Olivet College Hiring for Residence Hall Director & Coordinator of Women’s Programs at Olivet, MI Full Time

About Olivet College: Since its inception in 1844, Olivet College’s founders and leaders have believed an education should be available to anyone regardless of gender, race, or financial means. The basis of Olivet College’s guiding principle was established by the founders when they wrote, “We wish simply to do good for our students by placing in their hands the means of intellectual, moral, and spiritual improvement and to teach them the divine art and science of doing good for others.”

Olivet College is located in Olivet, Michigan, which is a close-knit rural community that offers quiet streets and natural surroundings less than 30 minutes from the larger cities of Lansing and Battle Creek.

Members of historically underrepresented groups, including women and minorities, are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications for this position are currently being accepted by the Office of Student Engagement.

Start date:

July 1 (or earlier). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Job summary:

The Residence Hall Director and Coordinator of Women’s Programs position assists in creating an inclusive learning environment by facilitating a living and learning community throughout residential communities and theme houses on campus. This is a live-in position for which campus housing and a meal plan are provided. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: serve as a senior staff member within the Office of Student Engagement, supervise a residential hall environment, model the Olivet College vision of Individual and Social Responsibility, foster restorative practices and community standards by using the Olivet College Compact as guiding principles, provide crisis response, provide after-hours coverage, and participate in on-call duty rotation. This position also provides leadership for the Women’s Programs auxiliary area, which includes the Women’s Leadership Institute and Keyes Barber Benedict (KBB) Scholars leadership community.

Candidates must possess the ability to create a positive student experience and a commitment to mentoring undergraduates in a collaborative and diverse environment that addresses the needs of students and community members.

***Please note that the candidate who is selected for this position MUST live in campus housing.

Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree plus two years of experience in a residence hall environment with educational, social, and community-building programming.

Preferred: Master’s degree in student affairs or a closely related field plus two years of experience in a residence hall environment. Experience with Title IX regulations, restorative justice, judicial affairs, and/or intramural sports preferred.

To apply: Click on the “Online Application Link” to go to the Career Center. Select this position, and then click on the “Apply” button. From there, follow the instructions to complete a profile and upload a cover letter, resume, and information for three references.

Any questions for the search committee can be directed to Jake Schuler, Assistant Dean of Student Engagement, via email at [email protected]. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. We encourage you to share the announcement of this career opportunity with other qualified individuals who may be interested.

Compensation: This is a full-time position with a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and generous paid holiday and leave time.

Position Description follows:

Position title: Residence Hall Director and Coordinator of Women’s Programs

Department: Student Engagement

Supervisors: Assistant Dean and Dean of Student Engagement

Total employees directly supervised: None

Total student employees directly supervised: 10 to 15 Resident Advisors and Peer Mentors

Function:

As a senior staff member, the Residence Hall Director and Coordinator of Women’s Programs fosters a seamless residential learning environment. The primary function is the facilitation of a safe and inclusive living and learning community in the residence halls and theme houses. Functional areas include, but are not limited to, the following: women’s programs, restorative justice, intramural sports, residential education programs, student success, Greek Society life, gender inclusive initiatives, and others as assigned.

Responsibilities and accountabilities:

Residence Hall Director:

1. 1. Supervises, recruits, trains, and evaluates Resident Advisors and student assistants.
   2. Facilitates residential, educational, and cultural programming for their residential community with Resident Advisors and campus faculty and staff.
   3. Serves as campus community leader and advisor to facilitate the Olivet College Vision of Individual and Social Responsibility. 
   4. Promotes conflict resolution, problem-solving skills, and restorative practice measures by utilizing the Olivet College Compact guiding philosophies and community standards.
   5. Collaborates with Campus Safety staff to ensure a safe living environment for all students and community members.
   6. Performs duties in a diverse, challenging, and occasionally stressful environment.
   7. Responsible for providing crisis response and serving in on-call duty rotation, including holidays as needed.
   8. Serves on the retention-focused Student Success CARE Team.
   9. Assists in COVID-19 response and assistance.

Coordinator of Women’s Programs:

1. 1. Directs the Women’s Leadership Institute community experience, including engagement with Keyes Barber Benedict Scholars (approximately 75 to 80 students from freshmen to senior level). 
   2. Collaborates with the Admissions and Financial Aid departments to assist with the recruitment of prospective students and the selection process for KBB scholarship awardees. 
   3. Leads and manages the Peer Ambassador program for the WLI/KBB community by assisting with recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation. Oversees office hours and the planning and coordination of engagement activities, including social events, coaching/leadership connections, guest speaker events, outreach activities, etc. 
   4. Holds success coaching events and conversations five to ten hours per week, which involves meeting with students regarding academics, college transition, campus resources, professional and personal development, KBB requirements, etc. 
   5. Partners and collaborates with the Alumni and Student Engagement offices regarding the coordination of guest speaker events, career networking, career readiness, experiential learning, job shadowing, on-site visits, community service, service learning, etc. 
   6. Participates in outreach activities, including social impact and service activities. Works with the following agencies: Women’s Expo, Michigan Women’s Historical Center, Girl Talk chapters, etc. 
   7. Supports and fosters an open and inclusive environment that addresses the needs of all woman-identified students and community members. Partners with Campus Safety and other departments to promote sexual violence education, prevention, and survivor support; Green Dot program initiatives; self-care, wellness, and mental health advocacy; etc.

The above job description is not all-inclusive, as other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Physical demands:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals who are differently-abled to perform the essential functions.

1. The employee must be able to perform duties dependably and effectively in a diverse, challenging, and occasionally stressful environment.

2. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to:

Working conditions:

Work is performed in and out of the office environment.

Hazards:

Mainly those present in a normal residence life setting; no known hazards.

This position description is subject to change at any time with notice to the employee.