Area Coordinator

Position Title Area Coordinator Position Approval Date 05/28/2024 Is this position budgeted? Yes Is this position an essential position? No About Susquehanna

Susquehanna University is the future-ready institution for today, invested in cultivating intellectual grounding, active learning and global citizenship for all students. Renowned as one of the finest U.S. national liberal arts colleges, Susquehanna inspires and challenges 2,200 enterprising, bright-minded students studying the arts, business, humanities and sciences. Our students seize opportunities through exceptional worldwide internships, expert-guided research and an acclaimed study-abroad program, leading to a transformative education that empowers each graduate to realize their unique potential and lead a successful and meaningful life.

The Susquehanna River Valley with its fresh air and overall pleasant year-round climate, provides four distinct seasons amidst a backdrop of vibrant autumn foliage, occasional winter snowfalls, flower-filled springs and warm summer evenings illuminated by fireflies. Nearby outdoor recreational areas for hiking, kayaking, fishing and skiing - and the bustling cultural and commerce hubs of New York City, Washington D.C., Baltimore and Philadelphia within a three-hour drive - present abundant opportunities for learning and discovery.

Position Summary

Job Summary

The Area Coordinator will report to the Director of Residence Life and is primarily responsible for managing all components of an assigned residential area of the campus. This includes student staff supervision, community engagement, student conduct, and serving in the on-call rotation.

Susquehanna University is a 4-year residential campus with approximately 2,300 students. This is a live-in position with on-campus housing and a meal plan. The position is defined as an exempt position under FLSA regulations.

Specific Responsibilities

• Supervise and cultivate a team of Resident Assistants (RAs) with individual and team meetings, paraprofessional development, and periodic appraisals.

• Develop and deliver departmental initiatives, including RA training, RA selection, recognition, and community programming.

• Establish and maintain a healthy, actively engaged residential community and communicate with residents living in the area through individual contacts, meetings, and facilitated discussions.

• Develop familiarity with campus resources to ensure timely and efficient referrals when needed.

• Maintain office hours that provide access to students and be available and visible at departmental and divisional programs and events.

• Serve as a conduct officer for the University Conduct process.

• Participate in division-wide committees, departmental leadership opportunities, programs, and events as deemed appropriate.

• Serve in an on-call professional staff rotation providing crisis intervention and response and act as onsite liaison for university partners in emergencies

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree required.

Experience

One year of related work experience is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The person in this position should have knowledge of student development theory and/or current issues and emerging trends in residence life, residential/student life curriculum, or student belonging. They should have knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion in fostering the success of underrepresented groups in a residential setting.

The person should be able to demonstrate experience with and advocacy for marginalized populations, with particular attention to BIPOC and LGBTQ+ student populations, and a commitment to growth in intercultural competence and implicit bias awareness. They should demonstrate experience and oversight of complex logistical processes; initiative, flexibility, and an ability to multitask and meet established deadlines. They should be skilled in database management systems, crisis and emergency management and response. They should have the ability to communicate effectively across multiple platforms to various audiences, work autonomously in a team atmosphere, work under pressure, think critically, and solve problems, and operate in an office environment that may have frequent interruptions.

Additional Requirements

This is a full-time, 12-month position, which requires occasional night and weekend work and participation in an on-call after-hours rotation.

Physical Demand

Position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. The position requires the ability to move about the campus.

Position requires the ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. The position requires the ability to operate a computer and other office productivity machines. Working conditions are indoors. The position requires occasional night and weekend hours.

Preferred Qualifications

Education

Master's degree in higher education/student personnel administration, education, counseling, or related field preferred.

Experience

Graduate, postgraduate, or professional experience in residence life/housing, student life/student affairs, or other higher education settings is preferred.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please note that this position is currently classified as exempt. However, due to new FLSA regulations, the University will be reviewing all positions, and this position may be reclassified as non-exempt by July 1.

REQUIRED DIVERSITY STATEMENT FOR APPLICANTS

1.When submitting the required diversity & inclusion statement please answer the prompt below and ensure that any professional development opportunities, committee involvements, or ongoing learning that you have participated in with respect to diversity/equity/inclusion/belonging, intercultural competence, social justice, implicit bias awareness, mediation or restorative practices, or related topics are included on your resume.

2.Describe how you have professionally demonstrated a commitment to advancing a culture of inclusivity through the creation or revisioning of programs, initiatives, or processes that aim to remove barriers to access, equity and belonging for historically underrepresented students.

Benefits Eligible Yes Number of Months 12 months Additional Work Schedule Details? Hours per week during the academic year (39 wks) Hours per week during the summer (13 wks) Status Full-Time Benefits Eligible Posting Date 06/04/2024 Closing Date 07/04/2024 Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time Open Until Filled No Anticipated Start Date Posting Number AH01188