Established in 1997, the Powell Center's mission is to prepare new generations of publicly engaged leaders from populations previously underrepresented in public service and policy circles. The Center also seeks to build a strong culture of civic engagement at City College and to mobilize campus resources to meet pressing community needs and serve the public good.
The Powell Center:
- supports service-learning in academic courses
- provides CCNY students with scholarships, fellowships, experiential learning opportunities and leadership development
- provides support for faculty to engage in community-based research or public scholarship efforts
- sponsors conferences, lectures and other public forums in order to increase civic participation and spark healthy debate on issues of public concern.
Residence Coordinator Position Description
The Residence Coordinator is responsible for providing overall management and leadership in the residential building housing 8-12 student participants. Principal responsibilities include residential education, community development, crisis management, administration and building management, and student conduct. Because the Residence Coordinator is the primary professional staff member available in the residence for student contact, a desire to spend evening and weekend time with students is required. The Residence Coordinator reports remotely to the Director of Student Leadership at the Colin Powell Center in New York City.
General Responsibilities Residential Education
Conduct a thorough orientation and closing event for students at the beginning and end of the summer;
coordinate a weekly speaker series throughout the summer that introduces students to leaders in the non-profit and government sectors;
promote free and low-cost optional cultural events on a regular basis that take advantage of DC's historical and cultural institutions;
provide opportunities for students to discuss progress and challenges at their internship sites, as well as other professional development topics.
Community Development
Maintain 10 office hours per week, including some hours on weekends;
develop and implement activities designed to develop a sense of community among students;
provide students with the skills to manage conflict when it arises;
address student problems and concerns in an appropriate manner;
help to coordinate regular communal meals in shared kitchen space.
Crisis Management
Serve as the official university representative in cases of emergency;
coordinate emergency response and all communications between and among the college, the university, and the relevant persons and organizations on-site;
maintaining "on duty" hours so that students are aware of times that they may meet with you in person;
follow all existing University policies and guidelines, including those on sexual harassment and confidentiality and federal laws and regulations such as FERPA, HIPAA, and the Cleary Act.
Administration and Building Management
Facilitate smooth and seamless move-in and move-out days;
ensure that maintenance needs are communicated to WISH staff;
coordinate damage accountability;
oversee the proper management of keys and other WISH property;
report regularly on program progress to Colin Powell Center staff.
Student Conduct
Ensure that students are aware of, and comply with, University policies, procedures, rules and regulations regarding conduct and behavior.
Qualifications
Required: Bachelor's degree.
Preferred: MA in higher education, student personal administration, student development or a closely related program OR 1-2 years of experience working with undergraduate students in a residential setting OR some equivalent combination of education and experience.
Outstanding leadership skills, and the ability to model high professional standards for undergraduate students;
Strong interpersonal skills, and the desire and ability to work with a diverse student population;
Demonstrated ability to coordinate small events, manage details, and communicate effectively with a wide range of constituents;
Self-starter, with enough flexibility to work effectively in a pilot program.
Additional Information
Dates of Employment: April 30th, 2013 – August 30th, 2013 (Summer Program runs May 26th to August 17th)
Compensation
The Residence Coordinator will receive a stipend of $15,000, plus housing in a furnished, private room. Housing will be available May 26th through August 17th.
How to Apply
Please send a resume and cover letter to kbriscoe@ccny.cuny.edu. In your cover letter, please indicate why you are interested in this position, and how you learned about it.
The City College of New York is an EEO/AA/ADA/IRCA Employer.
