Student - Graduate Coordinator for First Year Communities

The Graduate Coordinator for First Year Communities supports student wellbeing and success for first year students living in on-campus housing. This role includes direct student interaction to help support retention initiatives, encourage personal growth and well-being, and promote a sense of belonging at Butler.

Duties:

• Student Growth and Development – 20%

o Support students navigating the life cycle of relationships and complex interpersonal dynamics, including participating in roommate mediations and working with students in challenging interpersonal situations

• Community Building and Support – 20%

o Coordinate and execute programming explicitly in support of First Year student success

o Maintain regular contact with students in residence

• Retention Efforts – 15%

o Special population outreach

o Dawg Discussion Follow Up

o Collaboration with University partners, especially the SEE office and the Student Success Center

o Direct student follow up during enrollment periods

• Student Well Being – 15%

o Conduct student check ins and meetings as directed

o Follow up with students after distressing situations

• Administration & Management – 10%

o Maintain complete and accurate records regarding student and building concerns

• On Call Duty Rotation – 10%

o Respond via phone & in-person to various emergency and crisis situations

o Collaborate with emergency personnel and campus resources to provide student support o Submit appropriate documentation to report concerns and actions taken

o Support on-call student staff

• Facilities Management – 10%

o Support all building related tasks including opening, closing, health & safety checks, and all needed maintenance activities

o Work closely with American Campus Communities and Butler Facilities

o Maintain accurate records regarding occupancy, room changes, facilities concerns, and damage billing for the unit

• University and Division Responsibilities – 5%

o Participate in and contribute to division and university meetings and events as directed

• Other duties as assigned

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be currently pursuing a graduate degree at an accredited institution of higher education

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills

• Experience working with college students

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form

• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions

• Ability to diffuse and respond effectively to situations involving intense pressures and/or unpredictable persons

• Physical ability to climb stairs in order to reach the top floor of a residence hall in an emergency situation without assistance

Position Compensation:

• $12,000 stipend per year, paid monthly over a 10 month appointment (August 1 - May 31) • This position is expected to work 20 hours per week. Hours may vary during peak periods. • Tuition assistance of $5,000 for a Butler graduate program

▪ No tuition assistance for Non Butler Graduate Programs

• Residential Meal Plan during the academic term

• Semi-furnished On-Campus Apartment

▪ Includes WiFi & Utilities