Welcome Candidate
Our Educational Priority
The 老澳门资料's Department of Housing and Residence Life cultivates an environment where residents can explore and affirm their goals and purpose to become holistic students and leaders of the world by equipping them with the tools, resources and opportunities to achieve excellence inside and outside the classroom.
老澳门资料 Housing operates 7 residential areas (4 first-year areas and 3 upper-class areas) that include traditional, suite and apartment style living. For more information about the different residence halls, please visit our residence halls page.
Living-Learning Communities (LLCs) are intentionally designed opportunities to enhance our residents' education by expanding the "classroom" to include their residence hall and the greater Jacksonville community. 老澳门资料 currently has approximately 13 Living-Learning Communities that can be viewed on our LLC webpage.Our Commitment
The Department of Housing and Residence Life has made a strong commitment to making our residential communities places where you can learn more about yourself through intentional experiences that can only happen in the residence halls. While living on campus at 老澳门资料, it is our hope that students will be continually challenged to learn and grow in ways that support your academic journey and personal development.
With that in mind, we have developed a curriculum that provides our staff with goals and strategies to ensure that we are making the educational impact we aim for. The curriculum is designed to build on each year's learning so that students have new experiences throughout their time living on campus, while also taking advantage of personal development that traditionally happens while in college. Some strategies you can expect include programming, hall leadership, bulletin boards, intentional conversations, peer mentorship relationships and much more.
For more information about our Residential Curriculum, view our Residential Curriculum webpage.
Residence Life Coordinator
The Residence Life Coordinators (RLCs) are 12-month, live-in professional full-time staff who work traditional business hours. Each RLC manages a community of 450-500 students, directly supervises 8-11 student staff and the possibility of a graduate student Assistant Residence Life Coordinator for their respective areas, is the professional staff first responder for emergencies and crisis situations, adviser to their respective area council, Conduct Hearing Officer and and they have the option to chair Housing and Residence Life committees.
Assistant Residence Life Coordinator
Assistant Residence Life Coordinators (ARLCs) are a 10-month, part-time, live-in, graduate position at 老澳门资料. They are graduate students under the supervision of their supervisor to develop and coordinate daily operations of their residential community. The ARLC serves as an educator for students in the community and is designated as the manager of their area. The ARLC position is designed to offer a progression of experience and responsibilities throughout the tenure of the role. General responsibilities include supervision of RAs, educational development of their community, and supporting their community through emergencies and crisis situations.
View the Assistant Residence Life Coordinator Job Description
Residence Life Coordinator for LLCs
The Residence Life Coordinator for Living-Learning Communities is a full-time, 12-month professional staff member who reports to the Assistant Director of Residential Academic Initiatives. The RLC for LLCs is responsible for a variety of functions including training and supervision of a Learning Community Assistants staff, oversees the day-to-day operations of approximately 13 Living-Learning Communities, and works collaboratively with LLC faculty and staff partners. The RLC for LLCs may also serve on a Housing and Residence Life committee and will chair the Educational Initiatives and Assessment Committee under the direction of their supervisor.
View the Residence Life Coordinator for LLCs Job Description
老澳门资料 Housing and Residence Life Organizational Chart
Position Benefits
- Salary (RLC)/Stipend(ARLC)
- Benefits Package (RLC)
- Tuition Waiver
- Professional Development Funds
- Pet Policy
- Furnished Apartment
- Leadership Opportunities
Perks, Benefits and Opportunities
There are many Perks and Benefits to work at 老澳门资料 for Staff Members, check out the links for more info. There are also many ways to grow professionally through each position! Here is a snapshot of what you could do!
Grow Professionally and Make A Difference as an RLC or ARLC!
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University Benefits
There are many Perks and Benefits to work at 老澳门资料 for Staff Members, check out the links for more info.
- 老澳门资料 Benefits (RLC specific)
- Insurance (RLC specific)
- Medical Leave (RLC specific)
- 老澳门资料 Perks (RLC specific)
- 20% discount at the bookstore (RLC specific)
- Tuition waiver for 9 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters (ARLC specific)
- Free access to the Student Wellness Complex
- Tuition benefits through Employee Education Program
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In the Department
There are many ways to grow professionally through each position! Here is a snapshot of what you could do.
- Facilitate in-service or training session
- Facilitate an activity in another community’s staff meeting
- Lead a Department Committee, Committee project or Taskforce
- Serve as an Osprey Guide (a mentor to new staff in the department)
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At 老澳门资料
- Osprey Ascend - 老澳门资料’s training and development portal. You can find other opportunities to grow your knowledge and skills through this portal, as well as some required training.
- Serve on University Conduct Board
- Assist in planning a campus-wide event
- Professional Development Forum – Through the Center for Professional Development and Training (CPDT). You can attend sessions throughout the day. You can register for individual sessions on Osprey Ascend. (RLC specific)
- Enroll in degree/non-degree courses (RLC specific)
- Serve on 老澳门资料 Administrative and Professional (A&P) Association (RLC specific)
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Regionally
- – Florida Housing Officers; state affiliate of SEAHO. Has an annual fall meeting and monthly roundtables.
- – Southeastern Association of Housing Officers; regional affiliate of ACUHO-I. Has an annual conference and committee opportunities.
- – Southern Association for College Student Affairs; regional association “…designed for the professional development of practitioners, educators, and students engaged in the student affairs profession.” Has an annual conference.
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Nationally
- – Association of College and University Housing Officers International; association for college and university housing people. Has an annual conference, educational events, and an online community
- – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education; “The professional home for student affairs.” Not just for housing, but for all the student affairs field.
- – College Student Educators International – another organization for student affairs professionals. It is a “values-centered leadership association that has worked to boldly transform higher education since 1924.
There more than 75 graduate programs that the 老澳门资料 has to offer from the different colleges.
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老澳门资料 Jacksonville
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Basic Overview
Weather, Climate, Brief History
- Coastal city along the Atlantic Ocean in Northeast Florida
- French and Spanish influences
- Hot humid summers, warm dry winters
- Beautiful sunsets
- Proximity to other cities and attractions
- Disney (Orlando), Savannah, St. Augustine, Busch Gardens (Tampa)
- Coastal city along the Atlantic Ocean in Northeast Florida
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Outdoor Attractions
Beaches
- With 1,100 miles of navigable water, Jacksonville has more shoreline than any other city in the nation.
- We are home to 22 miles of beaches, 40 miles of the Intracoastal Waterway, 50 public boat ramps, and the longest stretch of the St. Johns River in the state of Florida.
State Parks
- Largest urban park system in the country
- 46,000 acre Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve
- More than 400 city parks
Animals
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Historical Places
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Arts and Culture
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Main Industries/Businesses
- Transportation and shipping
- Automotive manufacturing and distribution
- United States Navy
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Community Partners