Optimize life by working where you live. Mohave Community College’s Bullhead City Campus is looking for a dynamic, student-oriented individual to spearhead our new apartment community. Through this pivotal, live-in role, you’ll lead the daily operations of our residence life and campus activities programs. The position offers the individual an exciting opportunity to be part of a team working to make a meaningful impact within an inclusive and growing campus community.
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What we'll love about you: 

• Your record of excellence in leadership, working with others in the spirit of partnership, transparency and care, to inspire action. 
• Your unwavering commitment to the academic, emotional, and social development of all students. 
• Your ability to plan for change in ways that ensure broad buy-in and action that, in turn, significantly improves student success. 
• Your ability to build long-lasting, engaged, and collaborative relationships, paving the way for ongoing student success by forging partnerships with outside entities, including state agencies, regional employers and community-based organizations. 
• Your strong ethical orientation and ability to make discerning, evidence-based decisions. 
• Your ability to build effective and cohesive teams with a common commitment to and focus on student success.

What you'll love about us: 

• We create the future by cultivating relentless curiosity in our students and each other to unlock new opportunities and break barriers. We take risks, adapt to oncoming challenges and opportunities, and engineer new ideas as we learn together from our mistakes and successes.
• We engage fearlessly, bringing passion and energy to our work by dreaming big, being bold, having fun, and fostering a caring environment. Celebrating each other and our results with enthusiasm makes our work meaningful and exciting. 
• We build together. Our individual differences and backgrounds strengthen our teams, where we seek input and ensure every voice is heard. We amplify our impact when we empower each other to take ownership and work together toward common vision. 
• We live authentically, being our best when we share information openly, create clarity, invite stakeholders to participate in decision-making, and communicate with utmost respect. 
• We care! We care about our students, our communities and each other, finding ways to actively engage and invest in the success of those we serve.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance/FSA, HSA -see more detailed information here.
• PTO
  • 120 hours per year - Staff
  • 18 hours per year - 9-Month Faculty
  • 35 hours per year - 12-Month Faculty
• Paid Holidays
  • 21 days - Staff
  • 26 days - 9-month Faculty
  • 39 days - 12-Month Faculty
• Sick Leave – 40 hours per year
• ASRS (Arizona State Retirement System)
• Remote work eligible after 6-month employment for some positions
• Tuition Voucher (to use towards MCC courses)
• Summer hours - 4-day work week

Administrative

• Plans and administers department budgets
• Review and edit Student Life Handbook and Residence Life Handbook, annually; makes policy recommendations as necessary
• Prepare and submit annual reports as they relate to programming and events
• Serves as a member of the Student and Community Engagement Leadership Team
• Recruit, train, supervise and complete performance evaluations for student staff
• Actively engage with, and is consistently prepared for all trainings, meetings and special assignments, if applicable
• Serves on college-wide committees and task forces, as needed
• Respond to emails and phone calls within a timely manner
• Performs other duties as assigned, within the scope of responsibilities

Student Engagement

• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to develop, provide, and coordinate diverse programs and activities on campus.
• Provide leadership and advisement to students and student organizations.
• Plan, advertise, and promote College and campus events, clubs, student government/activities council, and other activities.
• Coordinate programs, campus tours, and other functions that support the needs of students and prospective students.
• Develop tools to assess College General Education and Student Life Student Learning Outcomes for Co-curricular events and programs.
• Participate in the development, implementation, coordination, and supervision of overall program goals, objectives, activities, and budget.
• Provide direction and support to students, student organizations, and student government by facilitating opportunities for leadership development through campus activities, events, and advocacy.
• Support diversity, equity and inclusion practices and model leadership in this area. Develop and promote student involvement in affinity groups and identity exploration.
• Serve as the primary on-site administrator for evening faculty, staff, and security personnel, responding to and reporting incidents as necessary.
• Provide intentional awareness and active programming related to Title IX, Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act, and other regulations.
• Provide central office support which may include production center management, reception desk coverage, and other duties as needed.
• Travel with student groups as needed.
• May supervise or provide work direction to student workers and leaders.
• Perform other tasks of a similar nature or level as assigned.

