Area Coordinator – Residence Education Specialty

Area Coordinator – Residence Education Specialty

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• At least one year of full-time experience working in Student Affairs or related field
• Knowledge and experience working with college students
• Program management experience
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Previous supervision and/or advising experience
• Strong technology skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Provides direct supervision and feedback to a staff of between 18 to 28 undergraduate Resident Assistants and one Head Resident Assistant (HRA)
• Assists the Director and Assistant Director in creating a comprehensive residential experience for student organizations on campus through the Special Interest Housing process, Living Learning Programs, and themed living communities
• Conducts regular community walk-throughs and effectively partners with the Facilities Services department
• Provides support and resources to students experiencing transition, personal, or mental health challenges; makes referrals as necessary
• Assists students in managing roommate relationships, including mediations and expectation setting
• Supports and assists students in the resolution of various issues, including addressing community standards violations and making appropriate referrals when necessary
• Plans and implements a comprehensive area/building wide community development plan to meet student needs and ensures a safe, inclusive, and developmental living environment
• Manage area budget and analyze budgetary data to ensure efficient allocation of resources
• May serve as primary advisor to up to 8 undergraduate clubs and organizations and/or leadership cohort
• Assists with the planning and implementation of key departmental processes such as RA Selection, RA Appreciation, RA Training, and RA In-Service
• Supports Housing Operations with move-in, move-out, and room change processes; coordinates and monitors student billing for residence hall and community damages for their assigned area; and management of the data entered into damage billing system
• Manages hall opening and closing for assigned area which includes managing the early arrival and extension requests for assigned area
• Serves on departmental, divisional, and campus wide committees and projects as assigned
• Serves as a member of the crisis team as an Administrator On-call member; serve on-call a minimum of 10 weeks an academic year and respond at any time if called to assist in any campus crisis response
• Attends weekly Residence Lifestaff meetings; regular Student Life divisional meetings; weekly Facilities-Student Life meeting; hearing officer meetings; on-call meetings; and any other meeting pertinent to the position and/or position responsibilities
• Potential opportunity for graduate student staff supervision
• Assumes additional responsibilities as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree preferred
• Understanding of, and commitment to, principles of social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Residence life/residence education experience is preferred