What are the responsibilities and job description for the Area Coordinator position at Wiley College?
Wiley University is currently seeking qualified applicants for the Area Coordinator position. The Area Coordinator position is a full time (12‐month), on‐call, professional that plays an integral role in the function of the Office of Residence Life. As the office of residence life aims to enhance the educational, social, and personal growth for residents, the Area Coordinator helps to create conditions within the residence halls that allows a diverse student population to learn and live in a comfortable, nonthreatening environment. To best aid the department in achieving these goals, the Area Coordinator must employ a student‐centered approach, the ability to identify and address student needs, facilitates operations knowledge, a desire to collaborate, demonstrates strategic problem‐solving ability, sound judgment, administrative management skills, and a timely response to problems that arise. The Area Coordinator assists with the supervision of the community assistant student staff.
Qualified applicants should have at least two years of experience in Residence Life or Student Affairs preferred; demonstrates desire to positively influence the lives of students and create a positive community that is conducive to academic success. Proven excellence in organizational skills, sensitivity for a diverse student population, and an ability to work in collaboration with students, faculty, and staff.