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Living Learning Program Manager, Residence Life

Employer
University of St. Thomas
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Start date
Jun 18, 2019
Closing date
Jul 18, 2019

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Category
Education
Job Type
Employee
Employment Status
Full Time

Job Details


Living Learning Program Manager, Residence Life
Posted Date 1 month ago(5/21/2019 12:49 PM)
Number of Openings 1
Closing Date Open until Filled
Type of Search Staff
Who May Apply This position is open to all qualified applicants.
Position Number 2019-4098
Campus
St Paul
Department/Unit Residence Life - Student Affairs
FLSA Status Exempt/Salaried
Employment Type Full-Time Staff
Benefits Eligible Yes

OVERVIEW

The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for a Living Learning Program Manager opportunity within Residence Life.

The University of St. Thomas embraces diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. We welcome applicants of diverse races, ethnicities, geographic origins, gender identities, ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations, religions, work experience, physical and intellectual abilities, and financial means. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. This commitment is consistent with our mission to inspire our students, using the Catholic intellectual tradition, to think critically, work skillfully, and act wisely – all for the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

  • Up to 100% tuition remission for employees, spouses, and dependents upon eligibility
  • A generous Employer retirement contribution of 9.4% of annual salary upon eligibility
  • Medical, dental, and vision options
  • Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits

JOB SUMMARY

The Department of Residence Life is implementing a two-year residency requirement, collaborating on the First-Year Experience program, enhancing its Living Learning Program with growth in the first-year and expansion into the second-year, increasing its housing capacity, and renovating its existing portfolio to best serve the future learning and engagement needs of students.

The Living Learning Program Manager for the Department of Residence Life will primarily provide leadership and coordination for the Living Learning Program (LLP). The LLP includes first-year living learning communities (LLCs), first-year themed/special interest communities, and second-year LLC/themed/special interest communities. This position will focus on the implementation and coordination of co-curricular student learning within the LLP that aligns with the division's Tommie Advantage curricular approach, and emphasizes collaboration across the division and university. The position will work closely with Faculty, Academic Affairs, Academic Counseling & Support, the Center for Student Achievement, Student Affairs, Dining Services, and Enrollment Services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Provide Leadership and Coordination for First-Year Living and Learning:
    • Collaborate with the First-Year Experience Committee, Academic Counseling & Support, Faculty and Academic Affairs Administration to secure courses, faculty, and/or academic connections to all first-year living learning communities.
    • Ensure the creation of communities that support retention, diversity and inclusion, and preparation for the challenges of our world.
    • Collaborate with Enrollment Services to market and recruit first-year students into the program.
    • Support the development and implementation of the First-Year Experience Program and the Tommie Advantage curriculum.
    • Partner with the Center for Student Achievement to design and implement a model of continuous assessment and improvement.
    • Provide supervision of undergraduate and graduate students
  • Provide Leadership and Coordination for Second-Year Living and Learning:
    • Create, Design and Launch Second-Year Living Learning Communities as part of the two-year residency requirement and integration of living and learning across campus.
    • Collaborate with Faculty and Academic Affairs to secure academic connections to all second-year living learning communities.
    • Collaborate divisionally to provide experiential and applied learning, i.e., well-being, sustainability, career competencies, inclusive leadership.
    • Partner with the Center for Student Achievement to design and implement a model of continuous assessment and improvement.
    • Serve as a liaison to Career Development to facilitate targeted career development opportunities.
    • Provide supervision of undergraduate and graduate students

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Three years of program administration/office management experience, preferably in higher education

An equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills have been acquired may be substituted.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in related field
  • Experience working in Student Affairs or Residence Life
  • Background with curricular approach to work in Residence Life and/or Student Affairs a plus

HOW TO APPLY

On the University of St. Thomas Jobs page, follow the instructions to complete an online application which includes uploading a resume and copy/pasting a job specific cover letter.

In light of its commitment to create and maintain a safe learning and working environment, employment with the University of St. Thomas requires consent and successful completion of a background screening.

The University of St. Thomas, Minnesota Human Resources Department advertises the official job listing on its website at www.stthomas.edu/jobs.

The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer




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St Thomas BannerEstablished in 1885, the University of St. Thomas is located in the major metropolitan area of Minneapolis-St. Paul, and is Minnesota's largest private university. Its 11,000 students pursue degrees in a wide range of liberal arts, professional, and graduate programs.

At the University of St. Thomas, our employees work in an environment where their contributions matter. A career at St. Thomas offers opportunities to get involved with students, faculty, staff, and the community. This level of engagement creates a true sense of purpose and belonging.

The University of St. Thomas has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion, to equal opportunity policies and practices, and to the principles and goals of affirmative action. In that spirit the University strongly encourages applications from women, persons of color, and persons with disabilities.

As a large employer, the University of St. Thomas offers a wide variety of career opportunities, excellent compensation and benefits, and ongoing training and development.

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