Residence Life- Area Coordinator

Greenville University; Greenville (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks an Area Coordinator for its Residence Life program, responsible for fostering a meaningful living-learning environment for students. This role requires strong leadership, communication skills, and a commitment to a Christian educational philosophy, along with the ability to manage administrative duties effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience in Student Development or desire to pursue a degree in a related field.
• Demonstration of a mature Christian faith.
• Ability to assimilate and disseminate knowledge of housing and residence life.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and supervise area staff.
• Develop and implement residence life programming.
• Provide guidance and counseling for living area residents.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Initiative

Counseling Skills

Education

Master’s degree in Student Affairs or related field

Job description

Description

The Area Coordinator under the supervision of the Director of Residence Life is responsible for the direction and coordination of the residence program within her/his living areas. With the student leaders as support staff, the Area Coordinator is the facilitator in the planning and implementation of a meaningful residence life experience for students and Resident Assistants. The Area Coordinator is primarily an educator with a developmental philosophy, committed to helping residential students bridge their academic and interpersonal worlds. Included as responsibilities are: administrative duties as it applies to the position, general counseling and guidance, living area programming, and Resident Assistant staff selection, supervision, training and development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mentor and supervise area staff
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of the living area
• Develops and implements a living-learning program to meet the individual needs of living area residents
• Assists Director of Residence Life in the ongoing selection, supervision, training and evaluation for RAs and GAs
• Serves as a responsible role model who provides guidance and counseling for living area residents and actively seeks to live a life of Christian service and leadership
• Participates in and assists with annual Walkabout leadership adventure programs
• Confronts students exhibiting behaviors that are inconsistent with stated University student standards of conduct
• Maintains a constant sense of preparedness among students in the event of catastrophic emergency such as fire, flood, tornado, and earthquake
• Assists Director of Residence Life and Housing Coordinator with management of paperwork, programs, and duties such as:
• Semesterly check-ins pertaining to student academic performance
• All duties associated with delivering quality programming to the residential community
• Utilize software such as Slate and Microsoft to manage your area
• Duties as assigned by the Director of Residence Life

Student Success Coordinator(Auxiliary)

• Recognize the unique challenges faced by commuter and non-athletic students and provide tailored support that addresses their specific needs for success and engagement on campus.
• Provide proactive outreach and academic coaching for academically at-risk students to help them address their individual learning needs to increase achievement and persistence.
• Teach and provide academic support of students enrolled in GNRL 107 - Strategies for Success Class.

Campus Housing Note

Members of the Student Development Life Staff living in residence must participate in the Residence Life On-Call Schedule.

Requirements

Qualifications/Skills Required:

• Master’s degree in student Affairs or related field preferred
• Experience in Student Development or desire to pursue a degree in a related field.
• Agreement with the purpose of Greenville University and demonstration of a mature Christian faith.
• Leadership, initiative, strong written and verbal communication skills, and administrative ability.
• Student development and counseling theories as well as skills suitable for housing, residence life; discipline, and supervisory decisions.
• Knowledge of procedures and theory in the field of housing and residence life; ability to assimilate and disseminate such knowledge.
• Ability to work as a vital member of the Residence Life Senior Staff and Student Life team.
• A vision and commitment to an intentionally developmental residence life program within a Christian, liberal arts college framework.

Salary Band: $29,250-$88,000/ Annually. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions and department budget.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Greenville University's Mission:

Greenville University is liberal arts University that empowers students for lives of character and service through a transforming Christ-centered education. Our hiring practices reflect our commitment to be a Christ-centered institution.

GREENVILLE UNIVERSITY: The university is located 50 miles east of St. Louis in an attractive residential community of approximately 7,000 people. Greenville was founded in 1892 and is affiliated with the Free Methodist Church yet draws students from 40+ denominations. For additional information, please visit our website: www.greenville.edu.

Greenville University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, family responsibilities, or national or ethnic origin, in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal laws. In keeping with the mission of the institution, Greenville University seeks applicants with a strong commitment to the values and lifestyle of evangelical Christianity and who profess a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. As a Christian institution, we require faculty and staff to adhere to the University's Lifestyle statement and to enforce a religiously based code of conduct for all University employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Greenville University, as an educational institution affiliated with the Free Methodist Church USA, reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, Sections 702-703, United States Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended).