at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
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LocationEvanston, Illinois
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Department: Residential Ops & Services
Salary/Grade: EXS/5
Northwestern University's Residential Services helps build a community environment for students through housing-related services, intentional learning opportunities and residential settings that include residence halls, residential communities, and residential colleges. Learn more about the Residential Services department and the Residential and Academic Engagement team here: https://www.northwestern.edu/living/index.html
About Student Affairs: By pursuing justice, equity, and belonging, Student Affairs cultivates student programs, services, and skills; disrupts barriers; and partners across Northwestern and neighboring communities to create an inclusive culture in which all students can thrive. Learn more about the Division of Student Affairs here: https://www.northwestern.edu/studentaffairs/about/strategic-plan/objectives.html
Job Summary
The Program Coordinators for Residential and Academic Engagement (RAE) provide essential support in the day-to-day management of the residential areas and collaborate across the Office of Residential Experience in the implementation and development of the Residential Experience. Reporting to the Assistant Director for Residential Area Engagement, the Coordinators work with two of the four residential areas to help manage marketing, communications, programmatic efforts, and advise the local student leadership organizations.
Pay: The salary range for this Program Coordinator position is $53,000-56,000 annually, depending on experience, skills, and internal equity.
Principal Accountabilities:
Student Organization Advising
Manages area-level student leadership initiatives within the residential experience in conjunction with the Assist. Director for Residential Area Engagement.
Serve as the primary advisor to 2 area councils, ensure successful implementation of programming and management of budget
Works directly with student leaders on the area council through one-on-one meetings, attending events and executive board meetings.
In collaboration with the Assist. Dir., develop on-going opportunities for student leaders to engage in leadership development opportunities
Coordinate area council election timelines, processes, and logistical details in collaboration with the Assist. Dir.
Liaise with the Student Organization Finance Office to ensure that student accounts are up to date and necessary processes are followed.
Marketing and Communications
Support marketing and communications efforts for 2 residential areas in collaboration with each Area Leadership team.
Build, coordinate, develop, and distribute a weekly newsletter for 2 residential areas.
Manage the area social media accounts for 2 residential areas, including the coordination of content, messaging, and follower campaigns.
Create and maintain websites for 2 residential areas.
Coordinate and manage access and updates to residential experience platforms that support programmatic efforts. (e.g., Canva, SignUp Genius, etc.)
Program Development and Support
Manage day to day operations of the residential areas in collaboration with the Assistant Director, including updates to shared resource sites and manuals.
Contribute to the development of the residential experience through targeted partner outreach and program development.
Manage logistical support for off-campus excursions planned within the residential areas.
Manage satellite office spaces within 2 residential areas, including the coordination of access, scheduling, and marketing efforts.
Helps manage the operational needs of residence-based academic offerings, including distribution of academic support/enrichment programs, courses, and course sections across residential buildings.
Works with the Office of the Registrar by arranging access for participants and communicating with internal Residential Services stakeholders.
Organize student activities in collaboration with other members of the Residential Experience team.Including presence and involvement at student engagement activities (e.g. Wildcat Welcome, Student Move-In, Wildcat Days, Commencement, etc.)
Campus Partnership
Work with the Assistant Director to coordinate a robust and diverse slate of area programming.Work will include communication about the nature of the programs, requirements, and essential marketing components.
Strengthen partnerships with external resources by defining, promoting, and marketing benefits of participation and involvement with the residential... For full info follow application link.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
