Assistant Area Coordinator

Babson College • Wellesley, MA

12d • $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Area Coordinator works directly with the professional Residence Life Staff, Resident Assistants, and on campus students and will provide support to the Area Coordinator in a particular residential area on campus. This role involves managing the day-to-day operations of a specific residence hall or residence halls, supervising and evaluating Resident Assistants, and assisting with the development and implementation of programming for Residence Life. The position also includes budget management, participation in an on-call rotation for crisis response, assisting with RA training and selection, serving as a student conduct hearing officer, providing office support, and liaising with campus partners. The role requires attendance at weekly professional and student staff meetings and assumes additional responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required and must be a matriculated graduate student.
• Must demonstrate flexibility and adaptability.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and autonomously.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must maintain a positive attitude and represent the College and Department appropriately.
• Ability to envision and propose new methods to perform tasks that support ET&A; take thoughtful risks; and accept new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results.
• Ability to anticipate and embrace change; demonstrate willingness to achieve, acquire, and utilize new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions.
• Must have strong technology skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

• Enrollment in a CSP, Counseling, or Higher Education Administration program preferred.
• Non-matriculated students engaged in appropriate coursework may be considered.
• Prior residence life experience, a positive attitude and awareness of social justice principles are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of a specific residence hall or residence halls of students living in college housing.
• Directly supervise and evaluate 5-7 Resident Assistants (RA).
• Assist with the overall development, planning, and implementation of programming pertaining to Residence Life’s residential curriculum.
• Assist Area Coordinator with managing area budget.
• Participate in the administrator on-call rotation for approximately three weeks per semester and actively respond to a wide range of crises situations.
• Assist in the planning, development, and implementation of RA trainings, in-services, and RA selection via departmental committee structure.
• Serve as a student conduct hearing officer and hear cases as assigned by Community Standards.
• Assist with RA recognition efforts.
• Provide office support by working 5 hours per week at the front desk of the Student Life Suite assisting with housing related projects.
• Liaise and collaborate with campus partners including Facilities, Wellness, and Student Conduct.
• Supports Housing Operations with move-in move-out.
• Attend weekly professional staff meetings (date and time TBD) and weekly student staff meetings from 4:30-6:30pm on Monday nights.
• Assume additional responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• On-campus apartment (either individual or shared apartment) within a residence hall
• Taxable meal plan
• Paid sick leave where required by law
• Learning and development opportunities
• Outstanding benefits
• Rich rewards
• Wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level