Area Coordinator

Founded in 1854, Hamline was the first university in Minnesota and among the first coeducational institutions in the nation. Hamline University provides a world-class education for undergraduate and graduate students. Our faculty, staff, and students cultivate an ethic of civic responsibility, social justice, and inclusive leadership and service.

Hamline University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Hamline University does not discriminate on the basis of race; color; religion; creed; sex; national origin; marital status; familial status; status with regard to public assistance; membership or activity in a local human rights commission; disability; age; protected veteran status; or any other status protected by applicable law in its education or employment programs or activities.

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

The Area Coordinator is the primary administrator in an area which houses undergraduate, transfer, and exchange students, guides and directs residential staff and student groups to provide a variety of programs through a student development model that focuses on educational, social, multicultural, and personal development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Administration and Supervision Assist in the supervision of Resident Assistants Conduct a monthly walk through of assigned areas with Marsden Manage a programming budget and shop (in-person) or via Amazon with purchasing card Maintain, in cooperation with Hamline University physical plant, building facilities by planning improvements, damage investigation and billing.

Maintain hours in your residence hall as well as the central office to be defined during training.

Serve as a campus colleague in the campus First Year Seminar Supervise, train, select, and evaluate student staff

Work, in cooperation with ARAMARK Food Services, to achieve a high level of service to meet the needs of the students, and to foster consideration among the students for dining hall facilities, personnel and property.

Student Development and Training Assist in advising of the Residential Programming Committee (if applicable)
Assist with Resident Assistant training and all-hall training events

Assist with coordinating programming model for special interest housing and general programming model that focuses on education, social, multicultural, wellness, and personal development

Assess and identify specific interests and needs of students to implement departmental program goals in the area.

Utilize appropriate conduct support systems and serve on university wide conduct boards and Title IX hearings (if applicable).Professional Development and Training Attend Associated Twin Cities College Housing Administrators meetings and attend UMR-ACUHOevents

Attend regularly scheduled professional development and diversity meetings with the Hamline University department of Student Affairs.

Participate in the development of the department through presenting workshops for staff and students.

Participate in special projects and committees as needed, including but not limited to Sexual Violence Prevention Committee, Student Leader Selection Committee, Student Affairs Committees, etc.

Duty Coverage Answer the Area Coordinator duty phone and respond as needed

Included in duty phone coverage is at least one week of holiday duty, typically either:
Christmas, New Years, Thanksgiving, Spring Break, or a week during RA Fall Training.

Additional Responsibilities Manage one of two summer responsibilities:
Conferences, Summer Housing All other duties as requested REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS This position reports to the:
Director of Residential Life This position supervises 6–15 student employees, including Resident Assistants and other student staff.

BUDGET MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES This position is responsible for the following budget:
Programming Budget Range: $42,00- $45,000

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND KEY COMPETENCIESAbility to develop student programs and events; and coordinate implementation of these programs.

Ability to collaborate with numerous departments across campus on student programming, projects and committees.

Ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying complex information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret complex information from  familiar and comply with various state and federal legal requirements, including but not limited to, Title IX and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and exercise best practices with regard to the maintenance of confidential student information.

Experience in diversity education and training.

Experience working with students in crisis.

Knowledge of the student development model which focuses on educational, social, multicultural, and personal development.

Possess a sincere commitment to making a difference in the lives of students and the campus community.

Strong leadership and conflict management skills.

Strong administrative,…