Resident and Student Engagement Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Resident and Student Engagement Coordinator

About Saint Elizabeth University:

Saint Elizabeth University (SEU), located in Morris County, New Jersey, offers convenient access to major highways including Routes 287, 280, 80, 10, and 24, as well as the nearby Convent Station train station. Established in 1899 by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, the University is situated on 150 scenic acres of rolling hills and wooded landscapes. Rooted in the Catholic liberal arts tradition, SEU provides a high-quality education that serves students of diverse ages, backgrounds, and cultures, fostering both academic excellence and personal growth.

SEU Mission & Commitment:

SEU is devoted to providing educational and career training opportunities to traditionally underserved communities and is characterized by small class sizes and a highly communal student-centered culture emphasizing individualized attention. SEU is a federally designated Minority-Serving and Hispanic-Serving Institution. Our traditional undergraduate population is 38 percent Black, and our total enrollment is 30 percent Hispanic, while 47 percent of our students are first-generation college students. In addition, 76 percent of our first-time freshmen are low-income students eligible for federal Pell funding; many come to us with unique challenges related to their financial, social, academic, mental, and physical health. Saint Elizabeth University seeks to foster and maintain a diverse campus community through inclusive excellence and equal opportunity. SEU has long preserved its legacy of providing quality education and access for underserved populations, particularly in fields and career paths traditionally beyond the reach of marginalized and often disenfranchised communities. In our traditional co-educational undergraduate enrollment today, women outnumber men two-to-one. SEU has a long legacy of educating women who thrive in STEM and healthcare professions and continues to produce diverse women and men as leaders equipped with a deeper appreciation of inclusion in its various forms. We strive to ensure that all graduates realize their potential through hard work and an exceptional education that is unimpeded by irrational self-doubt or societal biases.

Resident and Student Engagement Coordinator

This is a 12-month, live-in professional staff employee that will have responsibilities in the areas of Residence Life and Student Engagement. This position will help address the developmental needs of the SEU student community. The coordinator will develop and mentor student employees within Residence Life and Student Engagement. The coordinator will supervise 10 to 12 resident assistants and serve as the primary advisor of the Campus Activity Board. This position will also support relevant division-wide functions while reporting to the Director of Student Engagement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

(Residence Life Duties):

• Supervise, evaluate, and train all full-time Resident Assistants.
• Participate in regular housing operations, including hall opening and closing; educational programming; assessment; collecting
• and documenting room condition reports and other routine functions.
• Encourage student accountability and adherence to the Student Code of Conduct and Residence Life policies and procedures.
• Hold scheduled office hours and meet with students, faculty, and staff as needed.
• Serve in an after-hours on-call rotation with other Residence Life and Housing professional staff members.
• Handle emergency or problem situations efficiently and effectively to ensure residents safety and well-being.
• Develop and maintain a residence hall council/association social programming model.
• Establish positive relationships with other university staff members, departments, and stakeholders.
• Convey, promote, support, and enforce university policies for all students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

(Student Engagement Duties):

Attend and support all senate meetings.

• Ensure social media and other appropriate outlets are used to increase student awareness and engagement.
• Responsible for the daily and weekly emails to the campus community informing them about upcoming events.
• Hold scheduled office hours and meet with students, faculty, and staff as needed.
• Provide weekend and evening coverage of Student Engagement and Residence Life student programs.
• Utilize events and space requests to maintain and publicize student events and activities calendar.
• Support the Director of Student Engagement in managing the student organization registration process.
• Take charge and help grow intramurals into a robust program that offers at least 3 different sports per semester. Work closely with students in developing these programs.
• Communicate with current and potential students about events and/or student life opportunities available at the university.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Range: $ 40,000-$45,000

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required. Master’s degree in higher education, counseling or student personnel strongly preferred.
• Minimum of two years direct experience in the area of Student Affairs and Student Activities in a college setting.
• Availability to work evening and full weekend hours.
• Ability to positively engage students, demonstrate patience, empathy, friendliness, enthusiasm, and kindness
• Must possess excellent leadership, management, organizational, interpersonal, public speaking, and time-management skills.
• Willingness to manage projects independently to successful completion
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritize work and perform well under pressure.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to effectively supervise and lead a staff of student workers.

Why Choose Saint Elizabeth University?

Saint Elizabeth University offers a positive work environment, dedicated leadership, faculty, and staff who are committed to excellence, and an attractive benefits and compensation package.

Full-time Faculty and Staff Benefits Include:

• Employer-Subsidized Health Care Plan
• Dental and Vision Plan – (Paid by employee)
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance (No cost to employee)
• Supplemental Insurance Available for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
• Other Voluntary Plans (Legal, Identity-Theft, Accident, Critical Care, etc.)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Remission for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents
• Tuition Exchange Program offering Reciprocal Scholarships Nationwide at 600+ Colleges and Universities
• Paid State and Federal holidays, as well as the week before and the week after Christmas off with pay
• Paid Days Off on Fridays in the Summer Months
• Birthday as a Paid Day Off
• Vacation Days
• Sick Days
• Employee Discount Program

How to Apply

• Applications should consist of a cover letter, resume, and three professional references with email addresses and/or telephone numbers.
• Saint Elizabeth University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
• Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
• Saint Elizabeth University is a designated minority serving undergraduate institution.

EEO/AA Statement:

Saint Elizabeth University is committed to fostering a community grounded in collaboration, innovation, creativity, and a strong sense of belonging. Our collective success is driven by the open and respectful exchange of ideas—an exchange that is enriched by the diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We believe that this environment thrives when all individuals feel welcomed, safe, secure, and heard.

In support of this commitment, Saint Elizabeth University provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Any information collected for Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) or Affirmative Action reporting purposes will be used solely in compliance with applicable regulations. Providing this information is voluntary and will not affect an applicant’s opportunity for employment or the terms and conditions of employment.