Job Opportunities: Green Mountain College

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Job Opportunities

STAFF POSITIONS

Position Title: Killington Lodge General Manager
Department: Resort & Hospitality Management Program
Salary Range: Full-time, exempt position
Reports To: Director of Resort & Hospitality Program and Director of Residence Life

Primary Responsibilities:
Management:

Oversee the daily living of residents
Develop, implement and evaluate systems to ensure smooth operation of The Lodge
Maintain financial and inventory systems as necessary
Primary professional staff member for emergency response at The Lodge
Coordinate mail services
Coordinate transportation/bus service as needed

Facilities Oversight:

Ensure statutory compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws; regulations and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines, etc.
Fire safety; conduct fire drills and regular inspections of the fire safety equipment
Primary contact for repairs and maintenance
Obtain document quotes/bids as requested
Evaluate proposals for specification compliance
Coordinate property management including, but not limited to: construction projects, heating, electricity, grounds keeping and routine maintenance
Review and/or inspect third party work for quality, accuracy and completion
Coordinate purchasing and stock procedures

Academic Support:

Implement common industry practices and others as requested by the RHM program
Support RHM team initiatives as they pertain to The Lodge
Participate as a member of the RHM Executive Committee, The Lodge staff meetings and RHM Review Board
Coordinate TCLC and the Wellness Center services as requested

Student Life

Liaison between the Office of Student Life and the RHM Program
Report to main campus as necessary to attend Office of Residence Life meetings
Promote student health, safety and well-being
Promote diversity initiatives and other such programs as initiated by main campus
Update the RHM/Lodge Student Handbook (amendments)
Ensure compliance with the Green Mountain College Student Handbook
Engage assistance of municipal authorities as appropriate
Document Lodge resident Student Conduct Code violations
Primary judicial officer for RHM students
Supervise all community service work at The Lodge
Responsible for general supervision and control of conduct at organized events, including the health, safety and welfare of residents, and the safety of the College’s assets and licensing agreements
Coordinate housing operations but not limited to room assignments, housing lottery and key assignments

Qualifications

Resort or hospitality experience
Bachelor’s degree required; resort, hospitality or tourism management preferred
RHM alumnus preferred
Previous human resources and/or resident life background a plus
Experience with sustainability practices preferred
Excellent organizational, strong interpersonal communication and leadership skills
Success candidates will possess humor, flexibility, initiative, the ability to multi-task and a passion for student development and welfare.

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION ARE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED

Position Title: Community Director (Anticipated Opening)
Department: Residence Life
Salary Range: Full-time, exempt position (10-month) with on-campus apartment & board plan
Reports To: Director of Residence Life

BASIC FUNCTION:
The Community Director is an integral member of Green Mountain College’s tight-knit Student Life team. This position directly supervises Residence Life paraprofessional staff (Resident Assistants and Work Study) and is primarily responsible for providing responsive leadership and vision in the daily administration and community development within their assigned residential complex, which will consist of two or three residence halls. The Community Director will also devote approximately 20% of their time coordinating – and developing professional skills – in one of the following areas: housing operations, residential programming, or community development & outreach. This is a live-in administrative position that will be asked to operate outside of traditional business hours and includes, but is not limited to, the primary responsibilities listed below. It includes a full-time benefits package, on-campus apartment, and board plan.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collaborate with two additional Community Directors to oversee the health, safety and general welfare of approximately 650 residential students and the daily operations of seven (7) residence halls
Directly supervise a staff approximately of nine (9) Resident Assistants
Provide leadership and advisement within the Department’s unique “RA Action Committee” structure
Assist with the preparation and implementation of all paraprofessional staff training, selection and development
Actively foster a community environment that promotes academic engagement, sustainability and social development
Facilitate mediation between students experiencing conflict
Serve as a first-level conduct administrator; enforce the student conduct code and issue appropriate educational sanctions that support the concept of restorative justice
Actively participate at student events on campus in a professional capacity throughout the academic year
Participate in rotating “on-call” coverage and assist in crisis resolution
Supervise the opening and closing of campus residence halls each semester and at all vacation/break periods
Promote efforts to identify at-risk students and enhance retention initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred
Previous undergraduate or professional experience in Residence Life or related student leadership field strongly preferred
Excellent interpersonal communication, organizational, leadership, and people skills
Demonstrate initiative, flexibility, good sense of humor, and ability to effectively multi-task
Possess a strong passion for student growth and welfare

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION ARE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED.
Anticipated start date for employment is July 30, 2012