Housing/Residence Life

• Promotes on campus living through programming, resident recruitment, and community involvement
• Develop, implements and enforces all college and department policies and procedures for both staff and the residential community
• Serves as a conduct officer for residential community violations
• Manages summer conferencing and short-term housing
• Coordinate residence life facilities management and general maintenance
• Respond to emergencies and maintain a strong presence within the apartment community and across the campus during on-call schedule
• Assist the DCSE with room assignments for new and returning residents, room change requests, and damage billing, utilizing a college approved software system
• Manage student staff recruitment, selection, and supervision.
• Serve as a mentor and resource for all residents
• Maintain and review duty logs and address incidents utilizing appropriate procedures
• Advise residence hall association
• Must reside at Mohave Community College Housing on the Bullhead City campus ($1,000 credit towards housing)

Minimum:

• Associate degree in a related field from accredited college or university
• Prior Related Experience
• Experience living and working in a residence hall or similar apartment environment.
• Experience in student learning outcomes assessment
• Valid Driver’s License
• Or, any combination of education and experience that results in possession of skills, knowledge and behaviors as outlined in the position's core competencies below:

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field (Higher Education, Student Development, Counseling or Social Work degree)

Core Competencies:

• Accountability(Advanced Level)-Shares quality standards and norms with stake holders. Acts as a role model for others in terms of reliability and integrity. Ensures that the organizational culture is one in which taking responsibility for personal activities and the actions of others is very important and in which teams pull together when mistakes are made.
• Adaptability(Advanced Level) -Understands the requirements of different situations and effectively adapts his/her behavior even when under stress and pressure. Adjusts own view and objectives in order to achieve a shared goal. Open to various standards, values and rules without losing a sense of identity.
• Analytical Thinking(Advanced Level)-Identifies action to prevent the problem from occurring partially or totally. Identifies a number of solutions to complex problems integrating findings from several different disciplines, identifies and evaluates the various options developed and selects the most effective solution.
• Budget Management(Intermediate Level) - Monitors expenditures and resources to ensure spending is within allotments, or makes appropriate modifications. Complies with administrative controls over funds, contracts, and procurements, to preclude fraud or mismanagement of government resources. Employ precision and attention to detail when entering or calculating fiscal data, noticing errors and/or minor differences in values that may be easy to overlook. Recognize when results of calculations look wrong, and understand how to correct errors.
• Coaching and Developing Others(Advanced Level) - Enables others to take appropriate risks. Organizes and structures work for others in a manner that encourages ownership and accountability. Balances the organization's tasks, goals and objectives with subordinates' personal and professional needs. Diagnoses performance issues, and determines appropriate development approach to suit the individual's learning style. Uses effective questioning techniques to allow subordinates to think through problems and develop solutions.
• Effective Communications(Advanced Level) - Tailors information to audience and individual needs - flexes style appropriately. Models interpersonal communication that invites participation and future dialogue. Actively seeks perspectives from others to ensure inclusiveness and understanding. Refrains from immediate judgment and criticism of others' ideas and delivers criticism in a way that demonstrates sensitivity to the feelings of others and waits for others to finish their intended message before responding.
• Diversity and Inclusiveness (Advanced Level)-Demonstrates commitment to building inclusive excellence by being deliberate, intentional and coordinated in every aspect engagement. Understands diversity issues and creates a supportive environment for diverse coworkers and employees. Strives to achieve diverse staff at all levels.
• Decision-Making and Judgment(Advanced Level) - Models the use of sound judgment and integrity to make clear, transparent decisions regarding complex and or sensitive issues or materials. Makes independent, critical decisions based on relevant information, considering the total organization. Strikes a balance between being participative, i.e., involving team members in decisions and being directive, depending on the needs of the team and the situation. Consistently and effectively seeks input from unit and campus partners; is nimble and decisive.
