What are the responsibilities and job description for the Area Coordinator position at sdbor-sb?
South Dakota Mines seeks an Area Coordinator in the Residence Life office. The Area Coordinator serves as a core member of the Residence Life staff and is primarily responsible for multiple residential communities and the fostering of community and belonging. The Area Coordinator fosters the interpersonal and intrapersonal growth of residential students; develops a positive and open residential community; supervises student staff; and manages main administrative functions and residential facility needs. The Area Coordinator focuses their time and effort on their students and student staff by providing resources and opportunities, crisis intervention, community standards administration, student staff training and supervision, housing occupancy support, and facilities management. This position will also work on departmental and university-wide initiatives. This is a 12-month, full-time, live-on position. A Master's degree in an applicable field is preferred; a bachelor’s degree along with 1 to 3 years of related experience and a valid driver’s license is required. This position requires weekends, holidays, and frequently scheduled irregular work hours. South Dakota Mines is a best-in-class STEM university that offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees located in Rapid City, the state’s second largest city with a MSA population of over 158,000. With 226 days of sunshine, 1.2 million acres of breathtaking scenery of the Black Hills National Forest, 700 miles of motorized trails and nearly 500 miles of hiking trails, there is a lot to see and do. People from around the world come here each year to see top attractions like Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Crazy Horse Memorial, Badlands National Park, Terry Peak Ski Area, and Reptile Gardens. There’s something for everybody! At Mines, our vision is to develop world-class leaders in science and engineering to benefit society through education, innovation, and engagement. Nearly 2,500 students from every state and over 40 countries are represented on our campus. Mines is an affordable option with a great return on investment. Known for our academic rigor, we maintain an average class size of 24 and our students benefit from immersive learning experiences including undergraduate research, co-ops/internships, and nationally competitive engineering teams. These experiences make graduates highly sought after by industry and attributes to high starting salaries and 98% placement rate in the field of study. Research at Mines encompasses four main areas: energy and environment; materials and manufacturing; STEM education; and underground science and engineering. Entrepreneurship is highly valued and programming assists students and faculty to engage in entrepreneurial activities and transition scientific and technological innovations into viable products and business startups. South Dakota Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce and offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage options for employees, spouses and dependents; retirement plans; paid holidays; and a generous vacation and sick day allowance. Individuals interested in this position must apply online at https://www.sdsmt.edu/employment/. Human Resources can provide accommodation to the online application process and may be reached at (605) 394-1203. Review of applications will begin October 23, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation.Attach a cover letter, resume, and name, mailing and email address, and phone number of three professional references.
