll oversee the residential conduct system, work closely with academic departments, and collaborate with Learning Communities to enhance student engagement. Additionally, you’ll manage the residential space to promote student success and provide counseling and advice to help students develop both academically and personally.
In this role, you’ll also be responsible for supervising undergraduate Community Advisors, coordinating residence life operations during transitions and break periods, and maintaining high-quality service by working with dining, custodial, maintenance, and facilities staff. Your ability to build strong relationships and ensure the smooth operation of Wilson Hall will be key to success.
The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree and bring experience in a leadership role within a college setting, such as Resident or Graduate Assistant. Strong skills in staff supervision, advising student organizations, and managing crisis intervention are highly valued.
This position offers on-campus living in a one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit where pets are welcome. Iowa State University provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and tuition reimbursement.
Join us at Wilson Hall and be part of creating a dynamic living and learning environment for our students.
Join us in creating a dynamic living and learning environment at Wilson Hall.
This is a fixed term position, with expectation for renewal based on availability of funding .
Level Guidelines
+ Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision
+ Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode
+ Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope
+ Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained
+ Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate
+ May lead projects of limited scope and complexity
+ May provide guidance to students
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.
Appointment Type:Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)
Proposed End Date or Length of Term:June 30, 2025
Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period
Time Type:Full time
Pay Grade:PS805
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application.
Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
+ Resume/Curriculum Vitae
+ Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
+ Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
+ Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
+ Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
+ Life insurance and long-term disability
+ Flexible Spending Accounts
+ Various voluntary benefits and discounts
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Wellbeing program
+ Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.
Original Posting Date: October 14, 2024
Posting Close Date:October 26, 2024
Job Requisition Number:R15716
By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive?land-grant?mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.
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Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 3410 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu .
If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485 . Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485 . TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942 .
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