Overview
Constructor University (formerly Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH) is a private, state-accredited, English-language research university in Bremen. We are offering PreDegree, Bachelor, Master or PhD programs in three schools: School of Science, School of Computer Science & Engineering, School of Business, Social & Decision Sciences and are involved in the professional development of specialists and managers and in the transfer of knowledge. Our principles are first class research and teaching, international diversity and transdisciplinary cooperation. As an international university we attract highly talented and open-minded students from all over the world. Currently, more than 1,800 students from over 110 nations live and study on our residential campus.
The department » Student Life and Support» invites interested candidates to apply for the next possible date as a
Residential Life Officer (m/f/d)
(Full-time; 38.5 hours/week; limited for 24 months) Job ID 23-47
The Residential Life Teams in our campus community strive to create inclusive environments which translate the overall philosophy and objectives of the Student Life and Support department into a practical and meaningful set of services, activities and programmes for students living within the residential colleges.
Your responsibilities:
Administration
Manage the day-to-day operations of the residential college, including the college office, college facilities and common areas
Maintain administrative and informational records
Keep track of the operational budget and be responsible for purchasing supplies
Supervising Student Staff and Volunteers
Interview, select, train, supervise, and evaluate Student Engagement Assistants and Peer Mentors
Provide development opportunities for student staff and volunteers
Community and Student Development
Lead the implementation of the community programme of activities promoting student engagement and participation
Provide leadership in creating a community that supports students of underrepresented and diverse populations
Attend college events and activities
Work with the RLMs to contribute to the development and facilitation of the residential programmes
Safety and Security
Provide crisis management support and intervention, which may be required on weekends, at night, etc.
Maintain appropriate communication with Incident Response Team, Resident Life Managers, and other emergency response support members of the campus community
Report maintenance, repair needs and preventative maintenance projects to facilities and Residential Life Managers
Work together with housing on room allocation processes, room switches and contribute to Housing policy development
Your qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
Experiences of working with international students in a university setting
Previous residence life experience is preferred but not essential
Administration support experience
Ability to use MS Office
Supervisory experience desired
We offer:
The result counts: trust working hours for work-life balance
Possibility to work remotely
Individual on-boarding, career- and development planning
Company fitness program offers with EGYM Well Pass (former Qualitrain)
Green campus with recreation areas, take the tour: https://www.jacobs-university.de/campustour/
Constructor University has extensive programs on sustainability, environmental sustainability, equal opportunities and high ethical values
If you enjoy a dynamic international working environment and like to work in a highly motivated and friendly team, you are exactly right with us! You can expect an open corporate culture with flat hierarchies as well as interesting and challenging tasks. During your induction, you will be optimally prepared for your area of responsibility.
Your application:
For any further information regarding this position, please contact Laura Smith, via email ( lsmith@constructor.university ) or job-application@constructor.university .
Please upload your relevant documents with details of your availability and salary expectations in the attached form. In order to do so, click here to go to our website.
The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Constructor University offers full equality of opportunity to all qualified applications and is an equal opportunity employer.