Assistant Residential Life Coordinator Position Available for Fall 2009

ASSISTANT RESIDENTIAL LIFE COORDINATOR

Western Kentucky University, The Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky, is seeking applicants for an Assistant Residential Life Coordinator. This is a 10-month position.  The position reports to the Residential Life Coordinator.  Anticipated start date is August 1, 2009.  This is an extraordinary opportunity for professionals who wish to make a true difference in the lives of young people who are gifted and talented and in the future of the Commonwealth.

In the Fall of 2007, the Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky opened as the nation’s 14^th state residential school with a focus on mathematics and science. Located on the campus of Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, KY, the program provides extraordinary academic and research opportunities for Kentucky high school juniors and seniors who are academically talented and interested in careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. One hundred and twenty Academy students earn at least sixty hours of college credit while completing their high school diploma in both a residential and peer-supported living/learning environment.

Responsibilities:

The following duties are customary for this position, but are not to be construed as all-inclusive.  Duties may be added, deleted and assigned based on management discretion and institutional needs.

• Plans, coordinates, supervises, and evaluates student social / recreational activities and academic/developmental programming for Academy students both on and off campus
• Monitors, logs, and assesses all programming activities and events for Student Life team
• Participates in transportation and student activities responsibilities with Residential Counselors
• Creates and monitors recycling program for the Residence Hall
• Maintains the Residential Life Desk space and equipment such as recreational equipment, games, videos, tools, and other residential items
• Provides on-call support and emergency response
• Coordinates and supervises the student community service program
• Assists with coordinating the maintenance and care for all Academy vehicles
• Assists with judicial matters for the Academy students
• Serves as a member of the Academy Leadership Team
• Performs additional assigned tasks as delegated

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience with Residential Life
• Must live at the Academy
• Experience with social and educational programming for secondary or post-secondary students.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with gifted high school students
• Live-in residential experience with secondary or post-secondary students

Salary Grade: 106

Expected Salary Range: $2,084.00 – $2,917.00 per month, plus housing, medical and dental benefits

Applications for employment will be accepted electronically only.  Interested candidates must submit a cover letter describing qualifications and experience, a current resume, and the names, addresses, e-mail addresses and daytime phone numbers of three professional references using the online application process.  Transcripts may be requested at time of interview. Please refer to the following website to apply:  http://asaweb.wku.edu/sjobs Reference requisition number S2301. For further assistance call (270) 745-5934.  To ensure full consideration submit application materials by June 1, 2009.  Position will remain open until filled.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply including women, minorities, persons with disabilities and disabled veterans.

Western Kentucky University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.