Job DetailsJob LocationClaflin University Main Campus - Orangeburg, SCPosition TypeFull TimeEducation Level4 Year DegreeTravel PercentageUp to 25%Job ShiftAnyJob CategoryProfessional ServicesDescriptionOverviewArea Coordinators (AC) are live-on professional staff members with administrative responsibilities for three to four residence halls. This responsibility includes informal counseling and co-curricular education of residential students, supervision of a staff of resident assistants, graduate advisors, and oversight of facilitys needs. Successful applicants will have academic interests and experiences that include residential education, leadership development, a commitment to diversity, civic and social engagement, and an understanding of the needs of students transitioning to college, especially first-year and transfer students. We value colleagues who will be educators outside the classroom, who demonstrate intellectual curiosity and a commitment to academic excellence. By working collaboratively with colleagues both within and beyond residence life departments, ACs help residents foster leadership skills, develop critical reasoning skills, and practice ethical decision-making. This position requires flexibility of work hours, including some evening and weekend work. As live-on professionals, ACs are considered essential University personnel, and must have skills in crisis management. Each AC participates in a night and weekend duty schedule, requiring periodic overnight monitoring of a duty phone, the ability to respond to emergency situations, and other related residential duties.ResponsibilitiesAdministrative and General Expectations
- Live-in residence and supervise assigned residential communities
- Perform administrative duties including, but not limited to assessment, monthly reports, occupancy and health and safety inspections
- Provide a staff presence within the area by being visible in the halls and developing a rapport with residents
- Address and document students who have violated the Student Code of Conduct
- Serve as a conduct hearing officer and facilitate meetings to promote opportunities for student accountability and reflection
- Lead an assigned Residential Education initiative such as student staff selection, training, residential operations, student leadership, community development, or professional development
- Develop learning outcomes, goals, and ongoing assessment for programs and initiatives
- Partner with Housing Services and assist with housing and facilities management including room selection, key inventory, room condition inventory, room changes, damage assessment/billing, summer school placement, and building renovation
- Coordinate residence hall opening and closing in assigned residential area in collaboration with Housing Services
- Maintain a close working relationship with the Facilities staff
- Attend weekly Residential Life meetings and participate in trainings and workshops
- Perform additional duties as assigned or required to meet Residential Education and University goals and objectives
- Community Development
- Implement and evaluate the residential programming model, emphasizing competencies including academic success, exploration and leadership, community, diversity and inclusion, social justice, and wellness
- Develop a positive and inclusive working and living environment for staff and students
- Provide crisis intervention and resource referral to students in need
- Educate students about University policies and procedures including the Community of Responsibility Statement
- Create, support, and attend building-wide and floor-wide programming
- Communication
- Maintain honest, courteous and ethical relations with all members of the Claflin community
- Identify, support, and refer students to campus resources as necessary
- Maintain confidentiality of all student issues and matters in compliance with FERPA
- Maintain a high level of professionalism and integrity
- Crisis Intervention & Response
- Participate in an on-call duty rotation serving as a first responder and assist with crisis management, intervention, and emergency response
- Support students as they encounter various developmental and/or adjustment difficulties
- Provide appropriate support and follow-up for students and staff involved in crisis or emergency situations
- Maintain availability and accessibility to residents and student staff
- Maintain communication with appropriate professional staff to keep them informed of emergencies and crisis situations
- Divisional Involvement
- Serve on department and University committees as assigned
- Provides resources and guidance regarding academic advisement and student success.
- Attend all departmental and divisional retreats and meetings
- Maintain a high degree of visibility and availability to students and staff members
- Collaborate with other departments within Student Development for campus wide events
- Perform other duties as assigned
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:Two years of residential life, housing, or student affairs experience
- Bachelor's degree in Higher Education Administration or a related field
- Experience in training, selection, and supervision of student staff
- Effective written and public speaking skills
- Strong commitment to students
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills
- On-call and crisis management experience
Preferred Qualifications:Two years of full-time professional residential life, housing, or student affairs experience
- Ability to be flexible in a fast paced day-to-day work environment
- Experience working with special interest housing communities
- Strong large-scale programming implementation skills
- Commitment to developing campus partnerships with faculty and staff
- Facilities management operations