ASMSA Residential Experience Coordinator
About The Position
The Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts (ASMSA) is seeking a dedicated individual to serve as the Residential Experience Coordinator. This role is crucial in fostering a positive and engaging residential environment for high school students, promoting both learning and student retention. ASMSA is a specialized public high school that invests in the state's most promising young minds, offering a unique educational community with college-level coursework, advanced research opportunities, and diverse experiences. The Residential Experience Coordinator will work collaboratively with other staff to support the holistic development of students within this vibrant community.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree is required.
- Minimum of at least one year student affairs leadership experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of residential functions, operations, and strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Personal skills and characteristics necessary for success in the position are: Creativity, Flexibility, Organizational skills, Team Building, Enthusiasm, Dependability.
- Valid Driver’s License.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree is preferred in student affairs, higher education, college student personnel, counseling, social work, or related field.
Responsibilities
- Plan and/or chaperone on-campus and off-campus social and educational trips and functions.
- Evaluate Residential Mentors job performance in conjunction with the Assistant Dean of Residential Life throughout the year.
- Handle follow-up with residents of concern, emergencies and crisis situations that pertains to students.
- Conduct nightly room checks to ensure that all students are accounted for in the building.
- Conduct weekly room inspections.
- Occasionally transport students as needed (in school vehicles).
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate intentional learning opportunities in the community to meet developmental needs of students.
- Occasionally dispense over the counter or prescription medication or provide minor medical care including transporting students to the hospital.
- Address parental complaints and questions via phone, e-mail, or in person, seeking timely resolutions.
- Assist in enforcing ASMSA, city, state, and federal rules and laws.
- Serve as “on call” staff member with other live-in staff members.
- Assist in other on-campus summer programs.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of Students.
- Additional on-the-job training, including CPR/AED, first aid training, and campus wide professional development.
Benefits
- Additional on-the-job training, including CPR/AED, first aid training, and campus wide professional development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
