Housing and Residence Life

Area Coordinator (AC)

Position Description

Marshall University’s Department of Housing and Residence Life seeks outgoing, energetic, and skilled applicants for a full-time, 12 month live-in professional responsible for one of four residential living communities at Marshall University. Each community houses between 450-800 students. Area Coordinators are responsible for the daily administration of their community and direct supervision of a team of 14-23 Resident Advisors, 1-2 Assistant Area Coordinators, and 1-3 full-time Desk Coordinators.

General Responsibilities:

Supervision and Staff Development

• Supervise Resident Advisors, Assistant Area Coordinator, Desk Coordinators and conducts individual meetings, bi-annual evaluations, etc.
• Contribute and encourage the development of positive working relationships with all residence life staff.
• Attend and organize weekly staff meetings with building staff and/or departmental staff
• Assist with selecting, training, development and in-service activities for the paraprofessional staff.
• Assist with coordination of fall & spring training as well as ongoing personal and professional staff development opportunities.

Student and Community Development

• Create and promote a caring atmosphere conducive to student learning, academic success, and to the personal development of residence hall students.
• Promote an atmosphere that emphasizes Marshall’s values (academic achievement, personal freedom & integrity, dignity and respect for the individual, diversity and inclusiveness, sustainability, and service).
• Work with Assistant Area Coordinator to assess effectiveness of hall traditions & learning outcomes.
• Encourage behavior that demonstrates professionalism, role modeling, and positive communication.
• Advise and mentor student leaders through RHA, NRHH, and Hall Council.
• Implement and manage residential curriculum and learning outcomes in community.
• Develop and maintain a positive and mutually supportive working relationship with all campus offices.
• Facilitate and implement academic initiatives such as collaboration with faculty, promoting study groups and tutoring, working with relevant MU Marshall University academic offices.
• Advise and counsel individual students, making referrals when needed.
• Assist in the management of student behavior through judicial sanctioning and student advising.
• Hear, adjudicate, and mediate student housing conduct process.
• Facilitate roommate mediation process within your assigned community.
• Assist with university recruitment and retention efforts.

Administrative/Management

• Implement goals and objectives that are consistent with those of the Department of Housing and Residence Life.
• Responsible for facility management, housing operations, and all housing processes in your community.
• Serve on an on-call duty coverage rotation and responds to emergency or non-emergency situations for campus community on nights, weekdays, weekends and holidays.
• Maintain office hours (as set by your supervisor) and uphold high degree of availability and visibility for all residents.
• Oversee residence hall desk operations
• Effectively manage area and committee budget, as well as conduct all purchasing for hall activities in accordance with state purchasing expectations
• Exhibit effective time management strategies and excellence in executing tasks.
• Ability to take tasks and work independently and with accuracy.
• Work with confidence and maturity; and understands confidentiality within appropriate settings.
• Participate in department initiatives such as strategic planning, retention initiatives, Housing Sign-ups, Week of Welcome, Opening and Closing of residence halls.
• Work collaboratively with others in the department, division, Student Affairs and university.
• Enforce University and departmental policies and procedures.
• Understand there will be other duties as assigned by supervisors.
• Serve as an administrator and post consistent student focused information on the Marshall University Freshman Facebook groups (first year communities only)

Minimum Qualifications
* Completion of Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, or related field.
* 1-2 years experience in live-in residential management or similar leadership position(s)
* Working knowledge of student development theory and best practices in university housing operations

Preferred Qualifications
* Full time residence life experience
* Experience working with a diverse student population
* Experience in student academic support

Compensation
Full time, live-in, 12 month, classified, exempt position: university benefits. University Pay Grade 17: $30,787. Position compensation also includes university meal plan, furnished 2-bedroom apartment, internet, cable, and utilities.

Application Information
This position is open until filled. For best consideration application, resume, cover letter, and list of three references should be submitted by March 7, 2018. Position will begin on June 1, 2018

To apply, please complete application at www.marshall.edu/hr and submit cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

For any questions regarding the position, please contact Le’Kesha Taylor at glover11@marshall.edu

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Applications available now for Academic year 2015-16.

Assistant Area Coordinators (AAC)

NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Position Description:

Marshall University’s Department of Housing and Residence Life is seeking candidates who are outgoing, energetic, and skilled applicants for a live-in, graduate assistantship responsible for joint supervision of a campus residence hall community. Assistant Area Coordinators are responsible for assisting professional Area Coordinators with daily management of the residence halls.

