Community Coordinator-Durham
About The Position
North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) is seeking to fill two (2) Community Coordinator positions. These are permanent, 11-month, full-time, live-in positions reporting to the Dean of Students or designee. Community Coordinators are provided with an unfurnished apartment, and complimentary utilities (electric, water, and local phone), internet access, and access to fitness facilities, along with meals in the school cafeteria. The role involves hall management, supervision, desk and on-call duties, emergency response, community and wellness programming, student support and discipline, and committee work. Community Coordinators act as front-line responders for student and residence hall emergencies, serving "in loco parentis" for students and working closely with counselors, academic advisors, and parents/guardians as part of the student support team. They are the primary point of contact for students' families and collaborate with faculty and staff to support students. The role focuses on building community within designated residence halls and serving as a resource for residents. Work predominantly occurs during non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends, and Community Coordinators are considered mandatory employees during emergency closings, adverse weather, and public health emergencies.
Requirements
- Graduation from a four-year university and demonstrated possession of knowledge, skills and abilities gained through at least two years of experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Valid driver's license with no serious driving-related convictions.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in residence life
- Experience in education
- Experience in recreational programming
- Experience in wellness
- Experience working with high school age populations
Responsibilities
- Hall management and supervision
- Desk and on-call duties
- Emergency response and incident management
- Community and wellness programming
- Student support and discipline
- Committee work and community policy writing
- Serving as front-line responders for student and residence hall emergencies
- Serving "in loco parentis" for each student residing at NCSSM
- Being an integral member of the student support team
- Acting as the primary point of contact for students’ families
- Working closely with faculty and staff members across campus to support students
- Building community within their designated residence hall
- Serving as a primary resource for their residents
Benefits
- Unfurnished apartment
- Complimentary utilities (electric, water, and local phone)
- Complimentary internet access
- Access to fitness facilities
- Meals in the school cafeteria
- Generous vacation and sick leave
- 12 annual holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Paid family medical leave
- Paid community service leave
- Flexible work schedules where applicable
- Access to the State Health Plan
- Multiple retirement options (including TSERS and ORP)
- Supplemental retirement savings plans
- Tuition waiver benefits across the UNC System
- Free access to on-site facilities like a gym, library, and cafeteria
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Membership eligibility with the State Employees Credit Union
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
