Area Coordinator

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Job Title:
Area Coordinator

Job Family:
Professionals

Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full time

Compensation Grade:
4S

Pay Type:
Salary

Department:
Area Coordinator-1

Job Summary:
Area Coordinator

Job Description:

JOB DUTIES

• Responsible for working with fellow residence life staff to select, train, supervise, and evaluate all student staff including Resident Assistants and the Assistant Area Coordinators. Directly supervises 28 student staff.
  
• Makes every effort to create an environment in campus housing which contributes to the total learning and development of students.
  
• Provides personal counseling to students and student staff.
  
• Assists the Resident Assistants in creating a community atmosphere in campus housing.
  
• Promotes safety and security in campus housing through cooperation with the Department of University Police.
  
• Develops and implements check-in and check-out procedures for the beginning and end of each semester.
  
• Mediates roommate conflicts and works with the Assignments Coordinator regarding the room change process for switching rooms, if necessary.
  
• Coordinates the room inventory process and corresponding fines, as well as maintains keys throughout the year.
  
• Conducts regular staff meetings with student staff to convey administrative information and interpret procedures as necessary.
  
• Coordinates events throughout the year, including but not limited to student staff socials, student staff professional development, and end-of-the year student staff appreciation.
  
• Maintains a strong presence in campus housing by interacting and building relationships with residents, custodial supervisors, custodial staff, and student staff.
  
• Promotes communication among the Division of Student Life, resident students, and student staff members.
  
• Carries a cellular phone daily and must be available to students and student staff five days a week.
  
• Assists in developing and evaluating Housing & Residence Life's mission and goals.
  
• Relays student attitudes, reactions, and needs to the other members of the Division of Student Life staff and administrative officers.
  
• Provides support for academic initiatives and living/learning programs offered by Housing & Residence Life.
  
• Develops, implements, and promotes programming in cooperation with other members of the Division of Student Life.
  
• Serves as a staff member representative on University student conduct panels and adjudicates student conduct cases that originate in the residence halls.
  
• Serves on University committees and task forces as assigned.
  
• Conducts research projects relevant to Housing & Residence Life as assigned.
  
• Assists the Associate and Assistant Director of Residence Life in monitoring budget expenditures.
  
• Lives in University-owner housing. Responsibilities would include distribution of ice melt and/or assist in other means on the property in the event of inclement weather or an emergency. Must maintain emergency supplies provided within the apartment to ensure a quick response, if needed.
  
• Pursues professional development to keep pace with demands for services and information.
  
• Participates in student affairs organizations on the state, regional and/or national level. Encouraged to present on relevant topics at conferences.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Associate and Assistant Director of Residence Life in support of the goals and objectives of the Division of Student Life.
  
• Completes performance review process with supervisor/employees to understand job performance expectations and how they fit into the department and University goals.
  
• Daily contact with members of own work unit, immediate supervisor, students, and student workers to plan, coordinate, problem solve, and present information related to mutual goals. Frequent contact with other departments to plan, coordinate, problem solve, and present information related to mutual goals.Occasional contact with parents and the general public to exchange factual information and explanation of rules, regulations, practices or functions.
  
• Functional supervisor of Resident Assistants, First-Year Advisors, and Assistant Area Coordinators.
  
• Reviews work to ensure compliance with procedures and deadlines.
  
• Tasks involve multiple procedures with interrelated processes or steps. Work involves choosing the appropriate option or procedure to follow and applying established rules and procedures.
  
• Errors may be detected within the department or section in which they occur, but may affect the work of others within the unit to trace errors and make corrections.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with at least 1-2 years experience in housing and residence life required

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree strongly preferred.
  
• Management background with supervisory experience preferred.
  
• Experience with student organization advising or living/learning programs preferred.
  
• Understanding of the importance of student learning outcomes and assessment.

Work Environment

Work is performed under usual office conditions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have excellent organization skills.
  
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
  
• Customer Service oriented
  
• Ability to interact with a diverse population and maintain a positive attitude in time of crisis.

Reports To: Assistant Director of Residence Life for Student Learning

Work is performed independently on routine work, non-routine issues or questions are referred to the supervisor.

Performs any other duties as may be assigned by supervisor:

The intent of this job classification description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions in this classification and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically present in this description.

Education Requirements:

Certification Requirements:

Job Posting End Date (if date is blank, posting is open ended):

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