Munson-Williams seeks a dynamic and creative individual to fill our Residence Life Coordinator position.
Position Summary
The Residence Life Coordinator is a 12-month live-on/in position that oversees the residence halls on the PrattMWP College of Art and Design campus in Utica, N.Y. The position includes evening and weekend hours and participation in professional staff on-call rotation. The Residence Life Coordinator directly supervises 9-10 Resident Assistants (students), attends and leads meetings, upholds hall rules and regulations as outlined in the Student Handbook, responds/handles crisis management situations, performs departmental responsibilities, and assists with programming with the RAs and Student Activities and Leadership Coordinator.
Why choose Munson-Williams for your next career opportunity?
Munson-Williams creates transformational arts experiences that cultivate curiosity and creativity, enlighten, educate, and inspire. We offer exceptional benefits such as health, retirement, and dental and vision plans, generous paid time off, free art classes for you and your family, tickets to live performances, films, and so much more! Discover us atwww.mwpai.org
About us
Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute (Munson-Williams) is an internationally prominent fine arts center serving diverse audiences through three program divisions – Museum of Art, School of Art, and Performing Arts. Munson-Williams was founded in 1919 and hosts some 600 events annually where patrons enjoy exhibitions, performances, art classes, and family-oriented activities.
The Museum of Art is renowned for its art collection and iconic building designed by Phillip Johnson. Among the nation’s most significant mid-sized art museums, its distinguished permanent collection is focused on 300 years of fine and decorative arts, with strengths in 19th-century American painting, sculpture, and decorative arts, works on paper including photography, and European and American modern and contemporary painting and sculpture.
The School of Art offers a robust community arts education program featuring a wide range of art classes. Munson-Williams also includes PrattMWP College of Art and Design, a college program affiliated with Pratt Institute, Brooklyn. At PrattMWP, 200 students spend the first two years of their bachelor of fine arts degree program on the Munson-Williams campus in Utica before completing their studies at Pratt’s main campus in Brooklyn.
The Performing Arts division presents world-famous soloists and ensembles, rising stars, recitals with commentary, cinema, family programs, outdoor festivals and concerts, and a wide array of art-related events in the museum’s 270-seat auditorium or sculpture court, which seats 500 patrons.
Munson-Williams is located in the heart of New York State with easy travel to the Adirondack region, Cooperstown, Syracuse, and Albany, and just a few hours from Boston, New York, and Montreal.
Our Culture
Munson-Williams and our PrattMWP college program are committed to community engagement and to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Residence Life Coordinator will model the values and culture of the organization to colleagues and the public by being welcoming, inclusive, and respectful and will value collaboration across the organization.
Essential Job Functions
Resident Assistants
Supervises 9 to 10 RA’s assigned to each residential hall as paraprofessional staff selected from first year PrattMWP students to serve as RA’s during their sophomore year
Provide leadership, consistent and constructive feedback on job performance, supervise the RA staff during Pre-College if offered
Facilitate the RA evaluation process each fall
Building Management
Work with Facilities and Campus Safety on maintenance, safety, and security of the residence halls
Coordinate health and fire safety inspections and follow-up on any safety concerns
Student Conduct, Crisis Management
Responsible for upholding Munson-Williams’ rules and regulations as outlined in all handbooks, including the PrattMWP Student Handbook, in a proactive and educational manner
Handle crisis management situations (mental health, roommate conflicts, student conduct, staff issues) including appropriate response in accordance with Munson-Williams policies
Act as part of the professional on-call rotation (Academic Year, Pre-College Program) and reach out to students of concern on campus
Act as hearing officer for conduct cases during the academic year
Community Building, Programming, Special Events Planning
Be a positive and active presence in the residence halls by providing high quality co-curricular programs designed to create vibrant residence hall communities
Manage the RA programming model
Provide assistance with Student Activities or other projects within Student Life or Munson-Williams as assigned by the Student Life Assistant Director
Help facilitate Orientation, Open House, Family and Alumni Weekend, and Accepted Student Reception
Administration and Departmental Responsibilities
May be required to remain on campus during fall or spring breaks as needed for PrattMWP students in residence
Participate in departmental functions, projects, or committees as assigned, including but not limited to: housing operation management, opening and closing of the residence halls, RA staff selection for the academic year
Participate in staff training and development opportunities offered by Residence Life and other campus departments
Pre-College Programming
Help facilitate all residential and programmatic aspects of the Pre-College Program
