Area Coordinator for Residence Life and Housing

North Park University•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Area Coordinator is responsible for developing and maintaining a healthy and positive community that addresses the academic, emotional, physical, psychological, social, and spiritual facets of the students in the living area. The Area Coordinator strives to foster a sense of community through the intentional development of appropriate mentoring relationships with residents; through the initiation, direction, implementation, and evaluation of living area programs and operations; and through the supervision of Resident Assistants and Desk staff. The Area Coordinator position is an 11-month, live-in position.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree from a 4-year university or college.
Sensitivity to and support for multicultural issues and populations and diversity education.
A developmental understanding of college students and a desire to facilitate and encourage their development in a supportive and service-oriented environment.
Good attention to detail and excellent organizational and planning skills.
Ability to traverse stairs in/out of living areas, Campus Safety Center, and Dining Hall.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
Agility and familiarity with latest software, database systems, computer literacy.
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
Possess a clear understanding and personal commitment to North Park University’s mission of Christian higher education.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree in student development, counseling, higher education administration, or human services field strongly preferred
Previous residence life experience is strongly preferred.
A strong understanding of what it means to live in an urban environment.
CPR/First Aid certification.
Valid driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

Train, supervise, advise, and evaluate a team of Resident Assistants and the Desk Staff (Desk Attendants and a Desk Manager).
Maintain accurate resident lists and key inventories by directing and coordinating the opening and closing procedures for the living area at the beginning and end of each semester and during holiday break periods.
Facilitate move-in and move-out procedures, student moves, and room changes throughout the year in conjunction with the Director of Residence Life and Housing.
Direct the overall administration of the living area by monitoring and coordinating daily operations, residence life issues, and appropriate policies and procedures.
Make referrals for students facing academic, personal, medical, and/or spiritual concerns to Student Engagement, Counseling Support Services, Health Services, University Ministries, etc.
Facilitate the student conduct process for residents in the living area.
Assist in crisis management and emergency response by being available to students and staff and serving in the “On Duty” rotation with the other Area Coordinators. Included in this but not exclusive is support for public health policies and crises.
Serve as a lead on projects regarding Residence Life such as Residential Curriculum, Resident Assistant hiring, engagement, and development, or residence hall desk operations.
Supervise Summer Resident Assistants and summer programming initiatives, and coordinate move-in and move outs during summer terms.
Propose and implement improvements on Residence Life projects and operations during the summer.
Work occasional evenings and weekends for programming, operations, and busy periods, such as opening or closing of each semester.
Attend and participate in key North Park University events such as, Gathering Days, Faculty/Staff Development Day, sporting and musical events, etc.
Effectively communicate the mission and purpose of North Park University, the Division of Student Engagement, and the Office of Residence Life and Housing.
Support the mission and goals of the University, the division of Student Development, and the Office of Residence Life and Housing by assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the University President, the Vice President for Student Engagement, the Dean of Students, or the Director of Residence Life and Housing.