Major Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Supervision and Staff Development

• Oversee a residential community composed of 400-650 freshmen and upper-class students
• Assist in the supervision of 14-23 student Resident Advisors
• Participate in all staff training and selection processes

Student and Community Development

• Advise student leaders and hall council members
• Assist in the implementation of community programming
• Handle roommate mediations
• Serve as hearing officer for hall visitation issues
• Assist in campus-wide academic initiatives
• Plan and implement building campus initiatives
• Coordinate staff developmental efforts

Administrative Tasks

• Maintain 10 weekly office hours and a high degree of availability and visibility
• Maintain all student records in conjunction with Area Coordinator
• Participate in on-call duty rotation
• Assist in creating building reports
• Attend weekly staff meetings
• Assist in opening and closing of residential communities

Department Efforts 

• Assist in strategic planning
• Participate in at least one departmental program initiative

Other duties as assigned

Requirements
* Completion of Bachelor’s Degree
* One year experience in Housing and Residence Life or closely related experience
* Enroll (or seeking admittance) in a Marshall University graduate program
* Maintain a 3.0 GPA

Compensation
The position includes $9,500 stipend distributed over ten months, partial graduate tuition waiver, furnished on-campus room, all utilities, cable and internet, and a meal plan when dining halls are open.

Application Information
To apply, please complete application at www.marshall.edu/hr and submit cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Must be submitted by March 28, 2018. Applications received after this date will not be considered. Position will begin on July 1, 2018

For any questions regarding the position, please contact Tracey Eggleston at eggleston3@marshall.edu

Desk Assistant (DA)

NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Desk Assistants (DAs) work the front desks of the First Year Residence Halls.

Minimum Qualifications

• Full-time Marshall student entering second year or above
• Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.4 or Graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0

Compensation and Application process

Starting pay is $8.75/hour. Apply online by following the link below (when applications are being accepted).

Desk Assistant for First Year Residence Halls application.

For additional information, please contact Heather Smith, Assistant Director of Operations for the First Year Residence Halls, at walker137@marshall.edu.

Position Description:

Marshall University’s Department of Housing and Residence Life seeks outgoing, energetic, and skilled applicants for a Graduate Assistant responsible for providing support to the Assistant Director for Residential Learning with strategies, programs, and initiatives to meet the department’s residential curriculum goals. The four broad learning goals of HRLs residential curriculum include academic engagement, self-discovery, local and global citizenship, and interpersonal competence.

Major responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Supervision and Leadership

• Hire, train, evaluate and co-supervise a team of Academic Mentors
• Lead a weekly staff meeting with Academic Mentors
• Conduct biweekly meetings with individual Academic Mentors

Residential Curriculum Support

• Provide general assistance to Academic Mentor staff in creating and implementing initiatives to meet curriculum goals
• Assist with maintaining database of residence life curriculum strategies, evaluation, and assessment data
• Assist in creating monthly progress reports on Academic Mentor and area initiatives
• Maintain inventory of supplies for programming resource areas

Academic Initiatives

• Assist with the development and coordination of academic engagement initiatives
• Assist in the coordination of Living Learning Communities
• Maintain and analyze Academic Mentor interactions as reported through programming database
• Provide support to faculty-in-residence initiatives as need
• Purchase items for programming initiatives as needed
• Track expenditures for programming initiatives

Department Efforts

• Attend weekly one-on-one meetings with supervisor
• Participate in weekly Residence Life staff meeting

 

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Complete 20 office hours a week

Requirements
* Completion of Bachelor’s Degree
* At least one year of experience working in a residence hall setting or with academic support or peer mentoring
* Enroll (or seeking admittance) in a Marshall University graduate program
* Maintain a 3.0 GPA

Application process

• Interested applicants should visit the Human Resources website http://www.marshall.edu/hr and under the Employment tab, click on Graduate Assistant Employment
• Select the Housing and Residence Life Graduate Assistant for Residential Learning and submit the Marshall application, your cover letter, resume, and three references
• Applications are due on March 28, 2018
• Please direct all questions concerning this position to LeKesha Taylor at glover11@marshall.edu

Resident Advisor (RA)

NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2018-2019

Why be an RA?Resident Advisor (RA) positions offer students the opportunity to work with diverse groups of students and hold a unique student leadership position on-campus. As a leader in the residence hall community, being an RA at Marshall is more than just having another student job. As an RA you are also a…Community Developer, Programmer, Peer Counselor, Role Model, Resource Person, Policy Enforcer, Team member, and much more.

