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Professional staff booklet for Residential Life at Temple University.
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RESIDENTIAL LIFE PROFESSIONAL STAFF OPPORTUNITIES TAP INTO OUR ENERGY
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R E S I D E N T I A L L I F EP R O F E S S I O N A L S T A F F

O P P O R T U N I T I E S

TAP INTO OUR ENERGY

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THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR 100%

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF RESIDENTIAL LIFE 2

ABOUT TEMPLE UNIVERSITY 3

OUR MISSION 3

OUR VISION 3

RESIDENTIAL LIFE ORGANIZATION 5

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION 7

OUR STAFF ALMA MATERS 9

OUR COMMUNITY 11

CAMPUS MAP 12

TAP INTO PHILLY 13 HOW TO APPLY 15

It doesn’t take a moment of crisis or a mass of people to make a difference in Residential Life. It takes these single, momentary interactions with students to keep me going as a professional.

- Susan LavertyResident Director

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MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR

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Thank you for your interest in University Housing and Residential Life (UHRL) at Temple University. This is an exciting time to be a part of Temple University and the Division of Student Affairs. We hope that you will strongly consider our office when you take the next step in your career. UHRL strives to be the preeminent housing and residential life organization in the region, and you can be a part of shaping that objective.

Again, thank you for your interest in University Housing and Residential Life. We look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Kevin W. WilliamsDirector, Residential Life

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TEMPLE UNIVERSITY

ABOUTTemple University, a large urban public research university with an international reach, has been creating knowledge, improving lives, and engaging the community for over 125 years. Temple’s superb faculty and broad curriculum of over 300 academic programs provide superior educational opportunities for talented and motivated students without regard to their status or station in life. That tradition of access and excellence has made Temple’s student body one of the most diverse in the nation.

UNIVERSITY HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE

MISSIONThe Office of University Housing and Residential Life provides an inclusive residential learning environment with programs, services, and experiences that support the mission of Temple University.

UNIVERSITY HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE

VISIONWe seek to build transformative communities where students live learning, learn living , and inspire each other.

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Working with a diverse and talented group of students and professionals, Residential Life has equipped me with interpersonal, self-awareness, and communication skills that I use all the time in my personal life.

- Steve DexterAssistant Director

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RESIDENTIAL LIFE ORGANIZATION

DIRECTOR OF RESIDENTIAL LIFEThe Director is responsible for the overall management of the residential life program within University Housing and Residential Life. The Director also oversees the development and management of residence hall policies, procedures, and student behavior.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS OF RESIDENTIAL LIFEAssociate Directors provide comprehensive management of the overall Residential Life program, specifically in the areas of hiring, training, operations, academic initiatives, and community development. Associate Directors supervise full-time, central office and residence hall administrative staff.

ASSISTANT DIRECTORS OF RESIDENTIAL LIFEAssistant Directors provide management of the Residential Life programs within specific residence halls and functional areas including, training, operations, leadership, community development, and student behavior. Assistant Directors supervise full time residence hall administrative staff as well as student staff who are assigned to their area of responsibility.

COORDINATOR OF RESIDENTIAL LIFECoordinator of Residential Life for Student Behavior assists in all aspects of student behavior for residential students, i.e., residential student conduct processes, crisis management, staff training and development, and any other student behavioral need.

RESIDENT DIRECTORSResident Directors (RD) are full-time, live-in professional staff members overseeing a residence hall, ranging from 150 to 650 students. RDs supervise graduate and undergraduate students, and/or full-time administrative staff to create safe, caring, and inclusive learning centered communities.

FRONT DESK MANAGERSFront Desk Managers (FDMs) are full-time, live-off professional staff members who work in residence halls during the weekdays. FDMs are responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of residential front offices, not limited to lockouts, mail delivery, and general assistance.

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RESIDENT COORDINATORSResident Coordinators (RCs) live with students in many of the residence halls. The primary responsibility of the RC is to assist with supervision of student staff, programming, and advise Community Council. RCs are graduate students who are trained to assist residents and who report to a full-time professional staff member (Resident Director).

RESIDENT ASSISTANTSResident Assistants (RAs) are trained upper class or graduate students who live in the residential community. RAs work to create a positive environment in three ways: (1) by fostering a sense of community within each hall; (2) by providing assistance to students; and (3) by working with students and staff to ensure the smooth operation of the residence halls. RAs report to a Resident Director or Resident Coordinator.

LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES PEER MENTORPeer Mentors, like Resident Assistants, support students living on-campus. They serve as an academic resource as students transition from high school to college and collaborate with Resident Assistants to create a positive residential experience. These student leaders work directly with our Living Learning Communities program.

GRADUATE STUDENT WORKERS Graduate Student Workers assist the Associate Directors of Residential Life by providing direct support to the comprehensive staff recruitment and selection process, including both professional and student staff positions. They also provide direct support to the overall residential experience program, not limited to Community Development, Leadership Development, Inclusivity, and Academic Initiatives. These positions are a live-off position with administrative and creative responsibilities.

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BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION• Competitive salary• Professional development opportunities and funds, including tuition waiver options are available• Meal plan throughout the academic year is provided *• Up to $1,000 in qualified moving expenses* • A furnished multi-unit apartment, local phone service, basic cable, & parking for RD positions

*Compensation provided for live-in professionals and senior administrative positions

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“It’s one of the best choices I made professionally and personally. I work with people who want to see me succeed and encourage me to have new experiences.”

