Living Learning Community Specialist
- Employer
- Ball State University
- Location
- Indiana, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Dec 14, 2020
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Job Details
Posting Details
Position Title
Living Learning Community Specialist
Additional Information
Ball State University is home to a Housing and Residence Life program that is innovative yet steeped in best practices informed by sound theoretical foundations of student success. Living Learning Communities are integral not only to the Housing and Residence Life program, it is part of the University’s strategic plan, Destination 2040: Our Flight Path to provide a premier on-campus undergraduate experience.
We invite applicants who desire to contribute to an innovative learner-centered program to apply for the Living and Learning Community Specialist position. The Division of Student Affairs is a student-centered collaborative work environment focused on excellence in all we do. The Ball State and Muncie Community partnerships also provide rewarding opportunities for faculty, staff and students to engage in meaningful ways.
Benefits and Community
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/benefits-and-community/professional-staff
Relocation
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/working-at-ball-state/relocation
FLSA
Exempt
Hrs/Week
40
Length of Assignment
Full-Time At-Will
Position Function
Funded by a Lilly Grant, this position will manage the day to day operations of the Living Learning Community ( LLC ) program. It will also participate in the recruitment, selection, training and supervision of the LLC graduate and undergraduate staff along with coordinating the LLC co-curricular programming, events and trips. This position will support the management of the administrative functions, budget management, and strategic planning of the Living Learning Communities program. It will also support the coordination of collaborative programming and shared initiatives with campus partners and stakeholders. This position will participate in the on-going strategic planning and development of the Living-Learning Communities program.
Minimum Education
Master’s Degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum Experience
Relevant experience in a university or college setting; prior supervisory experience; must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the university’s auto fleet policy.
Minimum Other
Highly developed verbal and written communication skills and planning skills.
Authorization to work in the US
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Education
Preferred Experience
Preferred Other
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a Drivers License check, Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
Graduate and Undergraduate Student Staff
Required Certifications
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
EEO /AA Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
About Ball State University
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. Ball State aspires to be the model of the most student-centered and community-engaged of the 21st century public research universities, transforming entrepreneurial learners into impactful leaders – committed to improving the quality of life for all.
Department
Office VP for Student Affairs:150010
Department Information
Living-Learning Communities ( LLC ) are where academics and residence life converge. Our communities extend our immersive approach to education to our residence halls through peer mentoring, makerspaces, and major specific programming, such as theatre trips to Chicago or business professional development sessions, to support our students during their journey through their time at Ball State.
Each community partners with faculty and staff to provide students with the opportunity to explore their intellectual curiosities outside of the classroom. With this supportive environment, students perform better in the classroom and make stronger connections with students in their field.
Each Living-Learning Community provides a multitude of opportunities such as community events and the ability to develop networks with fellow classmates & faculty. The Living-Learning Communities and academic peer mentors are a great resource for students to ensure academic success.
Department Email or Phone Number
765-285-3734
Duties & Responsibilities
Ranking
1
Job Duty
Continuously develop, revise, and improve the academic or major-based housing options.
Ranking
2
Job Duty
Develop, implement and evaluate annual plans and programming for each residential learning community.
Ranking
3
Job Duty
Provide support and training for professional and graduate residence hall staff to successfully implement and sustain residential learning communities.
Ranking
4
Job Duty
Work collaboratively with other housing staff to plan for successful integration of learning communities within the program.
Ranking
5
Job Duty
Establish strong relationships with participating academic unit stakeholders and other academic support and student affairs services in alignment with program objectives.
Ranking
6
Job Duty
Work collaboratively with university partners and program stakeholders to develop goals and outcomes for each residential learning community.
Ranking
7
Job Duty
Effectively communicate goals and services of the living-learning community program and make oral presentations.
Ranking
8
Job Duty
Collect and report data involving retention, learning outcomes, and satisfaction as it relates to residential learning communities.
Ranking
9
Job Duty
Provide appropriate feedback regarding individual effectiveness to participating Housing and Residence Life personnel.
Ranking
10
Job Duty
Participate in the coordination of university retention initiatives (i.e. low-commitment, mid-term deficiency and non-enrolled students follow-up with residence hall staff members).
Ranking
11
Job Duty
Work with other staff to develop successful marketing of learning communities.
Ranking
12
Job Duty
Provide annual written reports on activities related to residential learning communities.
Ranking
13
Job Duty
Maintain accurate records of funds and support the management of the Living-Learning Community program budget.
Ranking
14
Job Duty
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Posting Number
202000660P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
04/05/2021
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
12/14/2020
Applications Accepted Through Date
01/31/2021
Open Until Filled
No
Information regarding transcripts
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Position Title
Living Learning Community Specialist
Additional Information
Ball State University is home to a Housing and Residence Life program that is innovative yet steeped in best practices informed by sound theoretical foundations of student success. Living Learning Communities are integral not only to the Housing and Residence Life program, it is part of the University’s strategic plan, Destination 2040: Our Flight Path to provide a premier on-campus undergraduate experience.