Working with students affords you the unique opportunity to make a positive impact on students’ transition to college and success in the classroom and Marshall Community.

RAs offer educational and social opportunities for residents; offer advice to residents and help students solve complex problems; abide by and enforce Housing policies with the purpose of creating a safe and non-threatening place for all members of the residence hall community; meets with their team once a week to discuss the issues of the hall and to plan events as well as supporting and assisting their fellow staff members. Want to make a difference in the lives of your peers…become an RA!

Position Description:

Overview of Responsibilities (subject to change for 2017-2018 Academic Year) 

Compensation

• Single room except for first floor of each Marshall Commons
• Unlimited Meal Plan plus $50 flex
• Staff the front desk three to four (3-4) hours a week. These are paid hours.

Terms of Employment

• The RA position is a full academic year obligation, beginning August 1, 2018 until May 16, 2019.

Application Requirements

• RAs must maintain a 4 undergraduate cumulative and term GPA or 3.0 graduate cumulative and term GPA.
• Completed one full year of college, post high school graduation (2 semesters) and attained sophomore status.
• Be enrolled full-time and in “good standing” with the University, both academically and
• Submit resume, cover letter, application, and three references through eRezlife.

Expectations

• Be flexible.
• Be excited and have high energy.
• Practice good time management and be responsible.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Notify supervisor of roommate conflicts immediately and assist with roommate mediations/contracts.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
• Show respect and sensitivity for diversity; promote a harassment-free environment.
• Treat residents and colleagues with respect; work with integrity; uphold organizational values; be a team player.
• Attend ALL training sessions prior to Fall and Spring semester, as well as monthly in-services.
• Maintain no less than full-time status (12 hours undergraduate, 9 hours graduate).
• 18 credit hours undergraduate (12 hours for grads) may only be taken with prior approval from the Area Coordinator or AGM of Residence Life.
• May not participate in an internship/student teaching position without prior approval from Area Coordinator or AGM of Residence Life.
• Employment (up to 15 hours per week off campus or up to 8 hours on campus) must be approved by the Area Coordinator or AGM of Residence Opportunities exist for extra work within Housing and Residence Life.
• Participate in departmental events including, but not limited to: Week of Welcome, End of the Year Picnic, Assessment day, Open Halls, and AM/RA Selection.
• Attend weekly staff meetings, bi-weekly meetings with supervisor, and semester meetings with Assistant Director/AGM of Residence
• Be available and present in your assigned building.
• New RAs must enroll in the Resident Advisor class “Group Guidance in a Residential Setting” during the first year of This is a one hour credit course.
• RAs may not run for a high-ranking student government position, nor may they pledge fraternity/sorority life organizations during their initial semester of employment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Housing and Residence Life Staff.

Community Building

• Form relationships with residents, be a peer counselor, and serve as an informational resource on the floor.
• Create an open and welcoming floor environment, maintaining a high level of visibility and availability to the floor.
• Work cooperatively to support efforts of designated Living Learning Communities (LLC).
• SupportandworkwiththeHallCouncil(HC)andResidenceHallAssociation(RHA).
• Support and work with Academic Mentors (AM).

Safety and Security

• Interpret and enforce University and Residence Hall regulations and polices.
• Handle and document policy violations in an efficient, fair, professional, and consistent manner.
• Respond to and report behavior that is inappropriate/discriminatory/harassing in nature (racial, ethnic, religious, ability, gender, and/or sexual identity).
• Respond to situations needing attention (whether or not on duty or in your assigned building).
• Identify emotional, relationship, psychological, academic or social problems and intervene appropriately or report, as needed.
• Cover the front desk as needed. Distribute mail as assigned according to departmental policy.

Programming

• Plan activities to assist in student development as outlined in the Residential Curriculum.
• Facilitate informal gathering on your floor to assist in community building and forming relationships.
• Encourage and involve residents in developing and implementing programs.
• Plan social, educational, and informal programs as directed by the Housing and Residence Life Staff.
• Create bulletin boards monthly in residence hall and other decorations as assigned.

