Community Coordinator-Durham
About The Position
North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) is seeking to fill two (2) vacancies for Community Coordinators. 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 and supervision, desk and on-call duties, emergency response and incident management, community and wellness programming, student support and discipline, and committee work and community policy writing. Community Coordinators act as front-line responders for student and residence hall emergencies, serving "in loco parentis" for each student. They are an integral part of the student support team, working closely with counselors, academic advisors, parents/guardians, faculty, and staff. The primary responsibility is building community within their designated residence hall and serving as a resource for residents. This role predominantly involves non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends, and Community Coordinators are considered mandatory employees for 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
- 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
- Working predominantly non-traditional hours either directly with students or on a rotating duty shift
- Evening and weekend work are required
- Serving as mandatory employees for emergency closings, adverse weather, and public health emergencies
Benefits
- 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
- Complimentary utilities (electric, water, and local phone)
- Complimentary internet access
- Complimentary access to fitness facilities
- Complimentary meals in the school cafeteria
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
