Office of Student Affairs

Grinnell College, a highly selective liberal-arts college, is seeking a Residence Life Coordinator.

Position Description: (Starts July 21, 2008 - live-in position) Personal counseling, advising, program planning and implementation, supervision of student staff, on-call duties, and responsible for an area of approximately 250 students. Quarter-time assignment in one of the following areas: academic advising, career development, international students, student Activities, Multi-cultural office, Educational programming related to drugs and alcohol, and health and wellness.

Qualifications: Master's degree in student personnel, counseling, social work or related field required. Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills; ability to work independently, as a member of the student affairs team, and with a highly selective student population within a rigorous academic setting. Specific areas of strength sought are: common sense and good judgment; flexibility and openness; and a tolerance for ambiguity in diverse situations.

Benefits: Minimum salary of $25,000 for 10 months plus furnished apartment (includes computer, cable, Internet and local phone service), washer and dryer, and meal plan for academic year. Some small pets, no vehicle parking fee, $1200 professional development funds, relocation reimbursement, and other fringe benefits as eligible (medical, dental, vision, etc.).

Application Process: Send a cover letter, a resume, and a list of three references with phone numbers to:

Grinnell College, Attn: Sheree Andrews, Office of Student Affairs, Grinnell, Iowa 50112-1690 or e-mail to andrewsl@grinnell.edu.

Grinnell College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting and retaining highly-qualified individuals who collectively reflect the diversity of the nation. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, creed or disability.