Facility Management

• Report maintenance and housekeeping concerns for your floor and the building to the appropriate personnel.
• Assist in opening and closing procedures to ensure appropriate building condition.
• Conduct room inspections as scheduled and follow-up accordingly.

Administrative

• Be familiar with the Residence Hall Guide, Student Handbook, RA Manual, and other university publications.
• Perform administrative duties in a thorough and timely manner, including, but not limited to, preparing bi-weekly reports, logs, surveys, and reporting of maintenance issues.

• Attend weekly staff meetings.
• Attend bi-weekly meetings with Area Coordinator/Assistant Area Coordinators.
• Participate in monthly in-service training sessions each semester.
• Keep supervisors aware of occurrences on your floor and in the building.

Duty

• Participate in on-call duty rotation one to two nights per RAs are also on duty one to three weekend days per month.
• RAs remain on campus during select weekends, including, but not limited to, opening, closing, finals week, AM/RA Selection Weekend, and Homecoming.
• Staff coverage/duty will be required during academic calendar break periods (holidays and extended time). This schedule will be determined by the staff (this applies to FY North and FY South only).

Minimum Qualifications

• Full time Marshall Student enrolled in a degree-granting program.
• Completed one full year of college, post high school graduation (2 semesters) and attained sophomore status (completed 30 credit hours).
• Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.4 or Graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 and must maintain a minimum 2.4 GPA to continue in the position (3.0 for Graduate students).
• Be free of current student judicial sanctions at time of application and time of hire.

For questions concerning the Residence Advisor position please contact Tracey Eggleston at eggleston3@marshall.edu or by phone at 304-696-6004 or Ryan Rosevelt at rosevelt@marshall.edu or by phone at 304-696-5827.

APPLICATION DEADLINE FEBRUARY 6, 2018

To Apply visit: marshall.erezlife.com and complete your application.

Desk Assistant (DA)

NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Position Description:

Desk Assistant (DA) staff work in various residence halls during evenings and weekends and/or nights, their main objective to ensure a safe and secure environment for residents living in Marshall’s residence hall communities.

The department offers different shifts for students to apply for based on their availability and want:

Evening/Weekend Security
5:00pm-midnight M-F and 8:00am-4:00pm or 4:00pm-midnight Sat-Sun

Night/Weekend Security
Midnight to 7:00am M-F and Midnight to 8:00am Sat-Sun

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.4 or Graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Available to work at least two weekend days each month & 16 hours in a two week period.
• Be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours.
• Be free of current student judicial sanctions at time of application and time of hire.

For questions concerning the Desk Assistant Evening and Night positions please contact Sarah Bostic at bostic53@marshall.edu 304-696-3659 or Tracey Eggleston at eggleston3@marshall.edu

Application Process

To apply visit: marshall.erezlife.com and complete your application.

• Please note that references will not send out until you have submitted your application.
• Inform your references to check their junk/clutter box for the reference email

Summer Conference Assistant

NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS UNTIL SUMMER 2019

Conference Assistants support the Conference Manager in meeting the needs of summer conference guests in the residence halls. Assistants work approximately 20-28 hours per week performing such tasks as guest registrations and check-ins, desk coverage, answering telephones, inventorying residence hall rooms, preparing guests rooms and common areas for guest arrival.

 

Conference Assistants report to the Conference Manager and Summer Conference Liaison. Work schedule is determined by schedule of conferences and will include evening and weekend hours, as well as a rotating “on call” schedule during conferences. Vacations are worked out with the Conference Manager.

 

Class enrollment is limited to one course per term. Off campus employment or internships must be approved during the interview process.

 

Ideal candidates will possess the following:

• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing situations
• Experience working with the public
• Familiarity with campus and community resources
• Knowledge of fire and other residence hall emergency procedures

Minimum Qualifications:

• One year attendance at Marshall University
• Minimum 4 G.P.A
• Residence hall experience preferred but not required

Estimated Dates of Employment:   May 28, 2018 through July 31,2018

Time Commitments:

• Work 20-28 hour average work week including day, evening and weekend hours
• Live in residence hall during dates of employment
• Attend all Conference Staff training sessions and Staff meetings
• Take no more than one class per session

Compensation

• Paid minimum wage
• Receive free room and board plan when cafeteria is open

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 18, 2018 at 8AM

To apply: Click Here

Please contact Tracey Eggleston with any questions eggleston3@marshall.edu