Job Title: Area Coordinator
Classification: Professional
Division: Student Success
Department: Residence Life
Reports to: Executive Director of Student Success
FLSA: Salaried; Exempt
JOB SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Executive Director of Student Success, Area Coordinators are 12-month, full-time, live-in professionals who are responsible for the supervision and management of residence hall communities. AC's respond to student health, safety, and conduct concerns, supervise undergraduate Community Advisors (CA's), and oversee the maintenance of building facilities. Through a lens of student-centeredness, AC's engage in inter-department partnerships and over the delivery of transformative social and educational programs that cultivate a sense of belonging. This position is renewable each year for up to three years of service, contingent upon a positive performance evaluation at the end of each year.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- A successful candidate will provide effective leadership over a diverse student body.
- Have knowledge and practical experience in student development theories in response to student concerns, staff supervision, and student organization advisement.
- They will oversee the vision, maintenance, and other administrative programmatic, and educational aspects of specific residential areas.
- The ideal candidate will have an understanding of and experience with residential students in the following areas: living-learning communities; academic skill development; diversity; social justice; wellness; career preparation; civic engagement and personal accountability.
- Serve on an emergency on-call duty rotation schedule for an area of approximately 1700 residents.
- Ensures the enforcement of all residence hall policies and procedures, with a special emphasis on safety and security.
- Maintains accurate records of all keys for the hall and all residents of the call.
- Conduct monthly health and safety checks.
- Collaborate closely with the Executive Director for Student Success and Dean of Students.
- Assist with other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION:
- Bachelors degree in Student Services, Human Services, Counseling, or related field.
EXPERIENCE:
- A minimum of one year of experience in residence life or other student affairs/development area required.
- Two to three years of job-related or residence life experience.
- Previous supervisory experience is also required.
- Experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative working relationships within a university setting is necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong candidates with a Bachelors degree in Student Services, Human Services, Counseling, or related field.
- Must possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.
- Excellent oral and communications skills required.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Moderate lifting up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects; dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and body mobility to stoop, kneel, and bend and reach.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is primarily performed in a university campus environment and requires a flexible schedule including evening and weekend work. Travel for administrative work is expected. The employee is subject to inside environmental conditions: protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
APPLICATION SUBMISSION:
- Submit a letter of interest/cover letter.
- Letter of Interest
- Three professional references