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The Assistant Director of Wellbeing Education plays a vital role in cultivating a campus culture that prioritizes holistic health and wellbeing at 51°µÍø. As a key member of the Office of Wellbeing Education within the Division of Student Affairs, this position designs, delivers, and evaluates wellbeing-focused education and promotion initiatives.

Responsibilities include collaborating with campus partners to develop and implement impactful programs, workshops, and presentations addressing various aspects of student wellbeing. The Assistant Director also provides direct supervision, leadership, and mentorship to the Wellbeing Education Student Team, empowering them to engage peers in meaningful conversations and activities that support a healthy and thriving campus environment.

Essential Functions:

• Program Development and Implementation: Design and execute evidence-informed wellbeing education programs at both small and large scales. Collaborate with campus departments and partners within the Division of Student Affairs to cultivate a culture of health and holistic wellness. Plan and deliver engaging presentations, workshops, signature events, and individual wellbeing coaching.
• Wellbeing Education Student Team Leadership: Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and mentor members of the Wellbeing Education Student Team. Provide strategic vision, leadership, and development opportunities for student team members. Guide the team in creating, implementing, and promoting wellbeing-focused initiatives, including peer-led presentations, workshops, events, and coaching session.
• Assessment and Evaluation: Work with the Division’s Director of Assessment to administer and analyze health needs assessments and other public health surveys to inform program development. Conduct outcome evaluations for all educational initiatives, including workshops, events, presentations, and coaching services, to ensure continuous improvement and impact.
• Marketing and Promotion: Strategically market wellbeing education offerings through digital platforms, social media, and print materials. Maintain and manage online content to effectively communicate program goals and drive student engagement.
• Fiscal Responsibilities: Manage budgets allocated for wellbeing education programs to ensure responsible and strategic use of funds. Procure necessary materials and resources to support program planning, delivery, and long-term success.
• General Contributions: Support broader office initiatives through engagement in strategic planning, risk management, student development, assessment, and marketing. Represent the Office of Wellbeing Education on university-wide committees and at institutional events. Serve as a liaison to the 51°µÍø community, including advising student organizations aligned with the mission of wellbeing education.
• Occasional evening/weekends may be required, depending upon training requests and student needs.  

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree is required. A Master's degree in public health, higher education, or related field is preferred. 
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience is required. College health and wellbeing experience or corporate wellbeing initiatives is required.

Deadline to Apply:

Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by June 27, 2025.

This position is open until filled. 

This role is an on-campus, in-person position.

The Assistant Director of Signature Academic Experiences is a dynamic and student-focused professional responsible for developing and implementing new signature academic programs that enhance the residential experience by connecting academic life with on-campus living. This role focuses on creating academic initiatives that promote academic support, foster student success, increases interactions with faculty, and strengthen a sense of belonging within the residential community. The Assistant Director works collaboratively with residential life staff, campus partners, and student leaders to design initiatives that align with institutional retention goals and contribute to the overall development of students. Reporting to the Director of Academic Initiatives, this position plays a vital role in shaping a positive and supportive academically engaging residential culture.

Essential Functions:

• Lead the development of new unique, high-impact academic experiences tailored to each of the 11 commons. Collaborate with faculty-in-residence, commons student leadership, faculty affiliates, staff, and academic departments, to align signature academic experiences with institutional learning outcomes and community themes.
• Oversee the recruitment, onboarding, and engagement of Faculty and Staff Affiliates for each residential commons. Design meaningful opportunities for interaction between affiliates and students. Co-lead the Connect Faculty initiative with the Director of Academic Initiatives. Supervise academic initiatives student employees to support academic experiences and programs.
• Plan and execute the annual HOPE Banquet and other recognition events that celebrate academic excellence. Identify and implement additional strategies to elevate and acknowledge academic achievement among residents throughout the year. 
• Work closely with campus partners such as Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and campus partners to align residential initiatives with institutional goals. Assess, gather data, and evaluate programs to ensure they meet the intended outcomes. Assist with training and professional development for residential life staff related to program planning and student engagement. Maintain program budget.
• Support the department, division and University in strategic planning and other duties as assigned.
• Occasional evening/weekend hours will be required for events related to departmental and university initiatives.

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree is required. A Master's degree is preferred. A degree in Higher Education Administration, Educational Leadership, or College Student Counseling and Personnel is a plus. 
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience is required. Experience in Residential Life, Academic Affairs, or Student Affairs—especially involving academic support or student engagement in a college/university setting is a plus

Deadline to Apply:

Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by September 15, 2025.

This position is open until filled. 

This role is an on-campus, in-person position.

The Coordinator for Residential Transitions is a dynamic and student-focused professional responsible for developing and implementing onboarding initiatives that prepare students for a successful transition to living on campus. This role focuses on pre-arrival engagement, transition support, and early integration into the residential community, ensuring that students feel confident, connected, and prepared before they move into their residence halls. 

By collaborating with Residential Life staff, Student Affairs teams, Academic Affairs, and campus partners, the Coordinator designs intentional onboarding experiences that promote student success, community engagement, and long-term retention. Reporting to the Director of Academic Initiatives, this position plays a vital role in shaping pre-arrival programs and communications that support students before they even step foot on campus.

