Staff Assistant, EXCEL Inclusive Student Life Coordinator (Grant Funded, Internal Applications Only)

Bridgewater State University, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Bridgewater, MASSACHUSETTS
Deadline: 07 Feb 2024

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Title Staff Assistant, EXCEL Inclusive Student Life Coordinator (Grant Funded, Internal Applications Only)
Department Summary
Bridgewater State University is an inclusive community dedicated to the lifelong success of all students, focused on the continuous improvement of its people, and responsible for leading innovation that benefits Southeastern Massachusetts, the commonwealth, and the world. Bridgewater’s accessible environment of teaching and learning stimulates critical thinking, pursuit of new knowledge, and deeper understanding, the cultivation of meaningful and diverse interpersonal relationships, and fostering an appreciation for global engagement, all aimed at transforming lives and improving the human condition.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected in our institutional values , which ensure that all students are supported and succeed.

Bridgewater State University is equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups, and those committed to working in a diverse cultural environment, are strongly encouraged to apply.
The EXCEL (Extraordinary Expectations for Career, Education and Life) Program at Bridgewater State University (BSU) is a fully inclusive postsecondary program for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Students in the EXCEL program shares the same experiences as their college peers in the areas of academics, socialization, professional development, and independent living. Students become more independent and actively engaged in creating and living their lives
Position Summary
The EXCEL Inclusive Student Life Coordinator (ISL Coordinator) works with the Excel Director to be a contact between all parties involved with the EXCEL Resident and Commuter Life programs’ implementation: EXCEL students, Residence Life staff, EXCEL staff, and partnering high school districts’ staff. The ISL coordinator will work directly with students, Residence Life Peer Mentors, Residence Life staff, and EXCEL staff. The ISL Coordinator oversees the on-going implementation of the EXCEL Residence Life program and Commuter Life program, ensuring EXCEL students have a successful transition to living and belonging on campus as campus residents or commuters.
Supervision Received: EXCEL Program Director
Supervision Exercised: Graduate Assistants, EXCEL students, EXCEL Resident Assistants
This position is grant funded meaning the terms of this appointment are based on appropriate funding from the grant.
This position is located on campus in Bridgewater, MA. This position is eligible for hybrid / remote work in accordance with BSU remote work policy.
This is an exempt, APA unit position and is subject to the terms of that union agreement.
Position Type APA Professional
Essential Duties
  • Collaborate with Assistant Director for Residential Learning Communities and Assessment to develop, implement, and coordinate all aspects of EXCEL Residence Life program (trainings, monitoring health and safety of EXCEL students, monitoring EXCEL student involvement in residence life, etc.)
  • Recruit, interview, and hire Residence Life Peer Mentors working with EXCEL Residence Life students and EXCEL Commuter Life students.
  • Recruit the EXCEL Resident Assistants, who will serve the primary support personnel for EXCEL Residence students between the hours of 8:00pm-8:00am.
  • Coordinate bi-weekly meetings with Residence Life Peer Mentors and EXCEL Resident Assistant, providing supervision to support staff.
  • Coordinate bi-weekly meetings with Education Coaches and Students to work academic and social skill goals.
  • Support and Supervise Graduate Assistant assigned to Inclusive Student Life.
  • Support Residence Hall Director by attending staff meetings with EXCEL Resident Assistant.
  • Coordinate and support EXCEL Day and Residence Life Peer Mentoring programs; work with office manager and the Director of the EXCEL Program in submitting online job descriptions, reviewing the applicant pool, and interviewing potential Peer Mentors.
  • Coordinate and support day and evening peer leader job responsibilities and daily activities.
  • Support partnering high school district staff, EXCEL student’s families and BSU EXCEL Residence Life staff; ensuring EXCEL student involvement is successful
  • Support EXCEL staff in person-centered-planning for students.


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    Required Qualifications
    • Bachelor’s Degree
    • Sensitivity to student needs, concerns, and individual issues, as well as flexibility, patience and high professional integrity
    • Commitment to customer service excellence/support to enhance an environment of equity, diversity and inclusion with the ability to work directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
    • Experience in the program planning/development and the coordination of program support of a diverse range of events.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, organization skills and attention to detail are required, as is flexibility and a sense of humor
    • Experience training, developing, and mentoring a diverse group of co-workers or employees.
    • Thrives while working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
    Preferred Qualifications
    Work Environment
    Bridgewater State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employee with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please complete and submit this electronic form: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?BridgewaterStateUniv&layout_id=18
    Special Conditions for Eligibility
    Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check.
    This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.
    EEO Statement
    Bridgewater State University (BSU) is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer which actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce. We are dedicated to providing educational, working and living environments that value the diverse backgrounds of all people.
    Salary Range $50,000 - $55,000

    Posting Detail Information


    Posting Number S01070P
    Open Date 01/29/2024
    Application Review Start Date
    Close Date 02/07/2024
    Open Until Filled No
    Special Instructions to Applicants
    Please note the following information is required to complete your application for this position:
    * A minimum of three (3) professional reference entries in space provided on the application form.
    * Resume/CV
    * Cover Letter
    * Equity and Inclusion Statement- a personal statement on a candidate’s past efforts to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion. The equity and inclusion statement is an opportunity for candidates to discuss scholarship, professional skills, and demonstrable experience that would enhance the university’s efforts to promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. Equity and inclusion statements will be considered as part of a transparent and comprehensive review of candidates’ application materials.

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