Residence Life Coordinator

Wofford College is a place where thought leads, where ideas are celebrated and problem solving is expected. Wofford invites applicants who are focused on student success and excited to join a community committed to preparing thought leaders.

Wofford College, established in 1854, is a four-year, residential liberal arts college located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. It offers 27 major fields of study to a student body of 1,874 undergraduates. Nationally known for the strength of its academic program, outstanding faculty, experiential learning opportunities and successful and supportive graduates, Wofford is recognized consistently as a “best value” and for its commitment to student success and accessibility for low- and middle-income students. The college community has 12 sororities and fraternities as well as 20 NCAA Division I athletics teams.

Wofford College is seeking a Residence Life Coordinator. Under the supervision of the Director of Residence Life and a coordinating supervisor from the Division of Campus life and Student Development (CLSD), a Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) provides direct support to the residential experience and larger campus community through supervision of a residential area and work with a coordinating assignment.

The RLC Position is a 12-month, non-exempt full-time appointment. Normal hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday; however, will vary widely to include working evenings and weekends, contingent on on-call schedule and campus events. Minimal working hours will be 40/week.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

RESIDENCE LIFE

• Develop and supervise activities and events designed to enhance the residential experience and complement in-class learning; maintain a sense of community within the halls by upholding college policies.

• Supervise assigned student workers (typically a staff of 10 student resident assistants), facilitate staff meetings and conduct regular one-on-ones, assist in the recruitment, selection and training of resident assistants.

• Utilize eRezLife software and other computer applications to maintain administrative records for assigned residential areas.

• Assist with other housing and administrative functions as needed, including opening and closing of residence halls, health and safety inspections, key management and more.

• Provide excellent customer service to students, families and other community members.

• Participate in the Coordinator on-call rotation through the Office of Residence Life, including weeknight and weekend coverage; respond to crisis and emergency situations, as necessary.

• Adhere to College policies and practices in matters of student administration, including handling of confidential student information.

• Assist with major college events such as, but not limited, to First-Year Orientation, Family Weekend, Homecoming, and Commencement.

• Other duties as assigned.

COORDINATING POSITION

Each RLC will be assigned one coordinating position. In this coordinating position, the RLC will work with a supervisor in CLSD to receive support, training, and experience working with a specific area of the student experience.

Current coordinating assignments include: Housing Operations and Communication, Residential Leadership and Education, Campus Recreations and Intramurals, and Fraternity & Sorority Life. Coordinating assignments can vary from year to year, based on division need and RLC preference.

Our open position would specifically work with the Campus Recreation and Intramurals coordinating assignment. Below is an overview of the description of this coordinating position.

• RLC for Campus Recreations and Intramurals

  • Oversee the operation of the Benjamin Johnson Arena Fitness Center, including regular walkthroughs, communications regarding equipment repairs, and scheduling and training for approximately 15 Fitness Center student workers

  • Develop a robust calendar of intramural activities for students

  • Train and manage officials and official supervisors for intramurals.

  • Utilize IMLeagues to organize the scheduling and communication around intramural events

  • Reserve spaces for intramural events and collaborate with Athletics about shared spaces

  • Keep track of resource needs for intramurals and Fitness Center and restock inventory as appropriate.

  • Compile fitness class opportunities for students to participate in throughout the year

  • Work with peer institutions to provide collaborative programming opportunities for students

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution Demonstrated aptitude for working and communicating effectively in a professional manner Demonstrated ability to multi-task and respond effectively in high-stress situations Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse educational environment and workplace and an ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty and student populations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Effective computer proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications Experience in an on-call rotation and/or with crisis response Demonstrated commitment to the values and goals of a residential, liberal arts college Experience with housing/occupancy management software (direct experience with eRezLife is highly desirable)

REQUIRED SKILLS OR ABILITIES:

Applicants would need to be able to climb three flights of stairs as this position serves in the first-level professional on-call rotation and not every residential hall can be accessed by elevator. This position can require light physical work. Therefore, the candidate must be able to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 pounds.

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