Area Coordinator, Office of Residential Life

University of New Haven; Allingtown (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellness programs

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

University of New Haven, West Haven, CT, invites applications for an Area Coordinator in the Office of Residential Life. You will oversee a residential community, supervise and evaluate student Resident Assistants, and be a live-in presence for 350–450 residents, including day, weekend, evening hours and university holidays.

Two years of professional residential experience are preferred. Proficiency with THD and Maxient software, plus a valid Driver's License, are preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional residential experience preferred.
• Proficiency with THD housing management software and Maxient conduct management software preferred.
• A valid Driver’s License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a residential community and supervise, train, and evaluate student Resident Assistants (RAs).
• Be a live-in presence for 350-450 residents within your assigned residential community, working day, weekend, evening hours and university holidays.
• Supervise graduate level Residence Hall Director.
• Design, implement and assess a residential programming strategy to support student retention in housing.
• Oversee maintenance work orders and damage billing in collaboration with Facilities.

Skills

Residential experience

Driver's license

Tools

THD housing management software

Maxient conduct management software

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Area Coordinator, Office of Residential Life

Department: Office of Residential Life

Location: West Haven, CT

Who we are:

The University of New Haven, founded in 1920, is a private university whose mission is to prepare students to excel and lead purposeful and fulfilling lives in a global society. The university offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate programs and has been recognized for academic excellence, nationally and internationally. In addition to its main campus in West Haven, the university has a campus in Tuscany, Italy. Learn more at newhaven.edu .

The Area Coordinator staff member is an integral team member in organizing and implementing living and learning programs within our residential communities. The candidate must have the desire to work with a diverse group of students, staff, faculty, University administrators and external constituencies including parents. The position must carry out the mission and philosophy of the University of New Haven and is responsible for supporting and contributing to a positive atmosphere that facilitates respect, inclusivity and collaboration.

You are:

A proven problem- solver with a strong attention to detail.

Committed to assuming leadership in a diverse, high-energy environment requiring the ability to consistently manage multiple simultaneous priorities.

You will:

Oversee a residential community and supervise, train, and evaluate student Resident Assistants (RAs)

Be a live-in presence for 350-450 residents within your assigned residential community, working day, weekend, evening hours and university holidays

Supervise graduate level Residence Hall Director

Design, implement and assess a residential programming strategy that supports retaining students at the University as well as in housing. Programs include mentoring, social and educational programs, orientation programs, summer camps and conferences

Oversee the maintenance work order process as well as the damage billing process while working collaboratively with Facilities to address area needs and issues

Coordinate operational aspects of residence hall openings and closings; health and safety inspection process, schedule fire drills and room inventory process for areas of supervision.

Serve as a resource for students seeking support and a referral agent to other resources on campus regarding academic, personal, or mental-health concerns

Conduct disciplinary counseling and hearings for violations of University rules and regulations.

Engages in opportunities to increase own capacity for equity, diversity, and inclusion and encourages cultural competency among students

Participate in departmental, divisional and institutional committees as assigned

You need:

Two years of professional residential experience preferred.

Proficiency with The Housing Director (THD) housing management software and Maxient conduct management software preferred.

A valid Driver’s License

What’s In It For You:

Health & Welfare Programs: Employees and their eligible family members, including spouses and dependent are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Programs.

Wellness & Fitness: On-campus Recreation and Fitness Center for employees and families; Employee Assistant Program

Commitment to Educational Excellence: Tuition assistance for employees and eligible dependents; Tuition exchange opportunities

Employee Discounts on products, services and educational opportunities

Work/Life Benefits: Generous paid time off programs; progressive paid holiday schedule (including holiday break between Christmas and New Year’s); 4 weeks of parental paid leave; flexible work schedules including summer hours where applicable

*The University of New Haven is not a qualifying E-Verify employer and its use of E-Verify is limited to specific government projects. For that reason, candidates with STEP OPT authorization cannot be considered for employment.

*Note - the budgeted salary for this position is $47,000.