Area Coordinator

George Fox University's Residence Life Department is seeking a compassionate leader to join their team as an Area Coordinator and function as part of a team responsible for the overall strategic coordination of student success and university-wide retention efforts.

About the Job:

The Area Coordinator (AC) position is a live-in, 10 month position in our Residence Life Department. Under the supervision and guidance of the Director of Residence Life, ACs play a critical role within the residential community as mentors, advisors, and co-curricular educators for Resident Assistants (RAs), Assistant Area Coordinators (AACs), and residents, helping to deliver our Be Known Promise to all students at George Fox.

Residence Life's departmental mission is "fostering shalom in a culture of chaos." As a Christ-centered community, Residence Life at George Fox is committed to a culture of civility, respect, and inclusivity amidst the ever-increasing chaos surrounding our students. As a department, we value diversity in our student leaders. It is imperative that the Area Coordinator recognizes and appreciates the multitude of people and perspectives that exist in our work, including racially/ethnically marginalized students, dominant culture students, first-generation students, and international students. The AC functions as part of a team responsible for the overall strategic coordination of student success and university-wide retention efforts through fulfillment of this mission.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Affirming the centrality and applicability of your Christian faith through behavior and expression of values and ideals which are the embodiment of that faith as well as the mission, goals and Christian foundation of George Fox University.
• Demonstrating support for the philosophy of Student Life, the programs of Residence Life, and the Community Accountability expectations as outlined in the Student Handbook, along with a willingness to become involved with RAs, residents, and their developmental processing as a co-curricular educator at George Fox University.
• Providing experiences, training, and information to RAs which will promote their identity, leadership and faith development, as well as interpersonal competencies.
• Reviewing RAs' progress toward goals; provide support, guidance, and redefinition of those goals.
  
• Meeting with RAs individually and as a team each week to disseminate information, provide training experiences, foster personal and professional growth, and develop a sense of team cohesiveness and vision.
• Supporting RA staff in their on-call responsibilities, including developing the RA on-call rotation schedule.
• Serving as a resource and support to students in a designated residential area.
  • Developing and maintaining a residential environment that helps create a sense of belonging and equitable participation of all groups, while modeling ways to acknowledge and critically address issues of oppression, privilege, and power.
  • Participating in a phone-tree as an emergency responder to calls from Campus Public Safety when needed.
    
  • Actively confronting and addressing issues of intolerance or bias that may arise within the community.
  • Developing area programming to achieve student success and retention.
    
  • Assisting the residents in resolving conflict with others through providing guidance on how to resolve conflicts peacefully and respectfully, and referring conflicts to appropriate staff members as needed.
  • Initiating and following appropriate institutional crises intervention responses and processes in a timely manner.
• Serving as an essential member of the Residence Life team.
  
  • Attending and participating in weekly Residence Life orientations, training sessions, and meetings as convened by the Director of Residence Life.
    
  • Responding to violations of lifestyle standards, community policies, and other aspects of being a member of the George Fox community.
    
  • Reporting Title IX incidents to immediate supervisor in a timely manner.
    
  • Partnering with other members of the Residence Life Team to facilitate and develop training in August and January for Residence Life.
    
• Completing applicable administrative responsibilities:
  
  • Overseeing the check-in/check-out procedures for a specific residential area.
    
  • Overseeing the budget, including area programming and staff training and development.
    
  • Coordinating room changes and room assignments with the Housing Office.
    
  • Conducting routine inspections of the residential area under their care and promptly reporting any damages and/or vandalism using the work order system; promptly reporting all maintenance needs via work order system.
    
  • Conducting routine inspections of the residential area under their care and promptly reporting any damages and/or vandalism using the work order system; promptly reporting all maintenance needs via work order system.
    
  • Observing all University policies related to conduct and confidentiality, i.e. Code of Ethics, FERPA.
• Communicating effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect and customer service.
• By actions, words, and lifestyle, be a Christian role model to students, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role.
• Demonstrating awareness, respect, and appreciation for diversity of culture, background, race, sex, political views, expressions of faith, etc. and works well with a variety of people.
• Other duties as assigned.

