Area Coordinator- Campus Housing

The Area Coordinator at Wittenberg is a live-in, 12-month position with primary responsibility for the management of campus housing environments. The Student Development staff is dedicated to student growth and development outside of the classroom and considers Residence Life an integral part of this learning experience. In supporting the learning environment, the Area Coordinator is a role model, a facilitator, a leader, and an essential person in the effective operation of the residence life program.

• Direct supervision of student staff through regular individual and weekly team meetings. Participate in staff committees overseeing recruitment, selection, and training.
• Establish personal contact with students in order to adequately address student needs and concerns by remaining visible, approachable, and active in the halls. Timely follow-up on Care Team concerns and Early Alerts in support of student wellbeing and retention.
• Maintain general operation of three residence halls, including budget management, facilities assessment, occupancy management, opening and closings, and communication with related offices and personnel including physical plant, housekeeping, housing, and student development.
• Encourage the leadership development of students, advise student orgs such as RHA or Wittenberg 4 Paws, facilitate creative programming with student staff and hall government, and develop programs to support first-year students as they transition to the rigors and responsibilities of university life. Share in the implementation of campus wide programming by Residence Life and Student Involvement.
• Provide assistance to students experiencing emotional, academic, physical, and/or interpersonal difficulties, and refer them to other professionals when appropriate. Assist in crisis situations. Serve on University CARE team.
• Understand, support, and enforce campus regulations in a developmentally appropriate context; conduct educational disciplinary meetings; and assign appropriate sanctions. Support resident advisors in the enforcement of policy and discipline.
• Serve as on-call contact for campus emergencies; generally one out of every three weeks. Provides in-hall duty coverage during open break periods including some holidays.
• Maintain scheduled office hours in each hall and maintain presence in central office.
• Participate in Residence Life/Student Development administrative tasks, including: duty schedule;
  Housing Lottery; life safety and property inspections for residence hall and rental properties; opening and closing processes; damage assessment; and other processes and duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate support for community and belonging, as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned, such as special projects, programs, and developmental activities

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• On-campus apartment must be primary place of residence
• Excellent customer service, time management, and communication skills
• Candidates should have a commitment to and an understanding of a liberal arts education and diversity at a religiously-affiliated institution
• Must be able to successfully pass all background checks as applicable to the position

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• Master’s Degree in student personnel, higher education administration, or related field.
• At least two years of residence life experience
• Experience with different systems such as ERezLife, Maxient,…