Area Coordinator (FREE HOUSING/MEALS)

Emory & Henry University•Emory, VA

31d•$25,000 - $35,000•Onsite

About The Position

Emory & Henry University seeks an Area Coordinator for a full-time, 12-month, live-in position with benefits. The Area Coordinator will develop a living environment in the residential community, in which the student may realize maximum educational, cultural, and social advantages.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required from an accredited institution.
Minimum 1 year of Residence Life experience required.
Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
Outstanding supervisory and interpersonal skills.
High quality analytical and critical thinking skills.
Thorough understanding of student development theory and applying theory to practice.
Knowledge of student learning outcomes and best practices.
Commitment to teamwork, collegiality, and collaboration.
Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently.
Familiarity with modern office practices and procedures, including on-line computer systems, personal computers, email, and internet.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Student Affairs/Higher Education from an accredited institution in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Trains, supervises, and evaluates a team of Resident Advisors (RAs)
Assists RAs in creating a community that is conducive to their students’ academic and personal success.
Facilitates weekly 1:1 meetings and RA team meetings
Oversees and implements the Residential Curriculum Model
Assists with budget management, including responsibility for balancing petty cash and processing receipts
Serves as a hearing officer for lower-level conduct cases, as assigned by the Director of Housing and Residence Life
Serves on an on-call rotation for the residential facilities
Documents all incidents via Maxient software
Understands, communicates, and upholds all University and Housing policies and procedures
Provides campus and community resources information to residents as needed
Responds to all residential life and housing emails
Develops and facilitates training sessions during August and January RA trainings
Assists with the resolution of crises in an educational and timely manner
Attends and actively participates in one-on-one meetings with supervisor and all Housing & Residence Life team meetings
Conducts thorough monthly walk-throughs of buildings
Serves as a liaison between Housing & Residence Life and Facilities Management to assist with all room and building concerns
Additional hours during peak periods will be required. This includes but is not limited to staff training, building openings and closings.
Other duties as assigned.