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with RLSH and campus partners to align new first-year and second-year experience efforts with academic and social transition programs. Partner with Parent/Family programs to facilitate outreach and support for parents and families. Identify and support underrepresented or first-generation students. Assist in planning the RLSH Commons graduation celebration.
• Work with 51°µÍøs Stampede welcome programs and partner with Orientation staff. Work closely with Admissions to provide engaging residential experiences for prospective students. Participate in tabling fairs, orientation sessions, and prospective student presentations. Design early engagement opportunities for students to connect with peers, RCDs and FiRs.
• Develop an expanded pre-arrival communication plan, including email series, social media campaigns, and video messages to introduce students to residential life. Oversee RLSHs social media and marketing; and supervise the Street Team and Marketing Interns. Coordinate outreach efforts with university marketing teams to ensure cohesive messaging and branding in onboarding materials.
• Work closely with campus partners, including Academic Affairs, Admissions, and Student Affairs, to align residential onboarding with institutional goals. Assist in training residential life staff on best practices for student transition, pre-arrival engagement, and early intervention strategies. Assess onboarding program effectiveness by collecting and analyzing student feedback and participation.
• Support the department, division and University in strategic planning and other duties as assigned.
• Occasional evening/weekend hours may be required for special events related to initiatives and programs. 

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree is required. A Master's degree is preferred.  A degree in Higher Education Administration, Counseling, Education Social Work, Communications or Psychology is a plus. 
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience is required. Experience working in Residential Life or Housing (Resident Director, Graduate Assistant), Student Affairs or Orientation Programs, Admissions/Recruitment or First-Year Experience Programs, Marketing or Social Media Management in Higher Ed is preferred.

Deadline to Apply:

• Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by September 15, 2025. 
• This position is open until filled. 

The Residential Community Director provides leadership in developing and sustaining positive academically focused residential communities and in successfully accomplishing administrative functions required in managing a university residence community. Position is live-in and reports to an Associate Director for Residential Life.

The position serves in an on-call rotation.

Essential Functions:

• Trains, supervises, and evaluates the job performance of student staff. Conducts regularly scheduled individual and group staff meetings. Provides development and accountability for student leaders. 
• Develops a personal knowledge of individual residents to better provide assistance and related support. Assists with retention efforts. Serves as a case manager through the Caring Community Connections program. Provides conflict mediation and parent interaction to resolve student issues. 
• Assesses needs of residents. Provides and facilitates programming (including at least one large-scale signature event program yearly) in support of the Residential Commons tradition to promote a positive living and learning environment that fosters a sense of belonging. Advises commons council and student leaders.
• Leads and/or serves on one or more RLSH (and potentially Student Affairs) committees. Meets regularly with supervisor and other RLSH staff.
• Develops a relationship with FIR and supports their connection to the leadership team and programmatic efforts.
• Serves as Conduct Officer for student conduct cases occurring in residential areas.
• Performs related duties as assigned or required to meet RLSH and University goals.
• Coordinates building operations. Assists with occupancy management, including but not limited to managing room and hall changes, check-in and check-out activity, etc. Monitors physical condition of assigned areas and reports work requests and desired facility improvements per established procedures.
• Manages budget and financial paperwork including purchasing and expense reports.
• Assists in major annual processes, e.g., staff selection, assessments, and serves on the on-call rotation to manage student and facilities emergencies, etc.

Education and Experience:

• A Master's degree is required.  A degree in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, Counseling in Higher Education or related field is preferred. 
• Previous experience in Residence Life (full time or graduate) is preferred. Experience working in Student Affairs, a residential college setting or working with academic and faculty partners is also preferred. Experience supervising student staff is a plus. 

Deadline to Apply:

Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by February 9, 2025.

This position is open until filled. 

This role is an on-campus, in-person position.

The Office of Student Advocacy and Support (OSAS) seeks a Coordinator to assist students navigating a wide range of challenges, including academic, emotional, financial, behavioral, and health-related concerns. This role provides direct support through interventions, referrals, and follow-up services, working collaboratively with campus partners to promote student well-being and success. The Coordinator serves as a key member of the Student Advocacy and Support team and reports to the Assistant Dean of Students and Director of OSAS.

In addition to general student support, the Coordinator will focus on addressing student basic needs, including food and housing insecurity. Responsibilities include managing the campus food pantry, overseeing the student emergency fund, and supporting students through non-clinical case management. This position plays a vital role in connecting students to essential resources and fostering a caring, supportive campus environment.

Essential Functions:

• Case Management: Handle low-level cases using the NABITA risk rubric. Provide support and resources to students facing various challenges. Maintain accurate and confidential case records.
• Student Basic Needs Support:  Assist students with food and housing insecurity. Connect students with appropriate campus and community resources. Develop and implement programs to address student basic needs.
• Food Pantry Management: Oversee the daily operations of the campus food pantry. Coordinate food donations and inventory management. Organize volunteer schedules and training.
• Student Emergency Fund Administration: Manage the distribution of funds from the student emergency fund. Review and approve applications for emergency assistance. Track fund usage and report on outcomes.
• Participate in the on-call rotation and assist in the review and development of student support protocols.
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required, depending upon training requests and student needs.  
• Other Duties as Assigned.

Education and Experience:

• A Master's degree is required. Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, higher education, or related field is preferred.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience is required. Experience working with college students, at-risk population and providing crisis intervention is required. Experience providing outreach, consultation, case management, or crisis intervention in a university, mental health, or clinical setting is preferred.

Deadline to Apply:

Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by June 23, 2025.

This position is open until filled.