Area Coordinator

This position serves on the Housing and Residence Life team to coordinate aspects of a residential area on campus (2-4 buildings, 500-700 residents, 18-22 student staff members) and support all aspects of the residential experience at Gustavus.

Salary Range: $38,500-$40,000

• Note:
  
  This position works August - May, with summers off while still able to live on campus during this time and maintain full benefits eligibility.

• Supervise, administer, and evaluate student staff members and programs in an assigned area of responsibility.
• Assist with recruitment, selection, and training of student staff members.
• Assist in advising the Hall Council leadership program in an assigned area of responsibility.

• Assist with students' transition through college life and to their self-development to the extent that each understands and evaluates his/her own purpose for being in college.
• Serve as a resource for students in academic, co-curricular, and extra-curricular areas; provide program and staff support for proper recognition and referral of students' personal problems.

• Facilitate (via coordination with student staff members) the development of programs and strategies will assist students in developing a sense of belonging, acquiring knowledge, developing integrity, and assuming self-responsibility.
• Facilitate, support, and participate in the mission of the College by assisting in providing an environment within the residence halls conducive to academic achievement.

• Promote the safety of students, student property, and the property of the College.
• Interpret college objectives, policies, rules, and regulations to students and interpret student attitudes, opinions, and actions to appropriate college officials.
• Assist in the formation of policies that govern Housing and Residence Life; assist students in understanding policies established for community living; adjudicate cases through the campus conduct process.
• Participate in campus-wide on-call rotation; arrange absences with the Director of Housing and Residence Life; attend staff meetings called by the Director or Dean of Students; represent the College in dealing with students, parents, and visitors to the halls.
• Serve as designated weather- or emergency-essential personnel. In the event of a College closure, reporting to work as scheduled is vital. As a member of the Essential Weather Employee Team, working beyond normal hours may be required to ensure department coverage (uncompensated with additional pay as a salaried employee).

• Assist in the coordination and implementation of central office responsibilities, including but not limited to: room selection, departmental programming, hall openings and closing, etc.
• Coordinate the administrative functions of the residence halls within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Two years working experience in a residential life or similar program
• Valid driver's license
• Able to occasionally lift/carry 15-20 pounds
• On-call and crisis response experience, preferred
• Experience in Higher Education, preferred

• Live on-campus position with a furnished apartment provided
• Evening and weekend commitments required
• This position has been designated as weather- or emergency-essential. In the event of a closure of the College, it is vital that you report to work if scheduled. In addition, as a member of the Essential Weather Employee Team, you may be asked to work beyond your normal hours to ensure coverage within your department/office.

• Medical insurance (which includes access to Nice Healthcare) as well as dental, vision, and life insurance
• Workplace accommodations for physical or mental health concerns
• Onsite health services
• Free parking, exercise classes, and use of library and athletic facilities
• Paid parental leave
• Employer contribution to retirement savings plan (after one year of employment)
• Tuition benefit plan for employees and spouse

Gustavus Adolphus College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities.

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