Area Coordinator

George Fox University's Residence Life Department is seeking a compassionate leader to join their team as an Area Coordinator and function as part of a team responsible for the overall strategic coordination of student success and university-wide retention efforts.

The Area Coordinator (AC) position is a live-in, 10 month position in our Residence Life Department. Under the supervision and guidance of the Director of Residence Life, ACs play a critical role within the residential community as mentors, advisors, and co-curricular educators for Resident Assistants (RAs), Assistant Area Coordinators (AACs), and residents, helping to deliver our Be Known Promise to all students at George Fox.

Residence Life's departmental mission is "fostering shalom in a culture of chaos." As a Christ-centered community, Residence Life at George Fox is committed to a culture of civility, respect, and inclusivity amidst the ever-increasing chaos surrounding our students. We value diversity in our student leaders and recognize the multitude of people and perspectives that exist in our work, including racially/ethnically marginalized students and first-generation and international students.

• Affirm the centrality and applicability of Christian faith through behavior and expression of values aligned with the mission of George Fox University.
• Demonstrate support for the philosophy of Student Life and the Community Accountability expectations outlined in the Student Handbook.
• Provide experiences, training, and information to RAs that promote their identity, leadership, faith development, and interpersonal competencies.
• Review RAs’ progress toward goals and provide support, guidance, and redefinition of those goals.
• Meet with RAs individually and as a team each week to disseminate information, provide training, foster personal and professional growth, and develop a sense of team cohesiveness and vision.
• Support RA staff in their on-call responsibilities, including developing the RA on-call rotation schedule.
• Serve as a resource and support to students in a designated residential area, developing and maintaining a residential environment that fosters belonging and equitable participation while addressing issues of oppression, privilege, and power.
• Participate in emergency response phone-tree calls when needed and confront issues of intolerance or bias within the community.
• Develop area programming to achieve student success and retention and assist residents in conflict resolution.
• Initiate and follow appropriate institutional crisis intervention responses and processes.
• Attend and participate in weekly Residence Life orientations, training sessions, and meetings convened by the Director of Residence Life.
• Respond to violations of lifestyle standards, community policies, and report Title IX incidents to the immediate supervisor in a timely manner.
• Partner with other members of the Residence Life Team to facilitate and develop training sessions.
• Oversee the check-in/check-out procedures for a specific residential area, the area budget, room changes, and routine inspections, and reporting of damages or maintenance needs.
• Observe all University policies related to conduct and confidentiality, such as the Code of Ethics and FERPA.
• Communicate effectively and courteously with employees, students, and the public, and exemplify a Christian role model through actions, words, and lifestyle.
• Work in a diverse community, respecting and appreciating diverse cultures, backgrounds, races, sexes, political views, and expressions of faith.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

A typical day includes one-on-one meetings with RAs, attending staff meetings, executing general administrative responsibilities, walking the residence halls, and responding to needs as they arise.

• A Bachelor's Degree.
• 2–3 years of progressive leadership experience working with college students.
• Competence in relational, interactive, and conflict mediation skills.
• Competence in administrative and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated consciousness of diversity, equity, and inclusion issues and a commitment to…