Residence Life Area Coordinator
Central College

Category:: Student Life
Subscribe::
Locations:: Pella, IA
Posted:: Apr 29, 2024
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Position ID:: 175173

About Central College:

Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private, four-year college known for its academic rigor, engaged citizenship and character formation, experiential learning, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), athletics and service. The Central experience is rooted in exploration and self-discovery and enhanced by life in an academic community of 1,100 students. Founded in 1853, the college participates in NCAA Division III athletics and is a member of the American Rivers Conference. Central is an active part of the Greater Des Moines region and just minutes from Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake.

Job Description:

Responsible to the Assistant Dean of Students for specific residential area operation management. This is a full time 11-month position.

Administrative:

• Direct operations of assigned residential buildings
• Authority for and management of area budget
• Participate in staff and professional development meetings both in Residence Life and Student Development
• Open and close buildings; assess for facility damages
• Work collaboratively with Facilities Planning and Management; approve student submitted work-orders
• Serve on departmental, divisional and college committees as requested

On-Call/Emergency response:

• Participate in academic year Area Coordinator on-call schedule
• Participate in summer Student Development on-call schedule
• Participate in emergency response and crisis intervention as required
• Confront summer guests violating community standards and report situation to appropriate personnel

Student Conduct:

• Educate students on community conduct standards
• Enforce campus policies concerning student behavior
• Conduct administrative conferences and assign sanctions

Community Building:

• With Resident Advisor staff, create and implement intentionally designed social, educational and community development initiatives for area residents
• Advise area Hall Council
• Facilitate area roommate mediations and room changes

Staff Supervision:

• Provide on-going training, supervision, and evaluation of Residential student staff.
• Supervise through individual and whole staff meetings.
• Provide timely and professional evaluation of Residential student staff.

Share in the implementation of the following responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate Resident Advisor selection process
• Coordinate Residence Life's education and promotion of sustainability initiatives in all residential buildings
• Coordinate the application and selection process for specialty housing opportunities, as well as monitor and advise groups throughout the year including; Sophomore Series, Green Pods, Outdoor Pursuit Pella, Theme Communities and Senior Series
• Develop and implement student leadership training for student staff and Hall Council members
• Coordinate faculty-involvement initiatives
• Assist with Late Night Central, Intramurals and other divisional programming initiatives
• Work as team with other Residence Life professional staff and Student Development members.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and full-time residence life experience required.
• Master's degree in Student Affair's or related field preferred.
• Evidence of strong administrative, team building, organizational, and interpersonal skills is essential.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks is necessary.
• On campus residence required, unfurnished apartment is provided.
• A meal plan is provided while school is in session.

Additional Information:

Central College is an equal opportunity employer and a drug/tobacco free workplace.

A post-offer employment background check will be conducted.