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Coordinator of Residential Student Support

  • 10002120
  • Fairfax, Virginia, United States
  • Virginia, United States
  • UL
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  • Administrative or Professional Faculty
  • George Mason University

Department: University Life

Classification: Administrative Faculty

Job Category: Administrative or Professional Faculty

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible

Salary: Salary range starting low to mid $50k; commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department:

The Student Support and Advocacy Center (SSAC) is committed to providing an empowering environment for all Mason students to seek support services and to explore healthy life choices. The Center offers educational programming, one-on-one consultations, and resources in the areas of sexual and interpersonal violence, financial well-being, basic needs, substance use, and collegiate recovery. Staff also assist students encountering barriers to personal success.

About the Position:

As a coordinated effort within the Division of University Life at George Mason University, the departments of Housing and Residence Life and the Student Support and Advocacy Center established a formal collaborative endeavor to address concerns regarding residential students in distress. The Coordinator manages a caseload of residential students in distress cases and works to develop individual action plans to assist in addressing concerns identified by the student, a university employee, or any other concerned individual. The Coordinator reports directly to the Assistant Director of Care & Outreach. The purpose of this collaboration provides students with guidance to support their personal success and overall well-being.

Responsibilities:

  • Manages referrals and student issues related to distress intervention, meets with students and consults with Assistant Director when appropriate. Responds to referrals and other communication from residents and staff. Ensures student records are maintained in accordance with University policies and applicable laws.
  • Implements developmentally appropriate interventions, coordinates resources and services, and monitors follow-up and progress of students in distress cases. Provides individualized support to students with concerns related to mental health, financial distress, food insecurity, and other challenges.
  • Collaborates with other units in assisting students in distress including, but not limited to, Counseling and Psychological Services; Student Health Services; Student Conduct; Disability Services; University Police; and appropriate academic administrators and faculty from around the University. Collaborates with Residential Communities staff to coordinate outreach.
  • Provides support and guidance to offices in matters pertaining to case management; consults with the Assistant Director of Residential Student Support, Associate Director of the Student Support and Advocacy Center, Associate Director of Residential Student Success, and Dean of Students staff when impact of a situation crosses functional boundaries. Serves as a member of the University CARE Team.

Required Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience;
  • Experience typically obtained in 1+ years of full-time work in direct service to individuals facing life challenges;
  • Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills;
  • Problem solving and analytical skills;
  • Ability to maintain confidential information;
  • Ability to build and maintain successful collaborative relationships in a diverse campus community;
  • Ability to demonstrate skills to work in a high-paced environment with frequent interruptions; and
  • Ability to operate various software programs, including data management platforms and Microsoft Office products.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience typically obtained in 2+ years of full-time experience in a university setting within student affairs managing student in distress cases and related issues;
  • Previous work experience with a behavior intervention or CARE team;
  • Knowledge about college student mental health concerns; and
  • Ability to effectively engage with a diverse population of students facing a spectrum of life challenges.

Instructions to Applicants: 

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Coordinator of Residential Student Support at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and resume.

Posting Open Date:  January 13, 2025

For Full Consideration, Apply by:  January 27, 2025

Open Until Filled:  Yes

 

 

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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