Coordinator of Residence Life (Programming)

The internationally recognized Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy® (IMSA) develops creative, ethical leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.  As a teaching and learning laboratory created by the State of Illinois, IMSA enrolls academically talented Illinois students (grades 10-12) in its advanced, residential college preparatory program. It also serves thousands of educators and students in Illinois and beyond through innovative instructional programs that foster imagination and inquiry (www.imsa.edu).

The faculty and staff of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy® (IMSA) invite you to join them in shaping and implementing the next generation of innovative and engaging learning experiences.  IMSA is actively seeking applications for the full-time position of Coordinator of Residence Life Programming in the Office of Residence Life.  

The Department of Residence Life is a part of the Office of Student Affairs and strives to provide students with an equitable, safe, healthy, and comfortable living environment for IMSA’s diverse student population.  Students live on campus in residence hall communities, which foster their personal, social, intellectual and ethical leadership development.  The Residence Life staff is composed of two Coordinators of Residence Life, 28 Resident Counselors and Day Hall Monitors, as well as the Administrative Assistant who supports the Residence Life department.

The Coordinators of Residence Life are 11-month, full-time, live-on, professional staff members, whose key responsibilities include providing leadership for the Residence Life department, facilitation of staff hiring and training, execution of emergency procedures, crisis response, and supervision as well as mentoring and training of Resident Counselors. The Coordinators work with the Executive Director of Campus Experience to provide structure, leadership, vision, and development to the Department of Residence Life. The Coordinator of Residence Life Programming work hours vary and include evening and weekend responsibilities as the Administrator on Call. The Coordinators of Residence Life report to the Executive Director of Campus Experience.

The required skills and experience for this position include:

• →Master’s degree
• →Minimum of two years professional experience working in residential life and/or school setting
• →Demonstrated crisis management skills and ability to respond to emergency situations requiring the use of stairs, quick movement, and administration of first aid/CPR
• →Effective oral and written communication skills
• →Comfortable using technology to communicate and increase efficiency including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite and Google Business Suite
• →Experience in the area of diversity, equity and inclusion to provide culturally competent training for Residence Life staff
• →Strong service orientation and ability to relate effectively with diverse individuals and groups at all levels of the organization
• →Demonstrated ability to be productive, deliver high quality work, take initiative, use good judgement, and problem solve
• →Ability and willingness to work irregular hours
• →Valid driver's license 

Preferred Qualifications:

• →Minimum two years of experience hiring, training and evaluating professional staff