We invite applicants who desire to contribute to an innovative learner-centered program to apply for the Living and Learning Community Specialist position. The Division of Student Affairs is a student-centered collaborative work environment focused on excellence in all we do. The Ball State and Muncie Community partnerships also provide rewarding opportunities for faculty, staff and students to engage in meaningful ways.
Benefits and Community
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/benefits-and-community/professional-staff
Relocation
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/working-at-ball-state/relocation
FLSA
Exempt
Hrs/Week
40
Length of Assignment
Full-Time At-Will
Position Function
Funded by a Lilly Grant, this position will manage the day to day operations of the Living Learning Community ( LLC ) program. It will also participate in the recruitment, selection, training and supervision of the LLC graduate and undergraduate staff along with coordinating the LLC co-curricular programming, events and trips. This position will support the management of the administrative functions, budget management, and strategic planning of the Living Learning Communities program. It will also support the coordination of collaborative programming and shared initiatives with campus partners and stakeholders. This position will participate in the on-going strategic planning and development of the Living-Learning Communities program.
Minimum Education
Master’s Degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum Experience
Relevant experience in a university or college setting; prior supervisory experience; must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the university’s auto fleet policy.
Minimum Other
Highly developed verbal and written communication skills and planning skills.
Authorization to work in the US
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Education
Preferred Experience
Preferred Other
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a Drivers License check, Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
Graduate and Undergraduate Student Staff
Required Certifications
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
EEO /AA Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
About Ball State University
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. Ball State aspires to be the model of the most student-centered and community-engaged of the 21st century public research universities, transforming entrepreneurial learners into impactful leaders – committed to improving the quality of life for all.
Department
Office VP for Student Affairs:150010
Department Information
Living-Learning Communities ( LLC ) are where academics and residence life converge. Our communities extend our immersive approach to education to our residence halls through peer mentoring, makerspaces, and major specific programming, such as theatre trips to Chicago or business professional development sessions, to support our students during their journey through their time at Ball State.
Each community partners with faculty and staff to provide students with the opportunity to explore their intellectual curiosities outside of the classroom. With this supportive environment, students perform better in the classroom and make stronger connections with students in their field.
Each Living-Learning Community provides a multitude of opportunities such as community events and the ability to develop networks with fellow classmates & faculty. The Living-Learning Communities and academic peer mentors are a great resource for students to ensure academic success.
Department Email or Phone Number
765-285-3734
Duties & Responsibilities
Ranking
1
Job Duty
Continuously develop, revise, and improve the academic or major-based housing options.
Ranking
2
Job Duty
Develop, implement and evaluate annual plans and programming for each residential learning community.
Ranking
3
Job Duty
Provide support and training for professional and graduate residence hall staff to successfully implement and sustain residential learning communities.
Ranking
4
Job Duty
Work collaboratively with other housing staff to plan for successful integration of learning communities within the program.
Ranking
5
Job Duty
Establish strong relationships with participating academic unit stakeholders and other academic support and student affairs services in alignment with program objectives.
Ranking
6
Job Duty
Work collaboratively with university partners and program stakeholders to develop goals and outcomes for each residential learning community.
Ranking
7
Job Duty
Effectively communicate goals and services of the living-learning community program and make oral presentations.
Ranking
8
Job Duty
Collect and report data involving retention, learning outcomes, and satisfaction as it relates to residential learning communities.
Ranking
9
Job Duty
Provide appropriate feedback regarding individual effectiveness to participating Housing and Residence Life personnel.
Ranking
10
Job Duty
Participate in the coordination of university retention initiatives (i.e. low-commitment, mid-term deficiency and non-enrolled students follow-up with residence hall staff members).
Ranking
11
Job Duty
Work with other staff to develop successful marketing of learning communities.
Ranking
12
Job Duty
Provide annual written reports on activities related to residential learning communities.
Ranking
13
Job Duty
Maintain accurate records of funds and support the management of the Living-Learning Community program budget.
Ranking
14
Job Duty
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Posting Number
202000660P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
04/05/2021
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
12/14/2020
Applications Accepted Through Date
01/31/2021
Open Until Filled
No
Information regarding transcripts
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Undergraduate Transcripts
- Master's Transcripts
Company
Founded in 1918 in Muncie, Indiana, the public research university has grown to more than 22500 students
Spirited and motivated, we learn, grow, and take flight. Our faculty and staff—everyone in our community—embrace students as learning partners from day one. In classrooms and labs, in immersive learning projects, on the sports fields—with creativity and determination—Cardinals Fly. We are grounded in our values, lifted by our knowledge, and go confidently upward toward ever greater opportunities. Ours is a simple promise: to challenge each other to excel. And with Beneficence as our guide—We Fly.
We are committed to excellence through a talented and diverse faculty and staff. Inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world. We are excited that you want to join us in these endeavors!
The university offers excellent benefits, including health care and retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, and generous time off with pay.
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