Residential Experience Coordinator

Job Description:
The Residential Experience Coordinator is a full-time staff member with previous live-in residence life experience. They are charged with the oversight and safety of students. Works on a floor of 30-40 high school students (grades 10-12) in collaboration with a Residential Mentor

Responsibilities and Performance Standard:
Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Works collectively with other staff to create a positive residential experience for students that promotes learning and retention.
• Plan and/or chaperone on-campus and off-campus social and educational trips and functions.
• Evaluate Residential Mentors' job performance in conjunction with the Assistant Dean of Residential Life throughout the year
• Handle follow-up with residents of concern, emergencies and crisis situations that pertains to students.
• Conduct nightly room checks to ensure that all students are accounted for in the building.
• Conduct weekly room inspections.
• Occasionally transport students as needed (in school vehicles).
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate intentional learning opportunities in the community to meet developmental needs of students.
• Occasionally dispense over the counter or prescription medication or provide minor medical care including transporting students to the hospital.
• Address parental complaints and questions via phone, e-mail, or in person, seeking timely resolutions.
• Assist in enforcing campus, city, state, and federal rules and laws.
• Serve as “on call” staff member with other live-in staff members
• Assist in other on-campus summer programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of Students.
• Additional on-the-job training, including CPR/AED, first aid training, and campus wide professional development.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree is required; master’s degree is preferred in student affairs, higher education, college student personnel, counseling, social work, or related field.
• Minimum of at least one year student affairs leadership experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of residential functions, operations, and strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Personal skills and characteristics necessary for success in the position are:
  • Creativity
  • Flexibility
  • Organizational skills
  • Team Building
  • Enthusiasm
  • Dependability
• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing focus experiences for students and demonstrated commitment in continual learning and institutional improvements are preferred.
• Ability to work with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, parents, and community members.
• Effective decision making, problem-solving, and judgement skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and execute tasks to completion.

About the West Central Arkansas Workforce Development Area

The West Central Arkansas Workforce Development Centers specialize in recruiting and placing skilled professionals in a variety of industries on behalf of employers in Central Arkansas. We help people find jobs and provide workforce solutions to businesses.

WCAPDD/Arkansas Workforce Center is an “equal opportunity employer/program,” and “auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.” Arkansas Relay Service: 1-800-285-1121 (Voice) 1-800-285-1131 (TDD) or TDD 711.