Area Coordinator, Office of Residential Life

University of New Haven•West Haven, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree (required)
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

Nice To Haves

master’s degree preferred
Proficiency with The Housing Director (THD) housing management software and Maxient conduct management software 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 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

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Programs
On-campus Recreation and Fitness Center for employees and families
Employee Assistant Program
Tuition assistance for employees and eligible dependents
Tuition exchange opportunities
Employee Discounts on products, services and educational opportunities
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