Residence Life Area Coordinator in PELLA, Iowa at Central College

Responsible to the Associate Dean of Students for specific residential area operation management.

Administrative:

• Direct operations of assigned residential buildings
• Authority for and management of area budget
• Participate in staff and professional development meetings both in Residence Life and Student Development
• Open and close buildings; assess for facility damages
• Work collaboratively with Facilities Management; approve student submitted work orders
• Serve on departmental, divisional and college committees as requested

On-Call/Emergency response:

• Participate in academic year and summer Student Development on-call rotation
• Participate in emergency response and crisis intervention as required

Student Conduct:

• Educate students on community conduct standards
• Enforce campus policies concerning student behavior
• Conduct administrative conferences and assign sanctions

Community Building:

• With Resident Advisor staff, create and implement intentionally designed social, educational and community development initiatives for area residents
• Advise area Programming Board
• Facilitate area roommate mediations and room changes

Staff Supervision:

• Provide on-going training, supervision, and evaluation of Residential student staff.
• Supervise individual and area Residential student staff meetings.
• Provide timely and professional evaluation of Residential student staff.

Share in the implementation of the following responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate Resident Advisor selection process
• Coordinate Residence Life’s education and promotion of sustainability initiatives in all residential building
• Coordinate the plication and selection process for specialty housing opportunities, as well as monitor and advise groups throughout the year including Green Pods and Inclusive Housing
• Develop and implement student leadership training for student staff and Programming Board members
• Coordinate faculty-involvement initiatives
• Assist with Late Night Central, Intramurals and other divisional programming initiatives
• Work as a team with other Residence Life professional staff and Student Development staff.

• Bachelor’s degree and full-time residence life experience required.
• Master’s degree in Student Affair’s or related field preferred.
• Evidence of strong administrative, team building, organizational, and interpersonal skills is essential.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks is necessary.
• On campus residence required, unfurnished apartment is provided.
• A meal plan is provided while school is in session.