Assist with weekend off-campus activities and on campus during open studio hours
Will serve on interdepartmental committees as required and complete other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Required - Associate’s degree (Bachelor’s preferred) in Education, College Student Personnel Administration, Counseling or related field and 1 to 3 years of job related experience
In addition
Strong math, reading, analytical, and deductive / inductive reasoning skills
Effective organizational and time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks, work
Required - Associate’s degree (Bachelor’s preferred) in Education, College Student Personnel Administration, Counseling or related field and 1 to 3 years of job related experience
In addition
Strong math, reading, analytical, and deductive / inductive reasoning skills
Effective organizational and time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, and follow through on all assignments with minimal direction
Excellent communication skills and professional interpersonal skills to interact with Munson-Williams students, staff, and faculty
Strong communication skills for training and assisting student employees
Critical thinking, consensus building, and problem-solving skills
independently, and follow through on all assignments with minimal direction
Excellent communication skills and professional interpersonal skills to interact with Munson-Williams students, staff, and faculty
Strong communication skills for training and assisting student employees
Critical thinking, consensus building, and problem-solving skills
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $36,000 to $38,000 with on-campus housing and meals when PrattMWP is in session
Munson-Williams offers an excellent benefits package which includes:
Medical, dental, and vision insurances for the employee, their spouse/domestic partner, and dependents.
Paid group life insurance with the ability to purchase additional optional life insurance
Paid short-term and long-term disability coverages
Participation in the Munson-Williams TIAA Retirement plan after one year of service
Generous time off including sick time, holiday, early closing on summer Fridays and annual PTO of 14 days with increases beginning in the 4th year
Other benefits include: Employer Assistance Program, Museum of Art Membership with reciprocal admission to other Museums, free School of Art classes for you and your family, and complimentary tickets to world-class performances, films, and children’s performances
As a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization under the IRS Code, Munson-Williams is considered a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain non-profit and public employers.
To Apply:
If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications or check off all the boxes, you should still consider applying. An important part of our interview process is understanding why this position and our mission particularly interests you.
Applications will be reviewed as received. Send a cover letter, resume, and three professional references: hrjobs@mwpai.edu.
Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute, 310 Genesee Street, Utica, NY13502
Inquiries on this position: Human Resources (315) 797-0000, extension 2153.
Required - Associate’s degree (Bachelor’s preferred) in Education, College Student Personnel Administration, Counseling or related field and 1 to 3 years of job related experience
In addition
Strong math, reading, analytical, and deductive / inductive reasoning skills
Effective organizational and time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, and follow through on all assignments with minimal direction
Excellent communication skills and professional interpersonal skills to interact with Munson-Williams students, staff, and faculty
Strong communication skills for training and assisting student employees
Critical thinking, consensus building, and problem-solving skills
Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute is a multicultural arts center with three main divisions: Museum of Art, School of Art and Performing Arts. Together, the programs of the three divisions make MWPAI the chief provider of cultural resources in the region. The Museum of Art is renowned for its art collection and Phillip Johnson-designed building. The School of Art offers the nationally accredited PrattMWP foundation program in its affiliation with Pratt Institute and a community arts education program offering art classes and workshops. The Performing Arts division offers a wide-ranging, year-round programming of artistically excellent and diverse performing arts and cinema presentations, as well as extensive educational activities.
PrattMWP College of Art and Design is an NASAD accredited foundation college art program, created through an affiliation between Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute, Utica, NY, and Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY. Students do their first two foundation years of a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at here at our campus and then matriculate to the Brooklyn campus for completion. The campus houses approximately 170 students majoring in Fine Arts, Communi...cations Design, Photography, and Art and Design Education. Visit the PrattMWP website for more information about the college.
Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute is located in the heart of New York State, foothills of the Adirondack Mountains and centrally located with easy travel to Cooperstown, Albany, Syracuse and a few hours from Boston, NYC, Lake Placid, and Montreal.
