Residence Hall Area Coordinator

Vermont State Colleges System•Johnson, VT

9d•$40,000 - $42,000•Onsite

About The Position

This is a live-in position responsible for directing and coordinating the operation of two to three campus residence halls. The role involves sharing in an evening and weekend on-call duty rotation and providing general supervision to Resident Assistants and student workers. The position requires a strong understanding of the educational goals of Vermont State University, with a focus on accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Area Coordinator will play a key role in fostering student development and success, addressing community issues, and collaborating with various campus departments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline.
One to two years of previous residence hall staff experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
Understanding of the educational goals and objectives of Vermont State University, including attention to accessibility and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Understanding of the psychological and cultural characteristics of economically and educationally disadvantaged students, particularly in a rural setting.
Awareness of developmental, holistic, and proactive approaches to student success.
Excellent interpersonal, supervisory, and communication skills.
Ability to meet students where they are, ensure they feel listened to, and that they are comfortable working with advisors to navigate challenges and concerns.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Experience with (or ability to learn) technologies such as Aviso, Colleague, Self-Service, Slate, Microsoft products, and Perceptive Content.
Proven record of accountability and follow-through with the ability to meet deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to positively influence student skill development, such as communication skills, leadership skills, academic skills, technical skills, non-cognitive or ‘soft’ skills, and social skills.
Demonstrated ability to foster student development in the attainment of student success goals, such as academic purpose, sense of belonging/identity, agency, career readiness, civic readiness, access & equity.
Demonstrated positive attitude regarding Vermont State University and a desire to improve student outcomes, including attention to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Demonstrated ability to support a diverse community and promote diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals within the University and capacity to work as part of a team to collaborate and choose student success.
Ability to collaborate effectively with college personnel as well as families/guardians and external resources in carrying out the various coordination, liaison, and advocacy aspects of the job.
Ability to work weekends and evenings to provide student support outside of normal business hours.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate the operation of two to three campus residence halls.
Share in the evening and weekend on-call duty rotation.
Assist in the supervision of professional staff including Residence Hall Directors, Head Residents, and Resident Assistants.
Assist with the management of residence hall operations including key control, safety, health and maintenance concerns, room changes, and coordination of openings and closings.
Provide leadership, training, and supervision for residence hall student staff and graduate assistants.
Conduct workshops, training, and/or informational sessions.
Serve as a lead on campus in consultation with the Director of Residence Life & Housing Operations.
Investigate, assess, and resolve interpersonal and community problems in the residence halls, such as conflicts between roommates or floormates, and vandalism.
Address policy violations within the area, ensuring due process for involved parties.
Facilitate hall openings and closings by assisting in room checks, processing check-ins/outs, conducting room inventory inspections, assessing damages, and administrative processes.
Advise and assist student groups and refer students.
Design, organize, and implement efforts to enhance dimensions of Student Life.
Provide general assistance to departmental progress and efforts.
Participate in an on-call duty rotation.
Interact with both internal college groups and external groups and agencies.
Serve as a liaison to Facilities, Public Safety, Academic Affairs, and other campus departments.
Manage hall program accounts.
Collect, edit, and disseminate information.
Create and distribute publications as appropriate.
Enforce college policies and adjudicate infractions of college policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.