Area Coordinator (Cochran Campus)

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,000 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation university, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

This is a professional, full time, live-in position in the Office of Housing and Residence Life. Primary responsibility is for the provision of residence life programming that enhances the personal development of students, including a focus on personal responsibility, leadership skills, diversity awareness and civic responsibility with an emphasis on student learning outcomes. This position is responsible for coordinating residence life operations for two or more assigned residence halls and for enforcing residence life policies and procedures. This position is also responsible for assisting the Office of Housing and Residence Life with activities related to Open House and Orientation throughout the year, as well as assisting the Assistant Director of Residence Life with departmental programming initiatives.

Area Operations (50%) -
Supervision of two or more residential communities.
Develops an on-call schedule for each staff member to ensure continuous supervision of residence life activities.
Maintains accurate key records.
Conducts student check-ins and check-outs at the beginning and end of each semester.
Maintains residence hall and student records.
Resolve minor discipline issues and completes related documentation. May assist with higher level conduct cases as needed.
Monitors maintenance log sheet.
Processes and manages residence life applications and waitlists
Assists students in the room selection process.
Consolidate student room assignments and reports room changes.
Inspects residence hall daily to identify and resolve maintenance and student conduct issues.

Advise and Support (30%) -
Supervise the work of RAs (Resident Assistants) and CAs (Community Assistants); conducts staff meetings; communicates with staff to exchange ideas, solve problems, and discuss ideas.
Assists the Assistant Director of Residence Life with Departmental programming initiatives, including delivering programming supplies as needed.
Assists the Assistant Director of Residence Life with implementation and management of living learning communities and themed communities.
Maintain programming supply closet and manage reorder of necessary supplies.
Supervises social and educational programs.
Completes staff evaluations.
Answers telephones and greets visitors, including students and parents; provides information and assistance via phone and email; refers to appropriate personnel.

Train Staff (10%) -
Recruits, selects and trains Resident Assistants (RAs) and Community Assistants (CAs).
Educates residents of college rules and regulations and the consequences of infractions.
Complete educational sessions during RA Training for Fall and Spring
Assists the Assistant Director of Residence Life in training RLC, CA, and RA staff.

Maintains Positive Relationships with the Community and Other Departments (10%) -
Assists Office of Housing and Residence Life with Orientation and Open House presentations as needed, coordinates campus tours, and maintains showrooms.
Welcome and acclimate new students and their families to the campus during Orientation programs, which will include residential tours.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Identifies as a Campus Security Authority (CSA)

Educational Requirements
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a bachelor¿s degree in course of study related to the occupational field.

Required Experience
Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand all objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to required three years of related experience.

Knowledge of residence life policies and procedures.
Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
Skill in the delegation of responsibility and authority.
Skill in the operation of computer and job related software programs.
Skill in decision making and problem solving.
Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
Skill in oral and written communication.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES: Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning

Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Middle Georgia State University Office of Human Resources at 478.471.2010. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

This is a non-exempt (hourly paid) position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include:

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave
• Parental Leave
• Retirement
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.