Area Coordinator – Residence Center

Area Coordinator

Summary of Responsibilities:

Under the general direction of the Housing Director, the Area Coordinator is responsible and assigned to work the assigned shift while maintaining a safe, secure, and hazard-free residential environment for the students, authorized guests, and staff, by complying with departmental and IAIA guidelines, procedures, regulations, and policies. Support the mission of IAIA.

Essential Position Functions:

• Report to work on time, for assigned shift (evening or night) to ensure there is security and safety oversight of students and student housing areas.
• Ensure that students living in student housing comply with all Student Housing and IAIA guidelines, procedures, regulations, and/or policies.
• Respond effectively and appropriately to all violations of IAIA policy by residents and take appropriate action.
• Ensure that a hazard-free environment is maintained for the welfare and safety of the IAIA housing population (students, authorized guests, and staff).
• Ensure that the common areas, kitchens, halls, laundry rooms, and office areas are clean, safe, and secure at all times.
• Maintain and update files relevant to housing students, as assigned and/or required.
• Transport students and/or authorized personnel as required using a company vehicle.
• Identify, document, and submit work orders for necessary maintenance and items that require repair.
• Assist in student activities and events as needed.
• Demonstrate flexibility regarding work hours and be available in case of changes in shift schedule.
• Demonstrate willingness and physical ability to lift/maneuver items (e.g. furniture) so as to assist with cleaning Residence Hall rooms and Family Housing apartments/casitas as needed.
• Demonstrate flexibility to assist with emergencies as needed.
• May be assigned other duties as needed.

Required Experience and

Education:

An equivalent combination of a High School Diploma or GED and three years of comparable work experience as a team lead and/or youth supervisor. Must be able and available to work the evening or night shift and weekends. PREFERED:
Prior student housing, residential community environment, and/or related work experience. Must have a satisfactory criminal background and driving record.

Required Knowledge

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and/or background of basic principles and techniques of conflict resolution.
• Must be able and willing to address and resolve conflicts, disagreements, and housing violations in a constructive and professional manner.
• Must be able and willing to handle student misconduct when it does occur; this is a material component of the Area Coordinator position.
• Knowledge of basic counseling skills and crisis management response.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, in order to collect, exchange, and provide information in an accurate and timely manner.
• Must be able to successfully complete assigned duties within the required timeframe.
• Knowledge of appropriate campus resources.
• Must be able to interact with students, approved guests, staff, and faculty in an appropriate and respectful manner.
• Ability to interact and successfully work with college students as related to job duties.
• Must have a clean driving record in order to be bondable to drive a government vehicle.
• Willingness to understand and demonstrate respect and sensitivity to American Indian Cultures and Alaskan Native Cultures is essential.
• Must adhere to appropriate standards of conduct and ethics including:
• confidentiality
• non-fraternization with students
• follows directives
• exhibit ability to adapt to changing work environment
• treat others at all times with dignity and respect
• exhibit honesty and integrity at all times
• engage in proactive problem solving
• complete job duties as required
• refrain from engaging in inappropriate discussions
• attend and participate in meetings as required
• comply with all IAIA policies, procedures, practices, and guidelines
• ability to take direction and complete job duties in a timely manner
• demonstrate a courteous and professional presence and appearance at all times
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, begin projects and complete projects independently in a timely manner, and initiate and complete projects as needed.
• Must have a current and valid drivers' license in order to be bondable to drive an IAIA vehicle.
• Ability to complete other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to sit, stand, and/or walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer workstation.
• Ability to read and interpret basic to complex data, information, guidelines, procedures, etc. related to student housing policies and procedures.
• Ability to move and/or maneuver items weighing up to 30 lbs.
• Performance evaluation will include assessment of performance results as described herein.
• Management has the right to revise this job description at any time, with or without notice.
• The job description is not a contract for employment.
• Occasional use of company vehicle.
• This job description does…