Coordinator of Leadership Development, Selection & Training

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Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references directly to Housing & Residential Education: Coordinator of Leadership Development, Selection & Training Search, 5 Heritage Center, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, 801-585-3591, or e-mail dbrenes@housing.utah.edu. Please contact Denise Brenes, Assistant to the Associate Director of Housing & Residential Education, dbrenes@housing.utah.edu, 801-587-0850 with questions.

Housing & Residential Education and the University of Utah value interactions among individuals with varying traditions, cultures, orientation, religious beliefs, economic backgrounds, and racial/ethnic origins. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who will share and explore this value with the Housing & Residential Education team and with the residents.

Candidates are encouraged to highlight, in their cover letter or resume, experience associated with creating inclusive communities.

Coordinator of Leadership Development, Selection, Training Position Description

General Purpose

This is a twelve-month, live-out (live-on option) appointed staff position reporting to the Associate Director of Residential Education. This position participates as a member of the Residential Education team; serves as the primary advisor to the Residence Hall Association and National Residence Hall Honorary; creates student leadership development initiatives, coordinates selection and training processes, and crisis management and assistance as required. Evening and weekend commitments should be expected.

Primary Responsibilities

RHA & NRHH Advising

• Serve as the primary advisor to the Residence Hall Association (RHA) and National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH).
• Assist with the coordination and implementation of all RHA related programs
• Challenge student leaders to reach out to the residence hall students
• Travel with all IACURH & NACURH related conference delegations
• Co-coordinate RHA fundraising programs involving On Campus Marketing
• Hold one-on-one meetings with the executive members of RHA and NRHH
• Plan and implement RHA & NRHH executive board retreats
• Attend all RHA and NRHH Executive Board and General Body meetings
• Provide consultation related to all financial matters of the organizations
• Assist with the selection, recruitment and induction of new NRHH members
• Provide on-going, constructive feedback to elected student leaders and help them hold each other accountable for their work.
• Work to establish a closer working relationship between RHA and NRHH
• Help coordinate and then attend the Floor Representative leadership day in September
• Provide thorough training for Residential Education staff related to advising and leadership development during Residential Education training
• Present on-going leadership development presentations for advisors at Residential Education staff meetings
• Serve as a resource to Area Council advisors across campus and provide them with the necessary tools to hold successful elections, events, etc.

Department Training & Selection

• Coordinate the departmental training program: working with the leadership team to identify training topics and their sequence. Implement training for all HRE staff with at least one training session per month.
• Implement skill building, time management, goal setting and transition workshops for residence hall leaders.
• Establish innovative departmental leadership initiatives for student leaders and staff.
• Co-Coordinate and implement the annual Fall Student Leader Training program with the Residential Education staff.
• Assist in the coordination of in-service training sessions for Student Leader Staff in the area of diversity and social justice work.
• Assist with the coordination and implementation of the Residential Education summer training.
• Provide coordination to the Student Leader, REC, and AREC selection processes.

Living Learning & Leadership Liaison

• Liaison with the Orientation and Leadership Development office regarding classes, events, and initiatives
• Coordinate outreach efforts to the Leadership in Service floor as well as to other Living Learning floors.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with other leadership staff across campus
• Advocate for the needs of residence hall leaders to departmental and campus leadership

Assessment

• Conduct research and benchmarking, evaluate and assess programs and services' effectiveness to understand the extent to which residential leadership programs are impacting student development, learning, engagement and success
• Identify best practices and implement strategies (based on development theories and research) to assure full student participation and engagement in residential education.

Other Duties

• Serve on departmental committees and represent Residential Education to university committees as assigned.
• Assist the HRE team in completing assigned projects as necessary, especially at peak times of opening and closing.

Job Qualifications

Knowledge, Skill & Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of student organizations, student development theory and its applications in the residence halls.
• Knowledge and understanding of diversity and an ability to work with a wide variety of people while recognizing the needs of ethnic, racial, religious and cultural minorities, international students, LGBT students, women and individuals with disabilities.
• Excellent communication skills, including interpersonal communication, writing, public speaking and presenting, teaching and instruction.
• Research skills, including interpreting research as it is reported in professional literature and statistical analysis.
• Ability to conduct assessment and evaluation of residential education leadership initiatives, interpret and report data, compare data to benchmarking data and stay current with trends in leadership education.
• Knowledge of student affairs field and specialized functions.
• Knowledge of personnel management, including the selection, training, supervision and evaluation of professional and paraprofessional staff.
• Knowledge and understanding of leadership styles and their applications in an organization.
• Significant knowledge in budget development, management & supervision.
• Knowledge of facilities management, including the day-to-day custodial and maintenance operations in residence halls.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Personnel Administration, Counseling, or a related field
• Two years of full-time professional experience in housing, one year is required.
• Must have demonstrated ability in advising, organizing and facilitating student development and understanding operational responsibilities within RHA and residence halls.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of assessment and evaluation in student affairs.

Compensation

• $36,000 annual salary
• Full University benefits, including 14% university deposit to your 401K
• Apartment in Shoreline Ridge (optional)
• Meal plan when meals are in service
• Cell phone reimbursement