Coordinator of Student Activities/Resident Director Job Opening

Vermont Technical college offers a wide range of associate, baccalaureate, and master's degree programs in such areas as engineering technology, computer sciences, nursing and allied health, agriculture, business, professional studies, using face-to-face, online, and interactive videoconferencing technologies at multiple campuses and sites state-wide.

In addition, the College delivers numerous certificate programs to students and customized training programs for employers. The College prides itself on the quality of the education experience provided to students and their success after graduation.

Our Mission:

Vermont Tech provides career-focused, technical, and specialized education in a caring community which prepares students for immediate workplace success and continued learning.

Job Description:

Supervise student affairs including residence life, student activities, student clubs, student council and assist with student advising, budget management, and service on college-wide committees. It is a live-in position.

• Plan, implement, administer, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate a wide range of student activities, programs and services. Develop and modify programs in accordance with student interests and college objectives.
• Assist supervisor with administration of student activities operating budget.
• Serve as resource person or advisor to a variety of student organizations.
• Oversee and coordinate a variety of major student programs as assigned. Participate in the planning and coordination of campus events.
• Assist in planning and implementation of new student orientation programs.
• Confer regularly with immediate supervisor, other student affairs and, residential life staff and other College personnel to plan, coordinate and evaluate programs/activities/policies, exchange information, investigate and resolve problems, refer students, etc. Serve on various College committees.
• Advise and counsel individual students on a wide range of matters, referring to various on or off-campus resources as appropriate.
• Supervise student resident assistants, including selection, training and evaluation.
• Interpret and enforce a wide variety of residence life policies and procedures governing student behavior.
• Supervise and implement appropriate procedures during emergency or crisis situations in residence hall(s) in conjunction with supervisor, Public Safety, Physical Plant and off-campus agencies (local authorities, medical facilities/personnel, etc.) as required.
• Participate in planning related to residence hall programming and policy/procedure development.
• Keep abreast of current developments in higher education.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field plus two years of relevant administrative experience or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.

• Ability to deal effectively with a wide range of College students, staff and administrators, as well as individuals/groups outside the College. Good counseling/advising skills as well as public speaking/presentation skills
• Broad based knowledge of higher education student activities administration.
• Strong interest and enthusiasm for working with students.
• Good program planning, organizational, administrative, supervisory and budget-management skills.
• Valid driver's license.

Additional Information:

Applications will be accepted until positions are filled or by date specified. However, applications received after the initial screening will be considered at the discretion of the College.

Vermont Tech strongly encourages applications from members of ethnic minority groups and other under-represented backgrounds. Vermont Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of the Vermont State Colleges system. In compliance with ADA requirements, we will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant.

NOTE: This job is subject to a fingerprint-supported criminal background check. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the satisfactory results of this check.

VSC UP PAT bargaining unit Grade: 11 FLSA: Exempt, Full-time, 12 month campus apartment and board for the Fall and Spring academic semesters while the college is in session.

Application Instructions:

Applicants interested in applying MUST submit the following documents via online:

Cover Letter
Resume
Reference List

All applications must be submitted via this online process. We regret we are unable to accept applications or resumes submitted via mail, email, or fax. Please follow the instructions to complete the job application. In addition to the application you may upload a resume/CV, cover letter, and any other supporting materials. For best results all uploaded documents should be in PDF format.

As you are submitting your application via this online process, please assure you provide an accurate email address. You will then receive an acknowledgment indicating your application materials have been received.

Should you experience difficulty with the application process, please click on the Contact our Help Desk link and a technical representative will respond to your request.