[Spa-L] AC Position at University of Richmond

[Everette, Sarah]

Westhampton College at the University of Richmond has an open Area Coordinator position for the 2012-2013 school year. The application will go live online starting March 1, 2012.

We will be conducting interviews at TPE in Phoenix March 8-11, 2012. We will be conducting phone interviews for those who are unable to attend TPE. You must fill out the online application to be considered for a phone interview. You can learn more about us at http://wc.richmond.edu!

Position Summary:
Area Coordinators have responsibility for the management of traditional residence halls, housing a majority of undergraduate female students. The Area Coordinator will also have the opportunity to work with co-ed populations. The Area Coordinator attempts to establish an environment that will allow the residents to accomplish their academic goals and to participate in co-curricular personal growth experiences facilitating student development, as well as to develop a sense of community in each residence hall.  The Area Coordinator also serves as a primary representative of the University and of the Dean's Office within the residence halls.

Responsibilities:
Residence Life

-          Supervise and evaluate an undergraduate staff

-          Meet weekly with Head Residents and building staff

-          Select and train the residence hall student staff of 36 female students in the residence halls under the direction of the Associate Dean of Residence Life and in cooperation with the other Area Coordinators

-          Plan and implement the Fall and Spring semester training workshops and the in-service staff training

-          Serve as part of the instructional staff for the 7-week credit-bearing course taught each spring in collaboration with the Richmond College staff

-          Serve as part of the instructional staff for the University's 1 week credit bearing alcohol awareness course

-          Coordinate the evaluation process for student staff, including evaluation of staff by residents as well as by the Head Resident and Area Coordinator

Student Concerns & Crisis Management

-          Counsel students as they encounter various developmental and/or adjustment difficulties and makes appropriate referrals

-          Participate in on-call system for entire residential campus

-          Provide support and assistance when necessary in response to campus crisis

-          Maintain availability and accessibility to residents and student staff

Judicial

-          Facilitate the development of an environment that stimulates student responsibility and accountability within the residential community

-          Serve as the hearing officer for discipline cases related to the assigned residential areas

-          Function as part of the Dean's Office team, assisting with policy decisions that affect resident students

-          Interpret College policies and procedures to students and staff

-          Review situations which merit expectations to existing policy

-          Support the College discipline system

Programming

-          Promote programming for the residential communities in the area designed to satisfy components of the programming model

-          Work with students to maintain diversity in program development efforts with an emphasis on women's development

-          Demonstrate interest in issues of significance to women and promote an examination of such issues by student staff and residents

Collaboration

-          Support Housekeeping and Physical Plant Services in maintaining healthy and safe living conditions within the residence halls

-          Encourage staff and students to develop respect for the living environment.

-          Maintains broad interests and active participation in college life and other college activities. Establish good working relationships with other departments within the University

-          Coordinate and implement a variety of tasks and matters of policy including but not limited to: staff duty schedules, communications regarding check in and check out of residential facilities, fire safety inspections, event with alcohol registration, incident reports, budget management, disciplinary paperwork, inspection and damage billing, updating manuals and instructional materials and procedures

Other duties

-          Provide leadership for, support, and participates in various College events such as receptions, dinners, socials, and traditional ceremonies

-          Demonstrate a commitment to women's education and development and the goals and vision of Westhampton College through work and daily interactions with students

Preferred Qualifications:

-          Master's degree preferred, preferably in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, or other closely related field

-          Minimum of 1 year experience in Residence Life/Student Housing or other closely related field (can include 2 years of part-time, graduate work).

-          Basic computer skills

-          Basic counseling skills

-          Event planning

-          Supervision

-          Ability to work in a fast paced, team environment

-          Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks, deadlines, and interruptions

-          Strong communication, organization, and technological skills

-          Ability to respond to common inquiries and/or complaints from students, parents, faculty, staff, or other members of the community


Sarah Everette
Area Coordinator
Westhampton College
University of Richmond
804-289-8548 (Office)
wc.richmond.edu

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