FGCU HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE RECRUITMENT GUIDE
2022
Department Overview
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RESIDENT ASSISTANTS
FULL-TIME STAFF
RESIDENCE LIFE TEAM ASSISTANTS
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RESIDENCE RESIDENT LIFE DIRECTORS COORDINATOR
RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES
FGCU Fast Facts
15,329 TOTAL ENROLLMENT
800
1997 ESTABLISHED
63
Bachelor’s
26
Master’s
250+
7
Doctoral
17
Certificates
3,746,096+
SUBURBAN ACRES
D-1
ATHLETICS
REGISTERED TRACKED SERVICE
STUDENT
LEARNING HOURS SINCE 1997 ORGANIZATIONS
SCHOOL TYPE: PUBLIC
OUR MISSION:
The Office of Housing & Residence Life provides convenient housing accommodations for a community of learners. We are committed to creating a seamless transition into a welcoming community that provides the support and resources to inspire academic achievement, student engagement, and personal development.
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CORE VALUES DIVERSITY STATEMENT: The Office of Housing & Residence Life at Florida Gulf Coast University recognizes the value in embracing and celebrating individual differences. As a community of learners, we seek to create an inclusive environment where all students are active participants in shaping the culture of our community. We accomplish this by:
OUR VISION:
The Office of Housing & Residence Life will provide students with an exceptional residential experience. We will accomplish this by incorporating the guiding principles of the University into our residential communities. An exceptional residential experience will better prepare students to be successful at the University and in a global community.
SERVICE
FACILITIES ENGAGEMENT VALUE CIVILITY STAFF Promoting a set of community standards that encourage an understanding of what it means to live with and learn from others with varying perspectives; Designing a variety of programs and activities that encourage social, cultural, and intellectual engagement; and Committing ourselves to recruiting, hiring and retaining a diverse staff.
$50
CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE PER MONTH (ON-CALL STAFF)
PETS PERMITTED QUANTITY/ BREED/WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
(LIVE-ON STAFF)
$1,000
ROOMMATE POLICY
YEARLY MEAL PLAN
(LIVE-ON STAFF)
DENTAL INSURANCE
HEALTH INSURANCE
(RESIDENT DIRECTORS/RLC)
VISION INSURANCE
COMPETITIVE
BENEFITS PACKAGE
$1,000
IN MOVING EXPENSES SOVI & NLV STAFF APARTMENT TOURS
LIFE INSURANCE
TUITION REMISSION
RETIREMENT PLANS
SALARY RANGE
$38,000-$42,000
$1,500
FUNDING
FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT *Travel on behalf of the university and professional development funds are dependent on university COVID policies
Living in Southwest Florida ORLANDO
NEARBY BEACHES & ACTIVITIES
DISNEY WORLD
SEA WORLD
SHOPPING Gulf Coast Town Center Miromar Outlets Coconut Point Mall Sanibel Outlets Bell Tower Shops Edison Mall
TAMPA
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Fort Myers Beach Sanibel Island Bonita Beach Hertz Arena Food Trucks Golf Water Sports Art Walk Edison Ford Estates Naples Zoo Barbara B. Mann Preforming Arts Nature Trails & Preserves
Florida Gulf Coast University
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LEGO LAND
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS
WHAT TO DO IN SW FLORIDA
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AIRPORTS Fort Myers Fort Lauderdale Tampa Miami St. Petersburg Punta Gorda
First Year, Resort-Style Living
2,291 Beds
SOUTH VILLAGE (SOVI) SoVi is primarily reserved for freshmen, and a limited number of sophomores and lower-level transfer students. While living in SoVi, residents have access to multiple types of academic support like classrooms and computer lab spaces, the First Year Experience Office and various LLCs. SoVi is designed to help students have a successful transition to college life.
Biscayne, Everglades, Palmetto Halls offer two bedroom, single occupancy suites with split style bathrooms. Eagle and Osprey Halls feature three bedroom, single occupancy suites with kitchenette, common suites area and shared bath.
Apartment-Style Living NORTH LAKE VILLAGE
North Lake Village is located on an 80-acre lake and provides students with an apartment-style living environment that fosters a sense of independence while offering the support of our Residence Life staff.
432 apartments, each with four single occupancy bedrooms and 64 apartments with double occupancy with a total of 1,952 beds. The Lakefront beach & Boardwalk Dining are popular gathering spots for food, beach volleyball, corn hole and tubing.
WEST LAKE VILLAGE
West Lake Village is a university-owned apartment complex located approximately 2 miles north of the main campus. West Lake Village offers upperclassmen all the amenities that come with on-campus living, but with an off-campus atmosphere.
144 apartments with 501 beds in six buildings just 2 miles north of campus and adjacent to Gulf Coast Town Center.
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Three Living Learning Communities Entrepreneurship LLC
Located in Biscayne Hall, the First-Year Entrepreneurship LLC is aimed at helping students of all majors who want to develop an entrepreneurial mindset.
WiSTEM
CAMPUS PARTNERSHIPS
Located in Palmetto Hall, the WiSTEM LLC is open to any first year student who majors in STEM, a health profession (HP), or any STEM-related field and who supports the academic and professional success and retention of women in STEM-HP.
Prevention & Wellness Campus Recreation Faculty Fellows Exploratory Advising Center for Academic Achievement Multicultural Leadership & Development
Honors Community Located in Palmetto Hall and North Lake Village, the Honors LLC is a live in a community that places value on academic achievement, community service, thoughtful leadership, global citizenship and personal excellence.
Residential Curriculum We want our RESIDENTS to...
EDUCATIONAL PRIORITY As a result of living on-campus at FGCU, students will be responsible contributors to communities.
LEARNING GOALS
SELF-AWARENESS
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
STRATEGIES
EQUITY
SUSTAINABILITY
Community Builders
Intentional Conversations
Campus Events
Community Meetings
Workshops
Self-Directed Learning
Large Scale Programming
What we love about living the FGCU Life!
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I love being an RA here at FGCU because I can be a representative for our Black and Latinx community of residents. I also love that I can bring people and new friends together with the programs that I create. As an RA here I always strive to spread the message of love and communication, so in my tasks as an RA I make sure to do that myself. “ - Anthony Hernandez Resident Assistant, Gardens Neighborhood
“I enjoy the various ways to contribute to the student experience through departmental and campus committees, Residential Curriculum and partnerships. I also admire the university’s commitment to sustainable practices and preserving the surrounding nature.” - Katie DeWall Resident Director, Glades Neighborhood
“I love FGCU housing because the staff and residents help to foster a community that is supportive and wants greatness for every person who is part of the FGCU family! Additionally, the housing available here are absolutely beautiful with awesome amenities within every residential community.” - Maya Ryan Resident Director, Eagle Hall
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Housing at FGCU provides such a comfortable living environment and makes you feel at home. ResLife hosts so many diverse events to appeal to anyone’s interests. It’s easy to become involved and find your people.” - Sarah Berchtold Resident Assistant, Eagle Hall
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