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Macalester's diverse student body comprises over 2,000 undergraduates from all 50 states and the District of Columbia, as well as 99 countries.\nSince its founding in 1874, Macalester has provided students with the inspiration, insight, and experience to become successful and ethical leaders. Located in St. Paul, Minnesota, Macalester enrolls nearly 2,100 students who come from every state, the District of Columbia, and 99 countries. Macalester is a distinctive liberal arts college known for its innovation of scholarship. Macalester is proud of its longstanding commitment to social justice and creating a respectful environment for all people, inclusive of sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, gender, religion, age, and ability. Macalester strongly encourages applications from everyone who would enrich our community, including people of color, individuals with disabilities, and women.\nResidential Life\nResidential Life at Macalester College utilizes a student-focused, learning-centered approach to foster resident development, authentic relationships, and inclusive living communities. We do this through our implementation of the community learning model, community standards, and housing services.\nLiving on campus is an important part of a Macalester student’s education. Residential Life focuses on the whole student experience as well as fostering learning beyond the classroom setting. Students are provided numerous opportunities to learn about themselves as well as meet, interact, and develop relationships with others on the floor, building community with those who are different from themselves. Our goal is to give students a greater understanding of their responsibility to the local, national, and global communities as citizens of the world.\nResidential Life at Macalester serves approximately 1300 students in campus housing. All first-year and sophomore students are required to live on-campus. About one fourth of the junior class and one fifth of the senior class also live on campus. Living options include traditional and suite style residence halls, theme houses, language houses, and apartments located above a Grand Avenue restaurant.\nStaffing includes five professional, masters’s degree level Residence Hall Directors (RHD), an Assistant Director, two Associate Directors and the Executive Director of Residential Life. It also includes a student staff of 34 Resident Assistants and 5 Office Assistants, and 5 Programming Assistants. The RHD staff trains, coaches, and supervises a team of undergraduate paraprofessionals (Resident Assistants) who are resources, educators, and community builders to our students. RHDs and RAs are also visible and involved members of their residential communities. All members of the staff work in collaboration with students, faculty and staff to provide opportunities, support, and a rewarding living environment to residents. Office Assistants (OA) are students who provide a welcoming environment in the building in which they’re assigned and offer administrative support to the multiple living communities. Programming Assistants (PAs) develop programming for students in the residence halls.\nResponsibilities & Qualifications\nManages the daily operation of a residence hall area, including supervision of student staff members, management of facilities and hall operations, creating an inclusive community, and facilitating conflict resolution.\nDevelops positive relationships with hall residents and other students through availability, counseling, and advising\nServes as a conduct hearing officer for residential students. Maintains a presence in the residence halls and on-campus during business hours, occasional evening and weekend programming, and while on-call.\nUses knowledge of student development theory to implement educational opportunities and foster learning in the residence halls. \nDevelops, implements and participates in Residential Life functions such as student staff recruitment, selection, and training.\nServes as a member of the Macalester on-call team (crisis/emergency response) via rotating campus-wide duty coverage.\nPartners with campus colleagues to develop and facilitate social engagement and educational workshops for residential students.\nCompletes other responsibilities as assigned. Participates as an active member of the team. Participates in department and college activities and supports the implementation of shared goals and initiatives. Provides backup support to other members of the team.\nQualifications:\nKnowledge of student learning and development, particularly in a residential living environment. Strong commitment to diversity and social justice with an understanding of how to advance a culture that is welcoming and inclusive.\nAbility to utilize or learn basic office computing software.\nAbility to manage multiple projects and prioritize.\nDemonstrated the ability to be flexible and work with ambiguity. Strong problem-solving skills.\nMicrosoft Office Suite and Google Suite, computer, printer, copier, scanner. \nAbility to manage a budget and properly manage purchases/receipts. \nAbility to communicate effectively to students, team, and partners. \nAbility to supervise student staff.\nBachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred \nCompensation:\n$42,456.00-$44,385.00 AnnuallyUnion:\nMAPEBenefits\nAt Macalester,we are proud to offer excellent comprehensive employee benefits. Here are some highlights:\n10% employer contributions to the retirement plan. \nOutstanding vacation and sick time packages, plus an additional 10 holidays.\nCompetitive health, dental, vision, and life & disability insurance\nGenerous employer contribution to Health Savings Account.\nTuition assistance which pays between 75% - 90% of eligible tuition for employee dependents at select institutions.\nFree primary care for most services through Nice Healthcare when enrolled in a Macalester health plan.\nAccess to the athletics fitness facility, wellness coaching, and activities.\nThese are just some of the great benefits Macalester has to offer! To see our full benefits packages and options, please visit our Benefits Page\nBargaining units may have slightly different benefits negotiated in their contracts. Please see applicable contracts for more details.\nSatisfactory completion of a criminal background check is a condition of employment.\nApplication Guidelines\nFor best consideration, please submit your cover letter and resume through theMacalester Employment Opportunities webpage by October 14th. No applications will be received after this date.\nJaclyn Howard\nTalent Acquisition Manager\n\nMacalester College does not discriminate on the grounds of sex, gender identity, race, color, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, veteran status, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, or other categories protected by law. 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