Area Coordinator

Carthage College•Kenosha, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Area Coordinator is a 12-month live-in position expected to work closely with other College personnel to address the social, developmental, and academic needs of our students. This position is expected to play a major role in the operation of the institution by assisting the Assistant Director and Director of Residential Life in various housing administration and operation tasks, as well as participate in several collateral projects within the Division of Students Affairs. The Area Coordinator is also responsible for developing and maintaining a robust and thriving community within their designated residence halls, with assistance from a bachelor's level Hall Director.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Required, Master's Preferred
Minimum of 3 months of relevant experience required
Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with employees, students, and faculty members.
Ability to use a personal computer and Web browser, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Mail, and Carthage portal (OneLogin).
Knowledge of and the ability to use a variety of standard office equipment such as a telephone and computer keyboard.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations (such as addition/subtraction) to maintain a budget.
Ability to travel occasionally to conduct College business.

Nice To Haves

Master's Preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in the community development responsibilities for several residential facilities housing between 250 to 400 students.
Supervise a bachelor's level Hall Director within their assigned community area.
Hire, train, and supervise a staff of up to eight Resident Assistants and one Senior Resident Assistant.
Participate in on-call response and crisis management across campus.
Serve as a conduct officer for first-level offenses in their primary residence hall and second-level offenses in their assigned residential area.
Work with students, individually and in groups, to resolve concerns related to student success and retention.
Complete administrative processes that include: damage billing, opening and closing the Residence Hall, Room Condition Report audits, etc.
Manage the occupancy and room change process for the residence hall.
Oversee a residence hall programming budget.
Other duties as assigned within the residential life department and division of student affairs