Job Category | Casual Wage |
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Position Title | Residential Commons Residential Fellow |
Full Time/Part Time | Part Time |
Division | Dean of the College |
Department | Residential Life |
Hiring Wage/Salary Range | $16.00 an hour |
Department Statement | Colgate University is a special place to work and offers many unique opportunities, including the ability to work with and among world class faculty and staff at a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University, as well as the ability to add employment at a distinct University to your resume. Successful candidates for this position will earn sick leave, paid time off, free parking, and a University 'Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore. This type of appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year for all positions combined. Should incumbents work more than a total of 999 hours in a year the appointment may not continue beyond one year of service. Residential Commons Overview At Colgate, the residential experience supports a campus community where learning doesn't happen only in the classroom, nurturing living-learning communities that encourage intellectual engagement and community development. The Residential Commons program is the foundation of the Colgate residential experience. All first-year and second-year students live in one of four Residential Commons, each with its own unique personality and characteristics. Upper-level students maintain an affiliation with their respective Commons for the lifetime of their university attendance. Under the leadership of faculty and staff co-directors, each Commons offers opportunities to extend academics beyond the classroom, from making ice cream from liquid nitrogen to tasting edible bugs to hearing your favorite professor's professional path. Through their active engagement with their Residential Commons, students develop the habits and skills that will enable them to meet the 13th goal of a Colgate education: the lifelong learner mindset that sustains a lifelong curiosity and grows in knowledge and wisdom. Through their affiliation with their Residential Commons, students experience a home away from home that is rich with opportunities for academic and social engagement, beginning with students' First-year Seminars (FSEMs) and Living-Learning Workshops (LLWs) in their first semester, that supports their transition to college and prepares them for more independent living in their junior and senior years. The Residential Commons program reflects the classroom rigor and sense of belonging students feel across the University. The Residential Commons program, an intellectual collaboration of Residential Life and the Dean of the College Division in partnership with faculty and the Dean of the Faculty Division, invites students to flourish as engaged members of Colgate's active, intellectually curious campus community, where life and learning transcend disciplines, cultures, and classrooms. Position Overview The Residential Fellow (RF) works under the supervision of the Director of the Residential Commons Program (RCP), and is assigned to one of the four Commons. In collaboration with the co-Directors and area director of their Commons, the RF supports the development and delivery of programmatic initiatives within their Residential Commons. Working with the Director of the RCP, the RF is responsible for developing and implementing programming to support residents' academic endeavors. They are also responsible for the Commons' communication efforts. The RF assists in building intellectually-engaging residential communities through interacting regularly with residents, other Residential Fellows, Community Leaders, members of the Commons Councils, and a variety of campus partners. The RF oversees and executes events, large and small, sponsored by the Residential Commons in a collaborative environment. The RF supports the development of a democratic, vibrant, inclusive, and healthy environment within the context of their living and learning communities. The supervision provided by the Director of the RCP includes significant professional development for the RF, and the possibility of opportunities for continued academic growth and preparation. This position is 25 hours per week with the Res Fellow's assigned Commons, is for a one-year appointment, and is a live-in position. If the selected RF wishes, the Director of the RCP will assist them in seeking an additional position on campus, not to exceed an additional 10 hours of a combined total of 35 hours per week. |
Accountabilities | Programming & Assessment
Community Development & Engagement
Intellectual Connection
Core Departmental Responsibilities
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Professional Experience/ Qualifications | Previous experience working as an undergraduate student in residential life or student programming. A current valid driver's license, in accordance with the University's Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Use Policy is required. Candidates must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills and be capable of creating and maintaining productive and collegial working relationships with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students, and visitors. |
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Preferred Qualifications | Colgate degree and/or experience preferred and will receive first consideration. A car is helpful, although not required. |
Education | Bachelor's degree required. |
Physical Requirements | |
Other Information | This is a part-time, 10-month, live-in position Position begins August 5th, 2024 and concludes no later than May 20th, 2025 Room and partial board are provided |
Requisition Number | 2024CW005Posting |
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Temporary | Yes |
Work Schedule | Typical schedule: 25 hours per week A total of 35-36 weeks of working time |
Job Open Date | 03/14/2024 |
Job Close Date | |
Open Until Filled | Yes |
Special Instructions Summary | |
EEO Statement | It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, being or having been victims of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. |
Clery Act |
CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: . Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at . |
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