Coordinator for Student Leadership & Engagement

Campus / College Information :

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.

C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled.

Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas.

The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world. Background Checks

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Position Summary / Purpose of Position : Department Information The Department of Resident Life serves a highly diverse population of approximately 12,500 undergraduate students living in traditional residence halls, apartments, and suites including some public / private partnership apartment communities.

About 46% of all resident students are enrolled in twelve living-learning programs covering a wide array of academic areas.

Resident Life employs a diverse workforce of 88 full-time and graduate staff members and about 600 undergraduate student staff members.

The Department values respectful, equitable, and inclusive practices and actively seeks candidates who can represent and serve the diversity of persons who live and work in the University of Maryland’s residence halls.

The University of Maryland campus is located in the greater Washington, DC metro area just eight miles from downtown DC and 30 miles from Baltimore, MD.

Additional information about the Department of Resident Life is available at www.reslife.umd.edu. General Description of Duties As a member of the Department of Resident Life Residential Engagement Programs (REP) team in the Engagement, Services, and Programs unit, the Coordinator for Student Leadership & Engagement oversees and provides leadership for the planning and provision of all centralized department programs and support in the areas of student leadership education and development.

The Coordinator serves as the primary advisor for the Residence Hall Association (RHA) and the National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH), regularly meeting with executive boards, senates, and general bodies (including weekly evening meetings).

The Coordinator also serves as a liaison to the fifteen Resident Directors who are Hall / Area Council advisors, providing ongoing training and support.

Additionally, the Coordinator maintains a working knowledge of and contributes to all functions of the REP team, including major programs such as Fall Welcome and the Resident Life Community Development Strategy.

The Coordinator carries out their duties in an environment characterized by a diverse staff and student population and activ Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks : Minimum Qualifications : Education :

Master’s degree in Student Affairs / Personnel Administration, Educational Administration, or a related field.

Experience :

• A minimum of two years full-time work experience in residence life, programming, event planning, admissions, and / or orientation within a university setting is required.
• A bachelor’s degree and four years related experience may be substituted for the education / experience requirement.
• Leadership education and training, and student organization advising experience.
• Experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative working relationships within a university setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Administrative and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Actively demonstrate an appreciation for and promotions of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all areas of work.

Candidates must also be able to work occasional night and weekend hours. Preferences : Preferences :

Knowledge of student development.

Additional Certifications : Additional Information :

• Benefits include tuition remission, retirement programs, and health insurance. Staff are provided 22 days of annual leave, 14-15 paid holidays, 15 days of sick leave and 3 days of personal leave each year.
• Beginning salary is expected to be in the mid $60,000s.
• Some telework may be available as determined by department expectations and position needs.

Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position Physical Demands Conditions of Employment Position may require occasional evening or weekend hours to conduct training, support programming, or support leadership or departmental initiatives.

On occasion, additional hours may be required to perform job responsibilities.Some telework may be available as determined by department expectations and position needs.

This is not a remote position, as the employee will need to report to campus to attend to duties.This position does not provide visa sponsorship for employment.

Physical demands Normal office environment Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or negotiable amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Ability to travel around campus for meetings and to attend to duties.