Area Coordinator

Coord,Residence Life Area

Requisition ID req29180 Working Title Area Coordinator Position Grade 11 Position Summary

Under the leadership of the Director for Residence Life and Student Housing at the University of New Mexico and the immediate supervision of the Residence Life Manager, the Area Coordinator is a full-time (12 month) live-in professional who plays an integral role in the department's function. The position requires a callback response after regular business hours.

As RLSH aims to enhance residents' educational, social, and personal growth, the Area Coordinator helps create conditions within the residence halls that allow a diverse student population to learn and live in a comfortable, non-threatening environment.

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Directly supervises between 2 and 3 professional Hall Coordinators and 1-2 Student Hall Coordinator; and oversees an area of approximately three buildings and 25 paraprofessional Resident Advisors.

• Oversees an area of assignment with approximately 700 residents.

• Directs social and educational programming initiatives.

• Facilitates student mentorship and leadership development.

• Adjudicates high-level residential student conduct cases.

• Completes other duties as assigned by supervisory staff members or that arise in meeting the needs of the students, community, or University.

• Responsible for one additional area to meet the needs of the department, which is: Training, Development, Selection, Student Leadership & Programming, or Conduct & Care

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Prospective Employee page for a more complete explanation of UNM benefits.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; at least 2 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree strongly preferred.

• Experience living in on-campus housing.

• Demonstrated desire to positively influence students' lives and create a positive community conducive to academic success.

• Proven excellence in organizational skills, sensitivity to a diverse student population, and the ability to collaborate with students, faculty, and staff.

Additional Requirements

• The position requires callback response after regular business hours to respond to nonstandard situations.

• This position will require a preemployment criminal background check. Future and/or continued employment in the position is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining a satisfactory background check that excludes disqualifying findings.

• Live on requirement within UNM residence halls Campus Main

• Albuquerque, NM Department RLSH Res Ed Program (215F0) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Regular

• Full-Time Term End Date Status Exempt Pay Monthly: $3,354.00 - $4,660.93 Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information. ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. Background Check Required Yes For Best Consideration Date 5/13/2024 Eligible for Remote Work Eligible for Remote Work Statement Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

• Please attach your Resume and Cover Letter as a pdf file. The cover letter should address how the applicant meets the preferred qualifications for this position.

• Please include three supervisory references in your UNM Jobs application.

• The selected candidates must provide official transcripts of the highest level of education completed to process the hire.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.