Area Coordinator - Graceland University : Job Details

Graceland University's Lamoni campus is seeking an Area Coordinator, essential team member in the Division of Student Life. The Lamoni campus is home to a community rich in cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity. Located in a beautiful and peaceful rural setting in the middle of everywhere, theaverage student's hometown distance is over 400 miles away.The Area Coordinator (AC) is a full-time, live-in, professional staff member responsible for the daily operations of up to two residential facilities, averaging 300 residents in each hall. The AC directly supervises live-in student staff and is charged with cultivating an environment which promotes engagement, learning, respect for diversity, and student retention. The Area Coordinator is first and foremost a residential mentor, responsible for creating and sustaining a community of learners who are challenged to grow in all aspects of their Graceland Experience. Lastly, the AC role is a conduct educator for student behavior and plays an integral role in developing and implementing our residential curriculum.Area Coordinators must reside in an on-campus apartment throughout the term of their appointment.  A meal plan is also provided to allow the AC to be visible in their community, eat meals in dining services locations, attend meetings and events regularly, and be able to respond to emergencies within the residential community. On-call responsibilities are shared for 650- 800 residents. This is a 10-month position. Area Coordinators are provided 12-month housing if returning the following year.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree is required; Master's degree in college student personnel, higher education administration, human services or related field preferred. Residence hall and supervisory experience preferred.Graceland University welcomes your application and interest in the open positions listed on this website. Updates are made regularly, so please check back often. Benefits overview is available here. Graceland offers a generous paid time off policy, which includes vacation, sick leave and holiday pay.Graceland is a nonsectarian institution sponsored by Community of Christ, which provides a rich Christian heritage. Graceland has two main campuses: one located in Lamoni, Iowa, and one located in Independence, Missouri.Founded in 1895 and sponsored by Community of Christ, Graceland University is much more than a school. Graceland is a community of passionate, caring and dedicated individuals who make up a worldwide community network that reaches far beyond the two campuses.All applications/resumes are kept on file for one year. If you see future positions that interest you, please let us know so we may submit your application materials. Reference letters will not be accessible to applicants during the application process nor after becoming an employee.Graceland is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Graceland welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. We're looking for candidates who share our commitment to diversity and inclusivity. Graceland University consists of two campuses: the Lamoni campus is a residential liberal arts institution situated in south central Iowa, approximately 70 miles south of Des Moines, IA and the Independence, Missouri campus which focuses on degree completion, adult and graduate programs.