Area Coordinator

Gustavus Adolphus College; Minnesota; On-site; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Gustavus Adolphus College in Minnesota seeks a Housing and Residence Life professional to coordinate a residential area on campus (2-4 buildings, 500-700 residents, 18-22 student staff) and support the residential experience. Salary range $38,500-$40,000.

Position runs August–May with summers off, live on campus, and full benefits eligibility. On-call and crisis response experience preferred; higher education background is a plus.

Qualifications

• Two years working experience in a residential life or similar program.
• On-call and crisis response experience, preferred.
• Experience in Higher Education, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, administer, and evaluate student staff members and programs in an assigned area of responsibility.
• Assist with recruitment, selection, and training of student staff members.
• Assist in advising the Hall Council leadership program in an assigned area of responsibility.
• Assist with students' transition through college life and to their self-development to the extent that each understands and evaluates his/her own purpose for being in college.
• Serve as a resource for students in academic, co-curricular, and extra-curricular areas; provide program and staff support for proper recognition and referral of students' personal problems.
• Facilitate development of programs and strategies to foster belonging and academic achievement; support mission of the College.

Skills

Two years working experience in a住宅l

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

This position serves on the Housing and Residence Life team to coordinate aspects of a residential area on campus (2-4 buildings, 500-700 residents, 18-22 student staff members) and support all aspects of the residential experience at Gustavus.

Salary Range: $38,500-$40,000

• Note: This position works August - May, with summers off while still able to live on campus during this time and maintain full benefits eligibility.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise, administer, and evaluate student staff members and programs in an assigned area of responsibility.


• Assist with recruitment, selection, and training of student staff members.


• Assist in advising the Hall Council leadership program in an assigned area of responsibility.

Student Development, Support & Advising

• Assist with students' transition through college life and to their self-development to the extent that each understands and evaluates his/her own purpose for being in college.


• Serve as a resource for students in academic, co-curricular, and extra-curricular areas; provide program and staff support for proper recognition and referral of students' personal problems.

Community Building

• Facilitate (via coordination with student staff members) the development of programs and strategies will assist students in developing a sense of belonging, acquiring knowledge, developing integrity, and assuming self-responsibility.


• Facilitate, support, and participate in the mission of the College by assisting in providing an environment within the residence halls conducive to academic achievement.

Policy Enforcement, Student Conduct & Crisis Management

• Promote the safety of students, student property, and the property of the College.


• Interpret college objectives, policies, rules, and regulations to students and interpret student attitudes, opinions, and actions to appropriate college officials.


• Assist in the formation of policies that govern Housing and Residence Life; assist students in understanding policies established for community living; adjudicate cases through the campus conduct process.


• Participate in campus-wide on-call rotation; arrange absences with the Director of Housing and Residence Life; attend staff meetings called by the Director or Dean of Students; represent the College in dealing with students, parents, and visitors to the halls.


• Serve as designated weather- or emergency-essential personnel. In the event of a College closure, reporting to work as scheduled is vital. As a member of the Essential Weather Employee Team, working beyond normal hours may be required to ensure department coverage (uncompensated with additional pay as a salaried employee).

General Administration

• Assist in the coordination and implementation of central office responsibilities, including but not limited to: room selection, departmental programming, hall openings and closing, etc.


• Coordinate the administrative functions of the residence halls within the assigned area of responsibility.


• Perform all other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience


• Two years working experience in a residential life or similar program


• Valid driver's license


• Able to occasionally lift/carry 15-20 pounds


• On-call and crisis response experience, preferred


• Experience in Higher Education, preferred

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Live on-campus position with a furnished apartment provided


• Evening and weekend commitments required


• This position has been designated as weather- or emergency-essential. In the event of a closure of the College, it is vital that you report to work if scheduled. In addition, as a member of the Essential Weather Employee Team, you may be asked to work beyond your normal hours to ensure coverage within your department/office.

Gustavus offers competitive and comprehensive benefits which include:

• Medical insurance (which includes access to Nice Healthcare) as well as dental, vision, and life insurance


• Workplace accommodations for physical or mental health concerns


• Onsite health services


• Free parking, exercise classes, and use of library and athletic facilities


• Paid parental leave


• Employer contribution to retirement savings plan (after one year of employment)


• Tuition benefit plan for employees and spouse

Gustavus Adolphus College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities.

Gustavus Adolphus College is one of the nation's leading private liberal arts colleges serving approximately 1,800 students. The College aspires to be a community of persons from diverse backgrounds who respect and affirm the dignity of all people. Known for its strong science, writing, music, athletics, study-away, and service-learning programs, Gustavus is located on a scenic 340-acre hill in St. Peter, Minnesota only one hour southwest of the Twin Cities.