ASMSA Residential Experience Coordinator

University of Arkansas•Hot Springs, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts (ASMSA) is seeking a Residential Experience Coordinator to create a positive residential experience for high school students that promotes learning and retention. This role involves planning and chaperoning social and educational trips, evaluating Residential Mentors, handling student concerns and emergencies, conducting room checks and inspections, and occasionally transporting students. The coordinator will also assess and implement learning opportunities, dispense medication or provide minor medical care, address parental concerns, and assist in enforcing rules and laws. This position serves as an "on call" staff member and assists with summer programs and other assigned duties by the Dean of Students. Additional on-the-job training, including CPR/AED, first aid, and campus-wide professional development, will be provided.

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.
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred in student affairs, higher education, college student personnel, counseling, social work, or related field.

Responsibilities

Works collectively with other staff to create a positive residential experience for high school students that promote learning and retention.
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.