Residence Life Area Coordinator - Central College

Job Description:

Responsible to the Assistant Dean of Students for specific residential area operation management. This is a full time 11-month position.

Administrative:

• Direct operations of assigned residential buildings

• Authority for and management of area budget

• Participate in staff and professional development meetings both in Residence Life and Student Development

• Open and close buildings; assess for facility damages

• Work collaboratively with Facilities Planning and Management; approve student submitted work-orders

• Serve on departmental, divisional and college committees as requested

On-Call/Emergency response:

• Participate in academic year Area Coordinator on-call schedule

• Participate in summer Student Development on-call schedule

• Participate in emergency response and crisis intervention as required

• Confront summer guests violating community standards and report situation to appropriate personnel

Student Conduct:

• Educate students on community conduct standards

• Enforce campus policies concerning student behavior

• Conduct administrative conferences and assign sanctions

Community Building:

• With Resident Advisor staff, create and implement intentionally designed social, educational and community development initiatives for area residents

• Advise area Hall Council

• Facilitate area roommate mediations and room changes

Staff Supervision:

• Provide on-going training, supervision, and evaluation of Residential student staff.

• Supervise through individual and whole staff meetings.

• Provide timely and professional evaluation of Residential student staff.

Share in the implementation of the following responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate Resident Advisor selection process

• Coordinate Residence Life's education and promotion of sustainability initiatives in all residential buildings

• Coordinate the application and selection process for specialty housing opportunities, as well as monitor and advise groups throughout the year including; Sophomore Series, Green Pods, Outdoor Pursuit Pella, Theme Communities and Senior Series

• Develop and implement student leadership training for student staff and Hall Council members

• Coordinate faculty-involvement initiatives

• Assist with Late Night Central, Intramurals and other divisional programming initiatives

• Work as team with other Residence Life professional staff and Student Development members.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and full-time residence life experience required.

• Master's degree in Student Affair's or related field preferred.

• Evidence of strong administrative, team building, organizational, and interpersonal skills is essential.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks is necessary.

• On campus residence required, unfurnished apartment is provided.

• A meal plan is provided while school is in session.

Additional Information:

Central College is an equal opportunity employer and a drug/tobacco free workplace.

A post-offer employment background check will be conducted.