Area Coordinator for Residential Curriculum and Student Leadership (Live-In)

University of Arkansas System•Monticello, MN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), a comprehensive residential and commuter institution offering undergraduate and selected master's degree programs, is seeking an Area Coordinator for Residential Curriculum and Student Leadership. This is a management/supervisory position within the Residence Halls Department. The role involves leading the implementation of the department's Residential Curriculum, developing learning outcomes, coordinating educational initiatives, assessing programming effectiveness, and collaborating with campus partners. Additionally, the position is responsible for the administration of the Resident Assistant program, including supervision, recruitment, selection, training, and performance evaluation. The Area Coordinator will also supervise Graduate Assistants, establish work expectations, provide mentoring, and delegate projects. Administrative duties include maintaining student staff records, preparing reports, assisting with departmental planning, and ensuring confidentiality of student records. The role also focuses on student leadership development by creating curriculum, coordinating leadership opportunities, and mentoring student leaders. Residential programming oversight, student conduct management, crisis management, and housing operations support are also key components of this position. The Area Coordinator will serve as a member of the professional on-call rotation and respond to emergencies within residential communities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
One to three years of progressively responsible experience in Housing and Residence Life or Student Engagement.
Experience supervising Resident Assistants and/or Graduate Assistants.
Experience planning educational programming and leadership development.
Demonstrated crisis management and conflict resolution skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and respond to emergencies.
Knowledge of student development theory.
Knowledge of residence hall operations.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Ability to supervise, motivate, and mentor student leaders.
Ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
Strong presentation and facilitation abilities.
Ability to analyze assessment data and make recommendations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
Ability to establish collaborative relationships across campus.
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience implementing a residential curriculum model.
Working knowledge of StarRez Housing Management Software.
Experience with assessment and learning outcomes.
Experience with student conduct processes.
Experience in crisis intervention and behavioral response.

Responsibilities

Lead the implementation and continuous assessment of the department's Residential Curriculum.
Develop intentional learning outcomes that support student success, wellness, leadership, community engagement, and personal responsibility.
Coordinate educational initiatives aligned with departmental and institutional strategic priorities.
Assess programming effectiveness and prepare annual reports using learning outcomes and assessment data.
Collaborate with campus partners to provide educational opportunities for residential students.
Maintain programming calendars and curriculum timelines.
Provide direct supervision for all Resident Assistants.
Coordinate Resident Assistant recruitment, selection, hiring, and onboarding.
Develop and facilitate comprehensive RA training programs each semester.
Conduct weekly staff meetings and individual supervisory meetings.
Complete performance evaluations and provide coaching and professional development.
Monitor RA duty coverage and accountability.
Provide guidance regarding conflict mediation, community development, and crisis response.
Recognize and celebrate outstanding student staff performance.
Directly supervise all Graduate Assistants within Housing and Residence Life.
Establish work expectations and professional development goals for Graduate Assistants.
Provide mentoring in higher education administration and student engagement to Graduate Assistants.
Conduct regular one-on-one meetings and performance evaluations for Graduate Assistants.
Delegate departmental projects and assess completion for Graduate Assistants.
Maintain accurate student staff records.
Prepare reports and assessment documents.
Assist with departmental planning and strategic initiatives.
Maintain confidentiality of student records in accordance with FERPA and university policies.
Utilize departmental technology and software, including StarRez, Microsoft Office, and institutional systems.
Maintain working knowledge of StarRez for student staff assignments, occupancy management, reporting, programming documentation, and administrative functions.
Develop leadership curriculum for Resident Assistants and Graduate Assistants.
Coordinate leadership retreats, workshops, and professional development opportunities.
Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and servant leadership.
Mentor student leaders in communication, ethical decision-making, crisis management, and student engagement.
Oversee educational, social, cultural, and wellness programming throughout the residential communities.
Ensure programming aligns with departmental learning outcomes.
Monitor programming budgets.
Assist with campus-wide student engagement initiatives.
Encourage collaboration between Residence Life and Student Engagement.
Address policy violations occurring within the residence halls.
Meet with students regarding behavioral concerns.
Document incidents accurately and promptly.
Participate in the student conduct process as assigned.
Follow up on student welfare concerns and behavioral interventions.
Respond to emergencies and critical incidents within residential communities.
Serve as a member of the professional on-call rotation.
Provide support to students experiencing crises.
Coordinate with University Police, Counseling Services, Facilities Management, Student Health Services, and other campus partners during emergencies.
Complete timely incident documentation.
Assist with opening, closing, and transition processes for housing operations.
Support occupancy management and room assignments as needed.
Assist with room inspections and damage assessments.
Participate in departmental committees and special projects.
Support summer conferences, camps, and special housing operations.