• Ethics and Integrity(Advanced Level)-Consistently models high standards of honesty, integrity, trust, openness, and respect for the individual. Acts in accordance with standards for ethical judgment consistent with the organization's stated values. Ensures that colleagues displaying unethical behavior are corrected. Exerts power carefully.
• Innovation and Creative Thinking(Advanced Level)-Generates high-quality ideas and solutions alone or collaboratively. Searches for new and more effective methods, making connections between previously unrelated ideas. Injects originality in to daily work through research, personal knowledge and networking relationships .Encourages new ideas, and motivates others to be proactive and resourceful
• Leadership(Advanced Level) - Understands formal and informal power and influence structure within the organization and successfully achieves positive, desired outcomes. Seeks consensus among diverse viewpoints as a means of building group commitment. Incorporates a long-term perspective and broader organizational implication in planning, decision-making and problem solving. Inspires and energizes others to commit to vision. Employs a leadership style based on assessing the needs of individuals and adjusting to meet their needs. Builds wide sphere of influence to enhance individual and organizational effectiveness.
• Planning and Organization (Advanced Level)-Taps into there sources of other work-units and departments, employing methods such as cross-functional teams to achieve results. Utilizes all departmental tools and "best practices" to enhance effectiveness and efficiency. Shows persistence in overcoming obstacles that might impact deadlines or timelines. Develops contingency plans for potential problems. Identifies and acts on opportunities to partner with other departments to achieve desired results.
• Relationship Building(Advanced Level) - Facilitates dialogue to gain agreement using sound rationale to explain value of actions. Uses diplomacy to build partnerships. Promotes and models collegiality. Consistently promotes and maintains a harmonious and productive work environment. I Is respected and trusted and often viewed as a role model.
• Tact and Diplomacy(Advanced Level) - Understands emotional components and underlying meaning behind complex situations or issues. Uses appropriate discretion in every situation. Works to build understanding with employees and colleagues. Delivers a difficult message with sensitivity to minimize negative impact on others
• Teamwork(Advanced Level) - Maintains or enhances self-esteem of others in all communications with team members. Actively works to remove barriers to team effectiveness. Is flexible and can work with a wide variety of different people on different tasks. Fosters cooperation and collaboration in others through trust-building and relationships. Encourages other team members to participate and facilitates when appropriate. Facilitates team activities that promote effective peer and work relationships. Fosters team communication and dialogue, identifies opportunities to gain consensus for team options, decision and outcomes. Builds effective teams across organizations and levels, inside and outside own organization.
• Vision(Advanced Level)-Combines various social trends and developments into an integrated vision of the future. Sees chances and opportunities for the organization before others do and acts accordingly. Recognizes national and international trends early on and oversees their consequences for the organization Integrates developments in different disciplines into a new concept. Able to imagine possibilities other people think are impossible. Able to think ahead on the basis of limited information.

It is the responsibility of each applicant to have all the following documents on file in the Employee Services office by the deadline date in order to continue in the application process for this position. Application materials will not be returned.

1. A complete online employment application form. Please do not state 'see resume' on any part of the application. Blank spaces may be cause for rejection of the application.
2. Cover letter addressing the criteria listed in the job announcement and your qualifications for this position.
3. Resume or curriculum vitae. Optional, but encouraged.
4. Transcripts of all college work. (Unofficial transcripts or photocopies will be accepted to establish the application file. Official transcripts will be required if the candidate is offered the position.)

Important Notes:

• If any of the above listed materials are missing or incomplete, the application will not be considered.
• Items 2-4 may either be attached electronically to the application or mailed to the address below (position number must be included on all documents):

Mohave Community College
Employee Services
1971 Jagerson Avenue
Kingman, AZ 86409