Campus Life and Residential Officer
The Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA) is a unique and innovative English language undergraduate institution dedicated to preparing the next generation of agricultural leaders of Rwanda and East Africa. Students at RICA engage in curricular and co-curricular learning opportunities emphasizing Conservation Agriculture and One Health principles, oral and written communication, leadership, and entrepreneurship.
In an experiential learning environment, students develop the knowledge and experience necessary for a wide range of careers in agriculture. Students at RICA experience the six Enterprises including Dairy, Poultry and Swine, Food Processing, Row and Forage Crops, Vegetable and Fruit Crops, Irrigation and Mechanization.
The curriculum is designed to incorporate threads of Innovation, Conservation, One Health Systems Thinking, and Entrepreneurship. Communication, One Health Systems Thinking, and Entrepreneurship are woven throughout the curriculum.
All RICA graduates will be innovative problem solvers able to operate farms and ranches, start agribusinesses, assume management roles in cooperatives, NGOs, and other agricultural enterprises, serve their communities as extension agents and technical and policy experts, or assume positions of agricultural leadership in Rwanda.
DESCRIPTION
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual who will be responsible for creating a supportive and enriching living environment within our student residential facilities. The individual will play a crucial role in fostering a sense of community, ensuring the well-being of students in campus residences, promoting a positive living experience, supporting the implementation of collaboration programs between RICA students and students in other Higher Learning Institutions (HLIs) in Rwanda and beyond. This role reports to the Director of Student Success.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create a comfortable, safe and supportive atmosphere for the students in campus residences and help them adjust to campus life overall.
- Provide direction and oversight for the Residence Assistants (RAs) and Community leaders.
- Enforce and uphold rules and policies of student residences to ensure a safe and respectful campus living environment.
- In collaboration with the facilities team, oversee hygiene in students’ residences while ensuring availability and efficient use of hygiene supplies by students.
- Act as a first responder in crisis situations, demonstrating the ability to remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure.
- Facilitate student personal growth and development through relationship building with students to understand their needs and provide guidance to enable them successfully to achieve their campus life pursuits.
- Coordinate the Peer mentorship program.
- Facilitate students’ Co-curricular, extra-curricular, recreational activities and social engagement.
- Promote students mental and physical well-being and create a sense of belonging and purpose among students.
- Facilitate students’ participation in off-campus events that promote exposure and collaboration with other higher learning institutions (HLIs).
- Assist in coordinating student residence move-ins, move-outs, and room assignments.
- Provide oversight for the day to day running of the Campus Recreation Center.
- Report incidents, concerns, and noteworthy developments regarding students to the appropriate authorities promptly.
- Work with the Director of Student Success to develop and implement training programs for students personal development.
REQUIREMENTS
- Fluent speaker of English and Kinyarwanda
- Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Education, Social Sciences, Social Work or related fields.
- The youth is encouraged to apply.
- Experience working with university students and coordinating student campus events.
- Demonstrated record of innovative and entrepreneurial leadership.
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, maturity to work effectively across all levels of the institution and key external partners.
- Ability to handle crisis situations calmly and effectively.
- A strong work ethic, ability to maintain and model high personal, ethical and professional standards, as well as an outgoing and positive personality.
HOW TO APPLY
- Fill the information required, upload and submit the documents in English to the link provided below.
Please combine your resume/CV with your degree certificate as one PDF file before you upload.
Application Link
https://rica.bamboohr.com/jobs/
Application review will begin March 28, 2024 and will continue until a successful candidate is identified.
