Clarkson University · 3 months ago
Area Coordinator
Potsdam, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expClarkson University is seeking an Area Coordinator to be a member of the Residence Life team. This role involves overseeing residence halls, providing leadership to Resident Advisors, and ensuring a safe and supportive living environment for students.
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Responsibilities
To provide leadership and supervision of Resident Advisors
Ensure development of community that promotes health and safety of students
Serve as the primary on-call staff member for student problems or emergencies
Enforce housing regulations and administer the student conduct system
Assist students in the transition out of Clarkson, and ensure that the needs of all residents, including those of minorities and special interest groups, are addressed; liaise with University Residence Life staff and residence hall custodial staff
Administer the selection for student Resident Advisors (RAs)
Supervisor Resident Advisor staff
Conduct weekly staff meetings
Schedule student staff duty nights
Assist in policy violation response
Assist with student conduct case management
Oversee the selection process and housing assignments of Resident Advisors
Work with student staff to coordinate programming within residences
Understand and implement consistently and fairly the University’s policies and procedures
Recommend policy changes and develop procedures to improve student life
Supervise housing security, ensuring student staff implement safety processes including fire drills and health and safety inspections, and screening housing guests
Exercise judgment and discretion to assure that students are safe and that confidential information is handled appropriately
Participate in the on-call rotation for emergency problems. Manage situations requiring staff intervention, responding to incidents in person or by phone, as needed
Ensure communication with appropriate campus partners
Collaborate with Campus Safety & Security in emergency situations
Clearly communicate the University’s policies to student staff and residents of campus housing
Help students develop roommate contracts and mediate minor conflicts between students
Coordinate student room changes
Connect with students experiencing minor personal difficulties and make referrals to University staff as appropriate
Monitor incident reports filed by Resident Advisors and respond appropriately
Refer serious violations, such as threats of violence, drugs, alcohol, sexual harassment, and racial discrimination, to appropriate authorities
Where appropriate, issue verbal warnings and written warnings for lower level conduct violations, maintaining records and communicating with students and parents, as required
Assist in the gathering of information for student conduct cases and participate in the Disciplinary Committee to adjudicate and determine appropriate sanctions
Participate in the on-call rotation with University Area Coordinators, responding appropriately to situations according to University policies on student conduct
Perform other related duties as requested by Student Affairs Staff
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, or 1-3 years minimum related work experience
Experience in residence life and/or student affairs
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to supervise young adults
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to relate to students
Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy when handling sensitive and confidential issues
Reliable
Detail oriented
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
Possess a collaborative working style, and strong interpersonal skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivation and a high level of responsibility to complete tasks in a timely manner and make significant progress without direct supervision
Proficient in Microsoft Word
Demonstrated commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Must be able to work some nights and weekends
Preferred
Professional experience in residence life and/or student affairs
Company
Clarkson University
Clarkson U educates the leaders of the global economy.
501-1000 employees
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