- Siobhan C. SkerrittResident Director

“I am Temple Made, and I am a voice for those who go unheard. Temple Made isn’t just a label; Temple Made is a lifestyle, one of hard-work and determination against the odds. Those who come to Temple as coal will experience pressure here, but they will leave as diamonds. And diamonds last forever.”

- James MaguireResident Director

“I am Temple Made and I am visionary, driven, and a trailblazer.”

- Pamela BrittFront Desk Manager

“Our team thrives on the diversity and uniqueness of our entire staff, and we are never looking to fill a mold. Be yourself, question whether the University is the right fit for your own personal goals and personality, and prepare for the possibility of joining a vibrant team of characters who love what they do!”

- Leah HetzellResident Director

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MASSACHUSETTSCLARK UNIVERSITY

SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS - BOSTON

NEW JERSEYTHE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY

MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY

RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY

MICHIGANSIENA HEIGHTS UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

FLORIDAFLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA

WE ARE TEMPLE MADEAND MORE

INDIANABALL STATE UNIVERSITY

OUR STAFF ALMA MATERS:

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ARKANSASUNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS

DELAWAREUNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE

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PENNSYLVANIAARCADIA UNIVERSITY

DICKINSON COLLEGE

DREXEL UNIVERSITY

EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY

EDINBORO UNIVERSITY

INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

LASALLE UNIVERSITY

PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY

SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH

MASSACHUSETTSCLARK UNIVERSITY

SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS - BOSTON

NEW JERSEYTHE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY

MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY

RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY

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MISSOURIMISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY - ST. LOUIS

OHIOMIAMI UNIVERSITY

SHAWNEE STATE UNIVERSITY

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON

XAVIER UNIVERSITY

NEW YORKMARIST COLLEGE

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY

VIRGINIARADFORD UNIVERSITY

THE COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY

N. CAROLINAAPPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY OF N. CAROLINA - CHAPEL HILL

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OUR COMMUNITY

Our Residential Community consists of 5,500 students living in 10 residence halls.

The residence halls offer study & social lounges, game rooms, and green space. Each hall is equipped with security monitored access, front desk services, and print station kiosks. Many of the residence halls feature academic and thematic living learning communities.

UNDERGRADUATE FIRST YEARS IN TRADITIONAL-STYLE HALLS • Hardwick Hall- 492 residents • Johnson Hall- 492 residents• Peabody Hall- 294 residents

UNDERGRADUATE FIRST YEARS IN SUITE-STYLE HALLS • 1940 Residence Hall - 478 residents• White Residence Hall- 574 residents

UNDERGRADUATE FIRST YEARS IN APARTMENTS-STYLE HALLS• Morgan Hall South-663 residents

UNDERGRADUATE UPPER CLASS IN APARTMENTS-STYLE HALLS• Morgan Hall North - 612 residents• Temple Towers - 607 residents

UNDERGRADUATE MIXED YEARS IN SUITES & APARTMENTS-STYLE HALLS • 1300 Hall - 1027 residents

GRADUATES IN APARTMENTS-STYLE HALLS• Podiatry Hall - 129 residents

We offer two large dining facilities including Morgan Hall Dining and Louis J. Esposito Dining Centers.

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TAP INTO PHILLYPhiladelphia is the 5th largest city in the U.S. with the nation’s fifth-largest transit system (SEPTA).

William Penn gave the city the nickname “The City of Brotherly Love” because he wanted it to be a place where people could live in peace and harmony free of religious oppression.

The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were both signed in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia is the home of the Liberty Bell and it was named by abolitionists fighting to end slavery.

Philadelphia is home to the country’s first library, which was opened by Ben Franklin in 1731.

It is the Mural Capital of the US, with over 2,000 outdoor murals painted around the city.

Philadelphia is home to the country’s first zoo, first musical auditorium (The Academy of Music), & and the first Thanksgiving Day Parade.

The Mummer’s New Year’s Parade began in 1901.

Philly’s famous cheesesteaks were invented by Pat & Harry Olivieri (Pat is the owner of the famous Pat’s King of Steaks) in 1930.

Fairmount Park covers more than 8,900 acres and 100 miles of biking & jogging trails, making it even larger than Central Park.

Philadelphia is convenient to Atlantic City, New York City, and Washington, D.C.

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1. Reading Terminal Market2. Independence National Historical Park3. Philadelphia Museum of Art4. Top Philly Cheesesteaks5. The Liberty Bell Center6. Independence Hall7. National Constitution Center8. Philadelphia CityPASS9. Valley Forge National Historical Park10. Franklin Square11. Longwood Gardens12. The Franklin Institute13. The Barnes Foundation14. The Rocky Steps15. Philadelphia Zoo16. The Betsy Ross House

POPULAR ATTRACTIONS17. Sesame Place18. Please Touch Museum19. Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts20. Academy of Natural Sciences21. Penn Museum22. Peddler’s Village23. Adventure Aquarium24. Eastern State Penitentiary25. National Museum of Jewish American History26. Love Park27. Battleship New Jersey28. James A. Michener Art Museum29. Benjamin Franklin Museum30. Mutter Museum

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HOW TO APPLY: To apply and view other opportunities, please visit our web site at housing.temple.edu/about/employment

For more information about working for Temple:temple.edu/hr

Refer questions and inquiries to Shana Alston at email: [email protected]: 215-204-4488

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“Working for Temple has contributed to my faith in humanity and the ability for people to work together to ensure success for all.”

- Keishia HemphillGraduate Resident Assistant

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passionate, resilient, and determ

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