What are the responsibilities and job description for the Area Coordinator: Residence Halls position at Calvin University?
SUMMARY
The Area Coordinator fosters faith formation and personal development by providing leadership to student residents in two campus residence halls, by organizing and supervising resident assistants and one graduate assistant.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Promote faith formation in University students, by creating opportunities for Christian community and discipleship. Demonstrate an active and integrated Christian commitment, support for the Reformed mission and vision of the institution, a commitment to professional development, and a collaborative spirit with colleagues from within the Student Life Division and beyond.
Provide overall leadership, development and supervision for residence hall student leaders by recruiting, selecting, training and supervising; mentoring RA staff by conducting individual and group meetings; and providing ongoing training and leadership development opportunities to support spiritual and personal growth and ensure community development of the residence halls.
In collaboration with other colleagues, train resident assistants to promote inclusive multicultural communities in the Residence Halls. Support underrepresented students, facilitate inclusive multicultural communities, and promote Residence Hall and campus-wide inclusion efforts.
Facilitate educational programming for residence hall students by creating, planning and implementing co-curricular learning through programs, events, individual contact, and conversations with students, thus facilitating student development outside of the classroom.
Provide overall leadership, development and supervision for residence hall student leaders by recruiting, selecting, training and supervising; mentoring RA staff by conducting individual and group meetings; and providing ongoing training and leadership development opportunities to support spiritual and personal growth and ensure community development of the residence halls.
In collaboration with other colleagues, train resident assistants to promote inclusive multicultural communities in the Residence Halls. Support underrepresented students, facilitate inclusive multicultural communities, and promote Residence Hall and campus-wide inclusion efforts.
Facilitate educational programming for residence hall students by creating, planning and implementing co-curricular learning through programs, events, individual contact, and conversations with students, thus facilitating student development outside of the classroom.
Oversee student discipline by using intervention techniques, reporting incidents conducting disciplinary hearings, promoting student accountability for actions, and maintaining administrative records to facilitate student development and maintain an orderly life on campus.
Serve as a liaison and contribute professionally to one of the following areas/committees: sexual assault prevention, international student development, gender equity, judicial affairs, chapel, academic advising, first-year programs, counseling, or multicultural student development.
Establish and maintain effective student relations by cooperating with student retention projects with the registrar, maintaining contact with parents, monitoring health concerns, facilitating roommate negotiations, and offering informal counseling to students to contribute to students’ success and growth.
Demonstrate an active and integrated Christian commitment, support for the Reformed mission and vision of the institution, a commitment to professional development, and a collaborative spirit with colleagues from within the Student Life Division and beyond.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for supervising 9-14 Resident Assistants (RA) and one part-time Graduate Assistant. This job requires working on Monday evenings. Normally, the after hours crisis and on-call phone coverage after hours is handled by crisis staff (not Area Coordinators).
Required Experience
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
This position requires a Bachelors degree (B.A) from a four-year University or university; one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. A master’s degree in student affairs or counseling is strongly preferred.
Compensation
Area Coordinator receive a highly competitive salary and benefits including a full meal plan, free two-bedroom apartment, utilities, and health insurance. In addition to an apartment, each Area Coordinator has a separate, private office in the hall.
Note: Calvin Area Coordinators cover the on-campus crisis phone only during weekdays during work hours. Calvin has 3 social workers who cover the crisis phone during evenings, weekends, and breaks.
Anticipated start date: July 28, 2025
FAITH and EDUCATIONAL COMMITMENT
1. Commitment to the educational mission of Calvin as a Christian liberal arts University affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church.
2. A commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith, learning, and student development.
DIVERSITY COMMITMENT
Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communication across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, physical limitations, class, or religious perspectives.