Position Title: Counselor
Department: Wellness Center
Salary Range: Full-time, 10-month position
Reports To: Director of Wellness Center

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists Director of the Wellness Center in supervision of graduate student intern(s)
Provides individual, confidential counseling to students facing personal difficulties
Coordinates services for students who require the use of several types of psychological and/or educational services on and off campus
Provides psychological assessment to individuals and assisting with active referrals to appropriate professional services on and off campus
Assesses and provides group support to population with shared concerns such as eating disorders, substance addiction recovery, sexual identity struggles and anxiety disorders
Provides educational and recreational programs focused on positive student development and wellness
Provides crisis intervention, including participation in on-call schedule for non-office hours
Provides student and professional staff training on issues related to student development, crisis management and basic counseling techniques
Provides substance education and assessment to students
Provides support for faculty and staff in handling difficult situations with students
Serves as advisor to various student organizations as needed
Other duties as assigned by the Director of the Wellness Center

QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters degree in counseling, psychology or related mental health field
2-5 years counseling experience, preferably with the traditional college age population
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and computer literacy

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION ARE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED.

Job Title: Assistant Director of Student Financial Services
Department: Student Financial Services
Salary Range: Full-time, exempt position
Reports To: Director of Student Financial Services

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist in managing the daily financial activities of the Campus’ functions of financial aid, student accounts and accounts receivable.
Assist the Director with development and implementation of policies, programs and initiatives that facilitate communication and teamwork.
Assist the Director with development and implementation of financial aid/student account policies and ensure compliance with federal, state and College rules and regulations which govern financial aid/student accounts for undergraduate and graduate students.
- Oversight and Administration of the Federal Pell Grant
- Oversight and Administration of the Direct Loan Program
- Knowledge and compliance of all state programs, awarding, certifying and disbursement of all
- Knowledge and completion of R2T4 withdrawal calculations, overseen by the Director.
- Assist the Director with reporting for FISAP, IPEDS, NCAA, Princeton Review, World News and more.
Devise student financial aid packages for both prospective and returning students.
- Work with the Director and VP to ensure the awarding of financial aid is in accordance to the Packaging model that is set forth each year
- Review and reward returning students packages in accordance with federal, state and institutional guidelines
Complete verification on all students selected for verification and all Pell eligible recipients.
- Determine Pell eligibility in accordance to Federal guidelines
- Review all submitted documents in comparison to the ISIR, make any necessary corrections within federal, state and institutional guidelines
Review and analyze all receivable accounts with outstanding balances, working on pre-collection actions and sending accounts to collections when necessary. Work with Director of SFS and Vice President in determining accounts to be placed with collection agency; prepare such accounts for placement with outside collection agency and follow-up with collection
Oversee student accounts ensuring delinquencies and charge-offs are minimized
Review financial aid and student receivable problems and use discretion in making exceptions as appropriate
Running, posting and reconciliation of charges to students accounts including tuition, room, board, fees, course fees, etc.
In the absence of a SFS Assistant perform their daily duty of either disbursing or posting of financial aid.
Monitor cash drawer making sure it balances and that petty cash slips are processed.
Direct the administration of the Student Medical Insurance Program
Complete other assignments including but not limited to review of student accounts for overpayments, posting entries (loan rosters, refund, etc.), and preparation of invoices, daily cash monitoring, cash drawer, ATM, Student Medical Insurance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution
Three or more years experience in a Financial Aid Office with progressive responsibilities and preferably with supervisory responsibility.
Experience with computers, especially spreadsheets and word processing, electronic databases, email and web and other standard office software.
Ability to organize, delegate, administer, communicate, make sound judgments and follow through on assigned tasks.
Ability to learn quickly, multi-task and work independently and cooperatively with subordinates, colleagues, students, faculty, administrators and the public.
Strong work, service and professional ethics with reputation for reliability, accuracy, sensitivity and effectiveness.
Ability to maintain confidentiality over transactions involving personnel, student accounts and other sensitive matters.

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION ARE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED

Please submit cover letter, resume, three references and salary expectations to Janie Evans in the Human Resource Department:
Fax: 802-287-8327, Email: employment@greenmtn.edu, Mail: GMC, 1 Brennan Circle, Poultney, VT 05764

If you believe that you meet the qualifications for the above staff positions, please submit a resume to Janie Evans in the Human Resource Department: employment@greenmtn.edu , Fax: 802-287-8327

Green Mountain College
1 Brennan Circle
Poultney, VT 05764

Green Mountain College is committed to increasing diversity among campus employees and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified minority and female applicants are encouraged to apply.