Area Coordinator

Job Details: Job Location: Claflin University Main Campus

• Orangeburg, SC, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: None, Job Category: Other, Area Coordinators (AC) are live-on professional staff members with administrative responsibilities for three to four residence halls. This responsibility includes informal counseling and co-curricular education of residential students, supervision of a staff of resident assistants, graduate advisors, and oversight of facility’s needs. Successful applicants will have academic interests and experiences that include residential education, leadership development, a commitment to diversity, civic and social engagement, and an understanding of the needs of students transitioning to college, especially first-year and transfer students. We value colleagues who will be educators outside the classroom, who demonstrate intellectual curiosity and a commitment to academic excellence. By working collaboratively with colleagues both within and beyond residence life departments, ACs help residents foster leadership skills, develop critical reasoning skills, and practice ethical decision-making. This position requires flexibility of work hours, including some evening and weekend work. As live-on professionals, ACs are considered "essential University personnel," and must have skills in crisis management. Each AC participates in a night and weekend duty schedule, requiring periodic overnight monitoring of a duty phone, the ability to respond to emergency situations, and other related residential duties.

Responsibilities

Administrative and General Expectations Live-in residence and supervise assigned residential communities Perform administrative duties including, but not limited to assessment, monthly reports, occupancy and health and safety inspections Provide a staff presence within the area by being visible in the halls and developing a rapport with residents Address and document students who have violated the Student Code of Conduct Serve as a conduct hearing officer and facilitate meetings to promote opportunities for student accountability and reflection Lead an assigned Residential Education initiative such as student staff selection, training, residential operations, student leadership, community development, or professional development Develop learning outcomes, goals, and ongoing assessment for programs and initiatives Partner with Housing Services and assist with housing and facilities management including room selection, key inventory, room condition inventory, room changes, damage assessment/billing, summer school placement, and building renovation Coordinate residence hall opening and closing in assigned residential area in collaboration with Housing Services Maintain a close working relationship with the Facilities staff Attend weekly Residential Life meetings and participate in trainings and workshops Perform additional duties as assigned or required to meet Residential Education and University goals and objectives Community Development Implement and evaluate the residential programming model, emphasizing competencies including academic success, exploration and leadership, community, diversity and inclusion, social justice, and wellness Develop a positive and inclusive working and living environment for staff and students Provide crisis intervention and resource referral to students in need Educate students about university policies and procedures including the Community of Responsibility Statement Create, support, and attend building-wide and floor-wide programming Communication Maintain honest, courteous and ethical relations with all members of the Claflin community Identify, support, and refer students to campus resources as necessary Maintain confidentiality of all student issues and matters in compliance with FERPA Maintain a high level of professionalism and integrity Crisis Intervention & Response Participate in an on-call duty rotation serving as a first responder and assist with crisis management, intervention, and emergency response Support students as they encounter various developmental and/or adjustment difficulties Provide appropriate support and follow-up for students and staff involved in crisis or emergency situations Maintain availability and accessibility to residents and student staff Maintain communication with appropriate professional staff to keep them informed of emergencies and crisis situations Divisional Involvement Serve on department and University committees as assigned Provides resources and guidance regarding academic advisement and student success.

Attend all departmental and divisional retreats and meetings Maintain a high degree of visibility and availability to students and staff members Collaborate with other departments within Student Development for campus wide events Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Two years of residential life, housing, or student affairs experience Bachelor's degree in Higher Education Administration or a related field Experience in training, selection, and supervision of student staff Effective written and public speaking skills Strong commitment to students Excellent organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills On-call and crisis management experience Preferred Qualifications: Two years of full-time professional residential life, housing, or student affairs experience Ability to be flexible in a fast-paced day-to-day work environment Experience working with special interest housing communities Strong large-scale programming implementation skills Commitment to developing campus partnerships with faculty and staff Facilities management operations