Job Description

Posting Number

Internal Recruitment

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Anticipated Hiring Range

Work Schedule

Job Location

Department

About the Department

Essential Job Duties

• In collaboration with University Housing’s Residence Life team, cultivate intentional interactions connected to the village mission, strategic partners’ program missions, and Housing’s Residence Education Model.
• In consultation with DASA Assessment and strategic partners, assess, evaluate, and report on the Village experience.
• Throughout the academic year and summer, develop and implement learning outcome-specific programs and experiential learning opportunities that align with Housing’s Residence Education Model and achieves the mission of the EcoVillage
• Connect students to transitional opportunities and high-impact experiences across the university.

• Create and maintain an open and welcoming community.
• Foster a community encompassing various student populations.
• Participate in and encourage participation in ongoing training to support the needs of the community.
• Serve as an advocate and role model for staff and village participants.

• As needed, support the Residence Life team in crisis response and management by implementing restorative justice practices
• Serve as a resource and make referrals for residents and staff experiencing personal challenges and crisis
• Cultivate a community of care in support of student mental health using strategies with an emphasis on small group interaction, building relationships, wellness, belonging

• Maintain accurate records and complete annual reports for assessment and executive summaries.
• Provide budget oversight for the Village community, including budget proposal, tracking, and monthly reconciliation, marketplace supplies ordering, and processing of receipts.
• In collaboration with strategic partners and DASA Marketing & Communications, develop and maintain the village website, marketing materials, a branding plan, capture student testimonials, photo and video documentation, and maintain an active social media presence.
• Coordinate Village recruitment activities in tandem with University Housing and strategic partner-sponsored outreach events.
• Lead in the management of village spaces and coordinate Village membership with strategic partners.
• Coordinate Village move-in logistics and start-of-term welcome events (i.e. symposium, Village orientation, Village Retreat).
• Coordinate and facilitate recognition efforts through Spirit of the Village Awards and Departmental End of Year Events.

• Supervise, train, and evaluate 3 Village Mentors and a Graduate Assistant.
• Coach and mentor village staff through regular 1:1 and staff meetings.

• Responsible for creating, leading, and facilitating Advisory Council meetings
• Develop strategic partnerships with DASA Units, academic college faculty, University staff, and members of the Greater Raleigh Community that support student learning outcomes and the Village mission.
• Cultivate and nurture a relationship with the Assistant Director and Residence Life Coordinator to further the Village mission and achieve a unified student experience within the residential community where the village resides.
• Attend University Housing meetings, and serve on University, Division, and Departmental committees, as relevant to the position.

• Where applicable, develop and instruct linked Village academic courses collaborating with strategic partners.
• In collaboration with the Associate Director for Living Learning Programs, develop a professional development plan.
• Coordinate student enrollment in all village-linked course sections with Registration and Records.

Other Responsibilities

• The position will maintain office hours, respond to written and oral communication, and conduct and attend meetings as required; serve on University Housing and Environmental, Energy & Sustainability Program committees; maintain working relationships with campus partners; teach appropriate Sustainability courses for University credit; monitor programming, council and Village budgets; work collaboratively with Bragaw Hall leadership staff; other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience

• A Master’s degree in Higher Education/Student Affairs, College Counseling, College Student Development, Career Counseling, Village content area, or a related field
• 1 to 2 years post-masters work experience with relevant experience in the following:
  • Working with college students in an educational setting including student engagement, community centers, housing, wellness and recreation, or other closely related areas

Other Required Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal skills, and intellectual curiosity
• Strong commitment to student growth and development
• Ability to work collaboratively and successfully across cultures and styles
• Ability to cultivate and maintain strong relationships, build consensus, and support
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Supervision experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience, post-master degree, in a field related to the Village content area
• 1 to 2 years relevant experience with living and learning communities and/or Village content area

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

Valid NC Driver's License required

Commercial Driver's License required

Job Open Date

Anticipated Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

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Position Type

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)

Appointment

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events

Department ID

AA/EEO

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