A day in the life of this position:

The Area Coordinator will include much variety! A typical day could include hosting one on one meetings with RAs, attending Pro staff meetings, conducting general admin responsibilities (planning staff meetings or developing events), walking the residence halls, and/or responding to needs as they arise.

We're looking for candidates who have:

• A Bachelor's Degree.
  
• 2-3 years of progressive leadership experience working with college students.
  
• Competence in relational, interactive, and conflict mediation skills.
• Competence in administrative and organizational skills.
  
• Demonstrated consciousness of diversity, equity, and inclusion issues and commitment to addressing issues of oppression, privilege, and power.
  
• Demonstrated engagement in faith development.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States. This position does not offer visa sponsorship; therefore, only applicants who do not require sponsorship for employment visas, now or at any point in the future, should apply.
• A commitment to the University's Theology of Racial and Ethnic Diversity.
• A desire to work with a diverse community of students and employees who represent various cultures, backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, political views, and expressions of Christian faith.
  
• A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a church. In addition, employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.

Preference Will be Given to Those Who Have the Following Attributes:

• Experience with StarRez and Vena database entry.
  
• StrengthsFinder experience.
  
• The ability to speak more than one language; Spanish preferred.
  
• Masters Degree in Higher Education, Student Development or other related field.
  

Job information:

• Hours Per Week: 40 hours per week, 10 months of the year (0.83 FTE)
• Work Period: July 15th through May 15th
• Primary Work Location: Newberg Campus
• Working Conditions: Physical requirements are those of a normal office environment. Must have the ability to lift more than 25 pounds and perform any activities such as balancing, bending/stooping, climbing stairs, crouching, etc.
• Supervisor: Director of Residence Life

George Fox University has been transforming student's lives for over 125 years. We are a Christ-centered community that prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion. Our vision is to be the Christian university of choice known for empowering students to achieve exceptional life outcomes. We put students first, with Christ at the center of our work, embracing change in order to improve. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in creating transformational experiences for our students.

Being a part of our community means a commitment to faith and to a lifestyle that is consistent with the university's mission as described in the Statement of Faith and Community Lifestyle Statement on our website.

As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of God's design for human communities.

What is most appealing about working at George Fox University?

• Faith-friendly: Our culture is unique for higher education. At George Fox you can pursue academic excellence while integrating scriptures, praying with staff members and students at work, and helping to make an impact on the world in a way that promotes Christian values.
• Unapologetically Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God's Word.
• Live out your calling: You are able to use your God-given talents and abilities while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings, at which they will be able to glorify the kingdom of God just as they have seen you do.
  
  

For your personal well-being we offer:

• A strong Christian vision and mission-led organization with opportunities for your growth and contributions.
• Wonderful Christian peers and a vibrant student population.
• A beautiful and peaceful campus environment with areas to walk and coffee shops and restaurants close by.
• Free Fitness Center membership.
• Free parking.
• Rich employee benefit package.
  

Application Procedures - kindly apply only through this website

When completing the online application, please upload the following as Word or .pdf documents in the section marked Letter of Interest and Curriculum Vitae or Resume:

• Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
• Other supporting materials may be requested at a later stage of the review process.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

We invite you to Be Known at Oregon's largest private and nationally recognized Christian University!

**This position is subject to close at any time, regardless of the date on the posting.
**Have questions or need assistance with our application process? Contact Georgefoxcareers@georgefox.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The university is an equal-opportunity employer. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to make decisions about applicants and employees without regard to sex, age, race, color, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status to the extent prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. This prohibition applies not only to the recruiting and hiring process but to all facets of the employment relationship, including promotion, pay, training, classification, performance reviews, discipline, and termination.

George Fox is owned by the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church and its mission is distinctly Christian. Employees are required to agree with and abide by the university's faith statement and its statement of community responsibilities. Within the context of this agreement and commitment, employment opportunities are otherwise available to all persons on the basis of their experience and skills.

In the recruiting process, the university may make special effort to solicit applicants from underrepresented groups. This is done as an affirmative step to increase the representation of these populations in the university's workforce to better match their availability in the labor market. Hiring decisions are based on the applicants' qualifications as they relate to the needs of the position.

Salary : $31,435 - $40,865