Residence Life Area Coordinator
PELLA, IA Student Development
Job Type
Full-time
Description

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.
Requirements
  • 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.