Residential Learning Coordinator

Job Description

The Residential Learning Coordinator (RLC) Is responsible for coordinating building and community aspects of a residential community; create a student community oriented towards the academic and social development of residents; responsible for formulating a community development plan that focuses on Individual student engagement and support, facilitated by paraprofessional staff that are hired, trained, supervised and evaluated by the RLC; perform administrative duties congruent with maintaining community standards, occupancy management and a safe and secure environment.

There Is a set of Core Responsibilities that all RLCs are responsible for. Each of the RLC positions may also have a focus area that they are responsible for.

- Traditional RLCs will focus on the responsibilities under the Administrative, Wellness and Engagement functional areas in a smaller community.

- Wellness RLCs will focus on the responsibilities under the Wellness functional area for a large community.

- Engagement RLCs will focus on the responsibilities under the Engagement functional areas for a large community.

- Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets (VTCC) RLC will focus on the responsibilities under the VTCC functional area.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree by time of appointment to position. The successful candidate should also demonstrate the ability to work with a diverse student body and foster sensitivity to diversity issues in the University community.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in student affairs, higher education, education, psychology, sociology, or related field. Some full time work experience in residence life or operations; staff supervision experience; knowledge of or experience with structured first year programs or other special interest program; experience with training and teaching.

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

40,000

Review Date

05/05/2021

Additional Information

Student Affairs at Virginia Tech fosters a community where each student creates a customized experience to meet their goals. Building on our motto of Ut Prosim (that I may serve), Virginia Tech is dedicated to serving in the spirit of community, diversity, and excellence . We seek candidate who adopt and practice our Principles of Community , which are fundamental to our ongoing efforts to increase access and inclusion and to create a community that nurtures learning and growth. We are actively seeking people to join our community and help us prepare leaders for the world. Our people in Student Affairs are committed to student well-being and assuring that all students Experience VT by demonstrating, supporting, and operationalizing our Aspirations for Student Learning . If you are someone dedicated to ensuring student success, then we want you to consider being a part of our team!

The successful Candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Keely Teters at kteters@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised: April 22, 2021
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