Residential Coordinator (RC)

PRINCIPIA COLLEGE Position Description

. Elsah, Illinois

. Title: Residential Coordinator (RC)

. Department/Location: Student Life

. Organizational Relationships: Reports directly to the Assistant Dean of Students for Residential Life. works closely with all Student Life staff.

. Summary: The RC lives in the student house and works to assist the DOS in the implementation of College Wide and Student Life Learning Outcomes. Through example, education, and mentoring, an RC encourages students to grow spiritually, in moral courage, and as global thinkers and healers. This position nurtures a spiritual atmosphere both within the house as well as across campus and is most effective with a deep commitment to Christian Science.

. Work Performed: Essential Duties*

• . Lives in RC apartment in the house. offers open office hours at least three times a week for a total of between 12-15 hours, and responds to emergencies.
• . Devotes time each day to metaphysically support The Principia.
• . Attends Christian Science programming on campus and hosts at least one in-house Christian Science activity a week.
• . Conducts in-depth one-on-one sessions each semester with each student as a foundation for on-going relationship building.
• . Alert and responsive to student mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual care needs, and provides coaching and mentoring of students as needed.
• . Participates in and contributes to Student Life and develops house-specific programs that support character unfoldment, student resiliency, and life skill development.
• . Participates in and contributes to Student Life and develops campus-wide programs that support character unfoldment, student resiliency, and life skill development to be offered through the Wholeness Program.
• . Supports house governing board in organizing house activities for the purpose of building relationships with students and to help create a sense of community and a healthy house culture.
• . Advises the student house governing board. actively supports leadership development of the board.
• . Hires, trains, and supervises student House Manager. works with other departments to insure house maintenance/safety.
• . Facilitates weekly treat nights.
• . Supports student academic success.
• . Working with the house governing board, develop and implement a plan to improve adherence to and understanding the value of the Student Code of Conduct.
• . Actively enforces the Student Code of Conduct.
• . Facilitates house discussions as needed or required by the department or institution.
• . Maintains records and reports for the house and Student Life.
• . Attends all Student Life meetings, retreats, and professional development.

. Special Requirements

• . All family apartment occupants must abide by Principia’s community standards
• . Must obtain Principia College’s 15 passenger van certification within three months
• . Must obtain First Aid, CPR, and Epi-Pen certifications within three months
• . Remain up to date on issues and treatment related to mental health and suicide prevention

. Minimum Qualifications:

• . Active Christian Science Mother Church and local branch church membership
• . Christian Science class instruction
• . Bachelor’s degree. At least five years of professional or life experience
• . Computer literate. working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• . Experience with college residential life or college students, preferred

• The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.