Working Title : Area Coordinator

Appointment Type : Academic Staff-Fixed Term Renewable

FTE : 100

Position Summary :

Residence Life is recruiting for two Area Coordinator positions.

The Area Coordinator is responsible for the overall leadership and management of two residence halls serving 250-500 students and supervision 7-12 Resident Assistants.

This position oversees the programming and support for the on-campus residential community, responds to emergency situations, and helps to create an inclusive and safe living community.

This position also supports Residence Life through participation in department-wide functions, strategic initiatives, and services.

This is a live-in position (apartment and meal plan provided) with weekly evening work and some weekend work required. This position requires responsibilities of entering campus residence halls, some without elevators, and requires infrequent lifting of items of 25lbs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 2 years Residence Life or Student Affairs experience
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Residence Life functions and operations
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Knowledge in developing learning-focused experiences for students
• Ability to work with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and other community members
• Effective decision-making, problem-solving, and judgement skills
• Demonstrated interest in continual learning and improvement
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and execute tasks to completion

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, or a related field

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide :

• Resume
• Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)
• Names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of at least three references who can specifically comment upon your experience and professional preparation (references)

Inquiries should be addressed to :

George Bakko

Area Coordinator and Search Chair

[email protected]

Deadline to Apply : Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before June 16, 2024.

Annual salary of $45,000

This position also includes a campus apartment, meal plan, on campus parking, and a one-time furniture stipend covered by the Department of Residence Life.

Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.

90%; attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to https : / / www.

wisconsin.edu / ohrwd / benefits / download / quickguidefasl.pdf

UW-River Falls does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 715-425-4941.