Misericordia University Hiring for Campus Life Coordinator for 1st Year Experience at Dallas, PA Full Time

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THIS JOB:
This is a 12-month live in position responsible for working in the residential and 1st
year student
experience. This includes managing all aspects of our residential areas, as well as planning, development, organization,
and execution of 1st year student initiatives such as orientation, new student placement and related programming.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (other duties may be assigned)

1. Manage residential living community varying from residence
   hall living to apartment living and supervise 14-15 paraprofessional staff members.
2. Assist in the development, implementation, and
   evaluation of co-curricular and social educational programs that enhance the quality of campus life for residential students.
3. Assist in the coordination and oversight of Orientation with New Student & Family Program Office
4. Coordinate the development
   and implementation of First Year Programs in conjunction with other Student Life and University offices specifically designed to increase
   first-year student retention rates.
5. Make logistical arrangements and follows-up with all involved departments and vendors (food
   service, physical plant, housekeeping, buses, etc.) for activities on and off campus.
6. Collaborate on the development and
   implementation of Orientation with various university offices including but not limited to Admission, Academic Affairs, Student Success
   Center.
7. Oversee 1st Year student residential placement process including placement interviews.
8. Coordinate activities with
   Student Success and DEI that will promote college and student success.
9. Develop, promote, and evaluate programs in campus life,
   orientation, and other relevant areas of student life.
10. Be proficient in providing reports and organizing event calendars for all
    1st Year Programming efforts
11. Assist New Student & Family Programs on events including Signature Events and messaging through
    our family engagement portal, CampusESP.
12. Serve as a university conduct officer and adjudicate conduct violation cases assigned by
    the Dean of Students.
13. Collaborate with other staff and departments, including but not limited to, Campus Life Office, Orientation,
    Director of the Student Success Center, Dean of Students, Professional Development/Leadership, and Mission Integration and Institutional
    Diversity to ensure maximum participation in campus events.
14. Develop, organize and facilitate resident retention strategies with a
    variety of departments to compliment the university’s retention goals.
15. Serve in professional on-call (after hours) duty
    rotation to advise or respond to university/student concerns.
16. Other duties as assigned.

RELATED
DUTIES:

• Facilitate section of FYE.
• Some travel, evening, and weekend events
• Uphold and promote the
  Mission and Philosophy of the University and the Sisters of Mercy. Enhance the quality of education and the intellectual and spiritual
  growth of students.
• Preserves honesty and integrity in the professional affairs of the University; adheres to high standards of
  ethical practices and conduct.

REQUIREMENTS: (Equivalent combinations of education, licenses, certifications
and/or experience may be considered)

Education

• Master’s degree in College Student Personnel/Student
  Affairs Administration or a related field preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years previous experience
  in residence life, student activities or related fields during graduate or undergraduate career.
• Experience with analyzing and
  resolving conflict, team building, group dynamics, and problem solving skills.
• Preference given to candidates with demonstrated
  experience in student conduct, crisis intervention, mediation and emergency response.

Licenses/Certifications

• Current, valid PA driver’s license

Work-Related
Knowledge

• Broad base of technical knowledge and skills needed to perform all assigned administrative duties.

Full Job Description can be viewed under the application link.