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Wesleyan University · 12 hours ago

Area Coordinator

Middletown, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Wesleyan University is seeking an Area Coordinator to enhance the residential life experience for approximately 3,000 undergraduate students. The Area Coordinator will supervise student staff, manage residential operations, and promote community development within the residential areas.

Higher Education

Culture & Values

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Directly supervise, train and evaluate approximately 20 student staff members

Participate in the recruitment, selection, training, continuous development, and evaluation processes for all student staff

Manage and oversee implementation of a residential curriculum in support of the University’s learning goals across a housing model that promotes increasing independence

Maintain a visible presence in the residential area and engage in positive, professional interactions with students to promote community development and responsible living

Help to create socially just communities where differences are celebrated

Oversee the daily operational function of the student residences, including area offices

Manage incident follow-up in assigned residential area including but not limited to emergent situations and students of concern

Advise/counsel student(s) regarding personal, residential living, and other matters, and make referrals to other offices/services when appropriate

Adjudicate Code of Nonacademic Conduct violations, ensuring due process and timely case management

Manage roommate agreements and mediations, and process room changes as necessary

Maintain collaborative relationship with custodial and physical plant staff regarding building maintenance

Participate in weekly meetings and contribute to the department’s decision-making, including strategic planning and assessment efforts

Assist in inspections of the residences to ensure compliance with fire, health and safety standards

Oversee budget management for assigned residential area and contribute to campus wide residential curriculum budget planning

Participate in rotating on-campus duty responsibilities, responding to crises and providing guidance to student staff regarding incident response

Perform a variety of administrative functions to support the goals and objectives of the Office of Residential Life

Participate in committee and special project work both within the department and across campus to support student development

Complete summer responsibilities to support the department

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Student staff supervisionCurriculum developmentCrisis managementBudget managementInterpersonal skillsDiversityInclusionTeam collaborationCritical thinkingProblem-solvingOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 1 year of experience (including graduate level work), or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, respect, and inclusion

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse community members, including, students, faculty, and staff

Understanding of student life and knowledge of a residential campus environment

Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and manage difficult situations utilizing critical thinking, sound judgement, and creative problem-solving skills

Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and familiarity with budget management

Experience managing/leading groups (in either professional or graduate experience)

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to fulfill all job expectations with or without reasonable accommodations

Willingness to work flexible schedule

Preferred

Master's degree

Previous experience working in student affairs, housing, residential education setting

Benefits

Comprehensive group insurance plans

Wellness programs and incentives

Generous paid time off

Retirement plans

Flexible work schedules

Employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify

Company

Wesleyan University

Wesleyan University is a diverse, energetic liberal arts community where critical thinking and practical idealism go hand in hand.

Founded in 1831

Middletown, Connecticut, USA

501-1000 employees

http://wesleyan.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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