Area Coordinator
Cortland University
Position Details Position Information Budget Title Residence Hall Director Campus Title Area Coordinator School/Division Student Affairs, Division of Department Residence Life and Housing Office Staff Sub-Type Staff & Administration Salary Level SL2 Salary Range $52,261 Position Effort Full-Time If Part-Time, enter FTE: Is this a temporary position? No If Temporary, enter End Date: Position Summary SUNY Cortland is accepting applications for current/anticipated vacancies for Area Coordinators. The Area Coordinator (AC) is a live-in position responsible for the administration of a residential community of multiple residential areas (either two buildings or two buildings plus one leadership house). Area Coordinators foster a welcoming and inclusive environment in the residence halls. Area Coordinators support the retention of residential students, staff supervision, assessment, student conduct, referrals, programming, emergency management and general building administration. Major Responsibilities Community Development Build, maintain, and foster caring relationships in support of the mission of the University and Residence Life and Housing. Address student behavior through informal conversations, mediate roommate conflicts, hold programming, and engage in community initiatives to promote civility and community responsibility. Hold low-level student conduct meetings to address community standards and support student development. Display a professional attitude and model professional behavior.
Administration of Residence Halls Maintain a balanced budget for programming. Maintain accurate, up-to-date files and records. Coordinate hall openings and closings by creating schedules, inspecting rooms, and providing information. Maintain safety and security of halls by coordinating health and safety inspections, submitting work orders, etc.
Supervision Supervise RA staff of approximately 10-20 RAs by holding weekly staff meetings, and bi-weekly one on one meetings. Create and maintain staff schedules, provide feedback, and evaluate performance.
Training/Service Assist with leadership, development, creation and presentation of departmental staff and student training. Provide continuous in-staff and ongoing training to RAs, such as policy and protocol refreshers, incident report writing, etc. Participate in training and professional development opportunities. Participate in departmental committee work as assigned.
Emergency On-Duty Responsibilities Participate in a weekly on-duty schedule among professional staff members by carrying a university provided cell phone, (roughly resulting in 3-4 weeks of being on-duty per semester and over the summer). When on-duty, provide 24-hour availability and response to campus which may include clarifying and reinforcing policy with student staff, supporting and referring students in mental and medical crisis, performing lock-outs, assisting University Police with their interactions with students, and maintaining a duty log.
Functional and Supervisory Relationships Reports to an Assistant or Associate Director of Residence Life and Housing Supervises student staff (10-20 Resident Assistants) Works closely with all members of Residence Life and Housing Works with various departments on campus Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree Residence Life experience Ability to live in the provided on-campus apartment for the duration of employment of the AC position Must be available to work various evening, overnight, weekend, and occasional holidays and respond to emergency situations that may occur on the main campus and West Campus Apartment area located approximately two miles from the main campus
Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration or related field One year of post-baccalaureate residence life or higher education experience Evidence of training in diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and/or cultural competency Experience working with a diverse student population Access to reliable transportation and/or valid driver’s license
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to work independently and as part of a team Effective problem-solving skills Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills Ability to be flexible and adapt to change
EEO Statement The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/EEO/ADA) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university. Job Close Date Posting Detail Information Posting Number S23100 Review Start Date Open Until Filled Yes Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/8537 Special Instructions Special Instructions to Applicant Special Instructions to Applicant Supplemental Questions
Administration of Residence Halls Maintain a balanced budget for programming. Maintain accurate, up-to-date files and records. Coordinate hall openings and closings by creating schedules, inspecting rooms, and providing information. Maintain safety and security of halls by coordinating health and safety inspections, submitting work orders, etc.
Supervision Supervise RA staff of approximately 10-20 RAs by holding weekly staff meetings, and bi-weekly one on one meetings. Create and maintain staff schedules, provide feedback, and evaluate performance.
Training/Service Assist with leadership, development, creation and presentation of departmental staff and student training. Provide continuous in-staff and ongoing training to RAs, such as policy and protocol refreshers, incident report writing, etc. Participate in training and professional development opportunities. Participate in departmental committee work as assigned.
Emergency On-Duty Responsibilities Participate in a weekly on-duty schedule among professional staff members by carrying a university provided cell phone, (roughly resulting in 3-4 weeks of being on-duty per semester and over the summer). When on-duty, provide 24-hour availability and response to campus which may include clarifying and reinforcing policy with student staff, supporting and referring students in mental and medical crisis, performing lock-outs, assisting University Police with their interactions with students, and maintaining a duty log.
Functional and Supervisory Relationships Reports to an Assistant or Associate Director of Residence Life and Housing Supervises student staff (10-20 Resident Assistants) Works closely with all members of Residence Life and Housing Works with various departments on campus Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree Residence Life experience Ability to live in the provided on-campus apartment for the duration of employment of the AC position Must be available to work various evening, overnight, weekend, and occasional holidays and respond to emergency situations that may occur on the main campus and West Campus Apartment area located approximately two miles from the main campus
Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration or related field One year of post-baccalaureate residence life or higher education experience Evidence of training in diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and/or cultural competency Experience working with a diverse student population Access to reliable transportation and/or valid driver’s license
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to work independently and as part of a team Effective problem-solving skills Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills Ability to be flexible and adapt to change
EEO Statement The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/EEO/ADA) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university. Job Close Date Posting Detail Information Posting Number S23100 Review Start Date Open Until Filled Yes Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/8537 Special Instructions Special Instructions to Applicant Special Instructions to Applicant Supplemental Questions
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Ability to live in the provided on-campus apartment for the duration of employment of the AC position. yes no Available to work various evening, overnight, weekend, and occasional holidays and respond to emergency situations that may occur on the main campus and West Campus Apartment area located approximately two miles from the main campus. yes no Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Curriculum Vitae or Resume Cover Letter Professional References Contact Info. ONLY (minimum of 3) Optional Documents
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