Randolph College · 1 day ago
Coordinator of Commuter Life and Leadership Development (54007)
Randolph College Incorporated - Lynchburg, VA 24503
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expRandolph College is seeking a Coordinator of Commuter Life and Leadership Development who will supervise and advise student groups connected to Orientation and Commuter Life. This role involves event planning, mentoring, and community building, while also fulfilling departmental tasks and representing the Student Affairs staff in various capacities.
Responsibilities
Supervise Davenport Leaders
Advise Commuter Students
Supervise the Commuters at Randolph (CAR) Club
Assist with advising Omicron Delta Kappa
Oversee the budget and website for respective departments
Supervise Davenport leaders
Develop comprehensive training for Davenport leaders
Support admissions and student enrollment programming when Davenport leaders are needed
Work collaboratively with academic affairs, student affairs, enrollment management, student retention, and the office of diversity, identity, culture, and inclusion
Plan, direct, and oversee orientation check-in operations for specialized student populations, exercising independent judgment to resolve logistical, staffing, and student-related issues in real time
Serve as the departmental lead during Orientation sessions, including formally introducing speakers, facilitating program flow, and ensuring alignment with institutional goals and messaging
Act as an authorized representative of the department and the Division of Student Affairs during Orientation programming, responding to student and family concerns and making on-the-spot decisions as needed
Administer and evaluate Orientation processes, including development and implementation of procedures, coordination with campus partners, and assessment of program effectiveness to recommend improvements
Oversee Commuter Life at Randolph and Re-Build and Brand the Student Organization, Commuters at Randolph (CAR)
Manage and oversee the commuter student approval process
Help with onboarding and educational opportunities for Commuter Students during Orientation
Oversee Commuter Lounge Space, including lockers
Plan events to connect commuter students with one another and with campus resources
Hold Monthly Drop-In Meetings to connect with commuters and hear their concerns
Plan Commuter Student Appreciation Day/Week each year
Orchestrate the annual student leader selection process
Coordinate with the Director of Residence Life & Conduct and Assistant Dean of Students to plan recruitment strategies, individual and group interviews, and selection of new student leaders
Create advertisement materials and promote available student leadership positions through workshops, in-person meetings, social media, and flyers
Design, coordinate, and facilitate leadership development workshops for students, including establishing learning outcomes, selecting content and presenters, and evaluating program effectiveness
Plan, direct, and lead leadership development trainings and overnight or extended-day retreats, exercising independent judgment over program structure, logistics, and risk management in coordination with campus partners
Develop and oversee First-Year Friday Events, including program planning, coordination with campus stakeholders, and real-time decision-making to ensure successful execution
Direct the planning and execution of the annual Leadership Awards Ceremony, including coordination of timelines, selection processes, logistics, and collaboration with internal and external partners
Serve as a conduct-hearing officer and adjudicate violations of the Randolph College Student Handbook entitled: The Wildcat Way
Attend divisional staff meetings
Represent the division through campus-wide committee work and other administrative assignments
Assist with the room assignment process for first-year and returning students
Ensure proper administration and enforcement of college policies and procedures
Serve as a conduct investigator for the College
Make referrals to appropriate resources both on and off campus
Other duties as assigned at the discretion of the Assistant Dean of Students
Participate in a 24/7 on-call and emergency response rotation for the entire campus
Respond to all texts and calls received on the administrator on-call phone
While on-call, serve as a resource for all HRs, RAs, Campus Safety Officers, Communication Officers, B&G on-call staff, Counselor on-call, Fire and Safety Professionals, and EMS providers
Keep the assistant dean informed of life-threatening emergencies or serious disruptions that may require on or off-campus intervention and follow-up
Submit appropriate incident report documentation immediately upon completion of responding to a call
Assist with serving as the on-call administrator during the summer (after commencement in May, June, July, and August)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
1-2 years of undergraduate experience working in residence life, student activities, programming, or related area
Comprehensive knowledge of college student development theory, program assessment, and high-impact practices
Strong problem-solving and organizational skills, ability to work independently, confident in decision-making
Excellent written and public communications skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, administrators, faculty, staff, and external community partners
Ability to collaborate with other departments
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously with excellent time management
Strong problem-solving and organizational skills, ability to work independently
Ability to maintain confidential information
Pre-employment criminal and credit background check
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Preferred
Master's degree in higher education, student personnel or a related area
1-2 years professional experience working in a campus life, student activities, programming, or related area; graduate level experience may be considered
Company
Randolph College
Randolph College is a private liberal arts and sciences college located in Lynchburg, Virginia
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Endeavour Foundation
2024-03-05Grant
Leadership Team
Victor Gosnell
Chief Technology Officer
Keesha B.
Chief Diversity Officer
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