Area Coordinator

Job Title: Area Coordinator

Department: Student Life

Supervisor: Director of Campus Life

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Schedule: Regular, 11 mo., FT

Job Summary:

The Area Coordinator works collaboratively with the Office for Campus Life team to nurture a safe and inclusive living and learning environment in the residence halls and campus community that promotes holistic development, growth, and support for all students. Emerging from the values and goals stated in the “Life Together” document, the position supports students and staff in facilitating spaces for engagement amongst the EMU community and beyond.

Within the Residential Community, you will support and supervise a community; meet students’ needs through social and educational programming; offer community support, including referrals (Counseling, Coachlink, Student Accountability, and Restorative Justice); provide crisis intervention and management; and complete general administration of the residence hall. The Area Coordinator will take on duties supporting or leading our Student Programs initiatives.

Key Responsibilities/Requirements:

• Understanding of the student development/learning process and the influence of a residential environment on that process.
• Committed to and supportive of the vision, mission, and policies of Eastern Mennonite University.
• Uses cultural competency to establish rapport with a wide variety of persons, including students, faculty/staff, administration, and community partners
• Contribute to the general operation of the department, maintaining budget and records and the evaluation of all services.
• Collaborate with teammates to develop and maintain co-curricular programming to promote learning outside the classroom.
• Attend divisional, team, and committee meetings as required.
• Position can include irregular evening and weekend hours.
• Position requires on-call responsibilities for several weeks per semester.
• Supervise around 15 student staff (Community Advisors, Campus Activities Council, Rec Sports, Games Room, etc.)
• Live in and provide leadership for one of three Residential Areas. Oversee staff, budget, programming, and community support & accountability.
• Coordinate various aspects of hall management, including timely submission and follow-up of maintenance requests and damage billing.
• Assist the Director for Student Accountability & Restorative Justice in resolving minor violations of University guidelines/expectations.
• Observe and enforce professional standards, including the maintenance of strict confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively and professionally with constituencies of a diverse community.
• Proficiency in computer applications and student information systems, specifically Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Maxient, and Jenzabar J1.
• Provide Care Team referrals & follow-up as assigned
• Represent the Office for Campus Life and Student Life division on various committees and campus groups as needed.
• Assist in collecting and analyzing data related to residence life, housing, and student programs.
• Participate in routine reviews and updates of the Residence Life & Housing website, policies, and publications.
• Partner with Campus Safety for routine drills and education for the campus community.
• Ability to communicate effectively with EMU staff, faculty, and other employees of the institution both orally and in writing.
• Be proficient in analytical and critical thinking with the ability to make decisions following appropriate consultation and information gathering.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple duties simultaneously.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Residence Life & Housing.

Additional Duties to be assigned as part of team hire could include:

• J1 Housing Support & Data Entry - including housing placements, room changes, and billing.
• Work with campus groups and individuals to meet break housing needs
• Lead Hiring & Training processes for Campus Life Student Staff
• Create weekly agenda and 1-1 talking points for Professional and Student staff meetings.
• Advises the Campus Activities Council.
• Assists student staff to develop a robust offering of campus programs that meets and develops social, cultural, developmental, and recreational needs.
• Assists student staff in executing weekday, weekend, and special events with support & supervision.
• Oversees Recreational Sports offerings for campus community members, regardless of skill or ability, to participate in.
• Maintain webpage and mobile apps for Student Programs and Rec Sports.
• Specialize in Developmental stage-appropriate Residential support & programming.
• Implement First-year student specific Living/Learning Experiences
• Support Student Programs and Rec Sports programming

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree is required. Master’s degree in college student personnel, counseling, education, or related field preferred. Demonstrated experience in culturally competent program development, administration, and management and prior experience in a Residence Life-type setting/community or working with college-aged, emerging adults is preferred. An equivalent combination of experience in a related field, education, and training will also be considered. Required to live in an on-campus residential apartment.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Supervisory Responsiblities:

Directly supervises up to 15 student workers. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.