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The Area Coordinator is a key member of the Residential Life and University Student Life staff with responsibilities in three general areas, including student development, residential area management, critical campus emergency response.
Job Responsibility:
Community Development and Student Behavioral Standards - Build healthy and inclusive residential communities that complement and extend classroom learning
and foster a lively academic and intellectual environment and culture that supports the mission of The University
Working with the Center for Student Conduct Management staff, ensure staff and residents are aware of University and Residential Life policies, community standards and responsibilities
Assist students in developing behavioral standards appropriate to group living in an academic institution
When necessary, confront individuals and groups whose behavior is unacceptable and initiate appropriate student conduct action
Operations including Facilities coordination, financial management and health and safety compliance - Assist in regular inspections of the residence area to ensure that appropriate facilities and cleanliness standards are being maintained
Maintain accurate inventory records for furnishings, equipment and supplies
Build ongoing liaison relationship with housekeeping supervisor, custodial, and mechanical staff
Coordinate billing: administer the damage billing process for the living area
publish notifications to students
liaison with students, parents, the Bursar, etc
Monitor assigned operations and personnel expenditures to ensure accuracy
Initiate cost saving measures whenever possible
Manage and monitor hall council funds and expenditures
Assure area facilities comply with all applicable fire, health and safety regulations
Coordinate with appropriate departments for fire drill, health and safety inspections
Follow-up on all health, safety and security reports to ensure problems have been corrected
Student staff recruitment, selection, training and supervision - Participate in departmental student leadership training and instruction
Co-instruct Leadership in the College Community, a course for students applying for Resident Advisor positions
Directly supervise Graduate Resident Director and/or Graduate House Advisor staff
Indirectly supervise 20-45 Resident Advisors
Emergency On-Call Duty - Rotating professional staff on-call providing 24-hour availability and response
First line member of University Student Life professional response team for mental health crises, student illness, accident or other campus emergency situations
May coordinate community response and information delivery in the event of campus facility disruption
Serve as resource/consultant for all student staff on-call overnight in all residential faciliies including graduate and undergraduate living areas
Requires ability to interpret university policy and protocol, make judgment calls, as well as clear and critical decisions under pressure
On-call duty rotates weekly among live-in campus staff members
Summer Program Management - coordinate the summer operations for the assigned living area
organize staffing, building preparation, billing, check-in and check-out processes
liaison with custodial and maintenance services, other Residential Life areas, Public Safety, outside vendors and other involved departments
Other duties as assigned – May include service on department and USL committees and working groups, coverage for vacancies and absences in other residential areas, coordination with partner departments and programs that intersect with the student residential experience
Requirements:
Masters degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs or related field required
Some professional experience in Residential Life or equivalent combination of education and experience required
3-5 years of Residential Life experience preferred
Understanding and experience with student housing operations and residential life programming