Area Coordinator for Mens Housing

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Director of Housing, the Area Coordinator for Men’s Housing position is a full-time, live-in position. The Area Coordinator for Men’s Housing is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the residence life program; serves as the first responder to emergency and non-emergency situations that arise within the department; and maintains a positive living/learning atmosphere through educational and social programming in the residence halls.

Duties and Responsibilities

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Duties and responsibilities listed are essential job functions and exclude functions which are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.

• Assist the university in implementing the statement of purpose
• Assist the university in implementing the institutional and financial plan
• Reflect Christian integrity and values to all university constituents
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance
• Assist the Director of Housing in supervising, hiring, training, and evaluating the Resident Director and Resident Assistant staff; helps plan and provide for the continual training and development of staff
• Conduct regular meetings with staff and as needed with residential students
• Serve as the first responder to all campus residential emergency and non-emergency incidents; acts as the on-call housing duty phone supervisor on a rotational basis and during University break periods; supervises the RD duty rotation teams
• Assist with the day-to-day operations of residence halls with oversight of a specific campus area and duty team supervision; conduct hall inspections for safety purposes; report facility repair issues and coordinate facility maintenance efforts with The Director of Housing and occasionally other service providers (Caldwell and Gregory, Filter Masters, Coca-Cola, furniture vendors, etc.)
• Address policy violations as necessary within the halls; support and enforce university policies
• Assist the Director of Housing in conducting student hearings addressing all minor violations of campus policies and procedures, roommate conflicts, and other student adjustment issues
• Assist the Director of Housing in implementing the departmental and student outcomes set forth in the department’s institutional effectiveness model: co-create experiences that engages residents in a developmentally appropriate manner to meet the learning outcomes of the department; guide RD/RA team in development of a well-balanced programs and events that promote a living-learning environment; assess needs of residential students, halls, and staff and help identify creative ways of meeting those needs; help identify ways to continually improve processes, efficiency, and best utilization of technology and systems
• Submit various reports and forms on a regular, periodic, or emergency basis; maintains accurate rosters of residents.
• Perform basic office logistics and administrative support for day-to-day operations of the Residence Life and Housing Office.
• Transport students as needed via the university van
• Assist with project management for events such as hall opening and closing, open house recruitment functions, Super Saturday event, Mandatory Hall Meetings, Fire Safety Drills, collaborative events with other campus departments, Summer Housing, Summer Camps, Guest Housing, Awareness Campaigns, etc.
• All other duties as assigned or needed to fulfill the vision of the Department and the University’s mission

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Ability to use common office productivity software, including Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form; ability to effectively present information and respond to inquiries
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations and people
• Ability to work independently, complete multiple assignments, meet deadlines, exercise good judgment
• Ability to work in a group setting
• Must meet requirements for operating university vehicle including a clear driving record
• Valid state issued driver’s license
• Must maintain current CPR and First Aid safety certifications
• Must maintain living status on campus in Residence Halls Apartment

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Residence Life or Student Affairs Experience, particularly in the area of staff supervision and leadership development
• Familiar with Canvas and The Housing Director management systems

Physical Demands

• Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting, and to use stand office equipment including a computer
• Must have vision to read print materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the phone
• Must have the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Must have strength and agility to move files, paper boxes, and minor office equipment
• Must have the ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
• Must have the ability to operate university owned vehicles