Position Overview

Salary: $17.57 per hour

Education Required: Bachelor’s degree

Experience Required: Two years post-baccalaureate experience

Description

Goshen College is a Christian liberal arts institution focused on leadership, service, and sustainability, grounded in Anabaptist-Mennonite values. The Marine Station Resident Assistant supports students participating in a semester-long marine program based in the Florida Keys.

This live-in role provides administrative, logistical, and student support throughout the program. The position works closely with faculty to manage community living, student well-being, and program operations while helping coordinate academic and extracurricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Marine Biology Director in academic programming, partnerships, and internship coordination
• Establish relationships with students and address living, health, and safety needs
• Manage group dynamics to foster a cohesive and productive student community
• Assist in planning and coordinating educational, recreational, social, and spiritual activities
• Review and implement student life and off-campus study policies
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to support overall program operations
• Provide counsel and support to students and respond to requests for assistance
• Refer students to appropriate academic, counseling, or support services
• Participate in student alert systems and monitor student well-being
• Interpret and enforce community standards and institutional policies
• Participate in disciplinary processes when necessary
• Intervene in crisis situations and maintain on-call availability
• Communicate student concerns to faculty leadership and program directors
• Plan and implement regular student activity programs
• Maintain consistent communication with students in formal and informal settings

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Two years of post-baccalaureate work experience
• Ability to manage logistics for field trips and student activities
• Ability to work a flexible live-in schedule including nights and weekends
• Strong interpersonal, conflict management, and communication skills
• Ability to respond to mental health crises and coordinate with care providers
• Valid driver’s license
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• Ability to work closely with individuals from diverse cultural and social backgrounds
• Physical ability to swim, snorkel, and maintain research equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• International or cross-cultural experience
• Experience with planning, accounting, and reporting tasks
• Experience working with university-level students
• Lifeguard certification
• Experience in marine research, boating, or snorkeling

Additional Notes

• Location: Layton, Florida Keys, approximately two hours south of Miami
• Schedule: Temporary 3-month position (mid-August through November), live-in role with 24/7 student support expectations
• Housing: Private bedroom and bathroom provided on-site
• Meals: Included with students
• Work Environment: Outdoor conditions with intense heat
• Employer conducts background checks and participates in E-Verify

How to Apply

Submit the Administrative & Teaching Faculty Application along with a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and transcripts. Applications may also be sent to hr@goshen.edu.