Coordinator For Student Leadership Development

Job Summary

Residence Life welcomes applications for a Coordinator for Student Leadership Development! This is a 12-month (1.0 FTE), professional exempt position. This role provides leadership, planning, management and administrative oversight to residence life student leadership development and community engagement for an undergraduate community of over 9,000 students in the residence halls and on-campus apartments. This position serves as the primary advisor to the Residence Hall Association (RHA) and National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) and provides support for Community Councils. The coordinator will help build opportunities for student engagement and involvement in the residence halls, in the greater university, and in the Boulder community. This position also works closely with student leaders and campus administrators to provide alcohol and other drug alternative activities and events in university owned housing.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Who We Are

Residence Life is an innovative and transformative organization that builds dynamic residential living and learning communities using practices that are socially just and sustainable! We are characterized by our dedicated, knowledgeable, and committed staff; our attractive facilities; outstanding dining experiences; innovative technology; and quality conference services. We promote experiences to support and challenge students to create the tools to build their lives and achieve academic success.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Student Leadership and Community Development

• Assist with the coordination and implementation of all RHA and NRHH related programs and events.
• Attend, and provide support during, annual student retreats.
• Serve as the leading adviser for conference delegations attending local, regional, and national conferences, including supporting conference preparations, on site advising support, operating a motor vehicle to transport students to/from conference activities, and post conference wrap up reports.
• Hold one-to-one meetings with the executive members of RHA and NRHH.
• Attend all RHA and NRHH Executive Board and General Body meetings.
• Assist with the selection, recruitment and induction of new NRHH members.
• Oversee, help coordinate and attend RHA and NRHH campus-wide events such as the RHA Fall Welcome programming, Residence Life Student Leadership Banquet, and other related events.
• Coordinate and be responsible for the Stampede Leadership Camp, and support residence hall move-in through volunteer coordination.
• Provide training for residence life staff related to student leadership organizations, community council advising and general leadership development.
• Serve as a resource to community council advisors across campus and provide them with tools to prioritize and maintain successful organizations including information on executive elections, meeting management, programming and events, etc.
• Partner with the Sustainability Programs Manager to facilitate competitions both with regard to Lucid energy metering system and E-Center PIPs Carbon Challenge.
• Serve as an acting Community Council adviser, in the instance of a Hall Director vacancy.
• Advocate for the needs of residence hall leaders to departmental and campus leadership.
• Support student organizations in the implementation and use of Presence, or other student management software.
• Identify standard methodologies and implement strategies (based on development theories and research) to assure full student participation and engagement in residential living.

Leadership and Collaboration

• Establish and maintain partnerships with other leadership program staff across campus, including the Center for Student Involvement.
• Oversee campaigns to connect residence hall students into existing campus initiatives, including but not limited to Intramural sports through the CU Rec Center, Alternative Breaks through the Volunteer Resource Center, CU GOLD through the Center for Student Involvement.
• Develop partnerships between RHA programming and UMC Program Council to increase the number of large scale programs happening within the residential neighborhoods on campus.
• With other residence life staff, develop and implement programs to help residence hall students get involved and engaged in their residence hall, university, and Boulder community.
• Partner with administrative staff, Sustainability Program Manager, and students to coordinate donation drives that occur within residence halls and apartment communities.
• Develop and maintain connections between student retention and success programs in Student Affairs and student leadership development programs.
• Develop and implement with residence life staff and the Residence Hall Association various social and community building programs for residence hall students to provide alternatives to abuse of alcohol and other drugs.

Diversity, Inclusion and Equity

• Integrate diversity, inclusion and equity into development of programs, practices, policies, and processes, with intentional focus on increasing representation in student leaderships roles.
• Educate students and staff in respecting and understanding cultural differences.
• Support and assist traditionally underrepresented students(s) by applying campus resources, and developing creative and diverse programming.
• Maintain knowledge and education of self in areas of diversity, inclusion and equity.

Administration and Financial Management

• Follow all federal, state, university and departmental budget procedures.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for any RHA related contracts and agreements, including care package and linen delivery services.
• Ensure tracking of RHA equipment and tidiness of RHA offices and storage rooms.
• Allocate budget dollars to support critical initiatives.
• Oversee residence life budgets and expenditures for student leadership programs.
• Serve on 1-2 residence life committee’s to assist with departmental initiatives and strategic goals.
• Perform other functions and assume other responsibilities related to management as assigned.

Emergency Response

• On a case-by-case basis, serve in an on-call role through a rotation with hall directors. The on-call roll for after-hours emergency response may require reporting to the residence hall community to support and consult with those impacted or in first line of response roles.
• Provide crisis intervention and emergency management as needed.

What You Should Know

All University of Colorado Boulder employees are required to align with the campus COVID-19 vaccine requirement. New employees must provide proof of vaccination or receive a medical or religious exemption within 30 days of employment.

What We Can Offer

The hiring pay range for this position is $45,000 to $53,000. Onboarding assistance is available within Student Affairs division guidelines.

BenefitsThe University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder. Be StatementsBe collaborative. Be strategic. Be Boulder. What We Require

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field from an accredited college or university.
• One year Leadership, program development, and program implementation experience within a university setting.
• One year of professional leadership experience in an educational field or two years in a graduate assistantship with similar experience.

What You Will Need

• General knowledge and understand of assessment in higher education or student affairs.
• Proven commitment to diversity and social justice.
• Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills in program planning, assessment, budget and evaluation.
• Proven skills in mentoring and supervising student leaders.
• Demonstrated ability in organizing and facilitating student development programs and operational responsibilities, including large-scale events.
• Demonstrated a significant level of familiarity with Housing & Dining Services operations and personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to formulate and interpret campus policies.
• Previous experience in planning strategically both in the short and long-term.

What We Would Like You To Have

• Master's degree in higher education administration or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in addressing issues of diversity and multicultural competencies.

Special InstructionsTo apply, please submit the following materials:

• A current resume.
• A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by January 10, 2022 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu