Area Coordinator/Student Involvement Coordinator

About SMC's Student and Professional Development Program

AREA COORDINATOR/STUDENT INVOLVEMENT COORDINATOR JOB DESCRIPTION

• Directly supervise a staff of undergraduate student RAs, provide direction and support to assist student RAs with their responsibilities.
• Encourage academic, personal, and professional growth in RAs through regular meetings, mentoring, performance evaluations, and other planned interactions.
• Direct programming model implementation focused on academic support, community development, holistic student development, and student success, including programming budget management.

• Manage components of campus conduct policies and restorative practices within Residential Areas, including enforcing college policies, mediating residential disputes, and encouraging communal responsibility.
• Assist with opening and closing of residence halls, including student move in.
• Complete periodic inspections of assigned Residence Halls and coordinate with appropriate campus offices to resolve facilities and safety issues.
• Maintain knowledge of resources that students can approach for answers regarding college policies, referrals, and developmental issues. Make referrals to appropriate on-campus and off-campus resources as necessary.
• Utilize campus management software to communicate with students, manage room assignments, and campus conduct.

• Participate in year-round Coordinator on-call rotation, including weeknight and weekend coverage; respond to crisis and emergencies as necessary.
• Assist with administrative operations such as student staff selection, housing assignments, roommate assignments, key management, lock-outs, and facility-related problems.
• Participate in professional and student staff training and development and departmental assessments to ensure health and safety on campus, continuous improvement, and best practices.

• Provide general support as a part of the Student Development Department for major campus events, including First-Year Orientation, Fall and Spring Break programming, and Commencement.
• Area Coordinators also serve approximately 20-hours a week in the division of Entrepreneurial Involvement and Leadership. Candidates are encouraged to identify the areas they have an interest or expertise.
• Coordinate assignment options:
• Campus Rec Coordinator – Managing Intramurals, Game Room, and Fitness Center. Developing and training student managers and programming schedules.
• Campus Leadership Coordinator – Advising the Student Government Association and Student Clubs and Organizations. Developing training for club and organizational leaders and assisting students on campus in leading the creation of new clubs and organizations.
• Campus Activities Coordinator – Advising and assisting in the development of two new Student Activities organizations, one focused on weekend programming, and one supporting athletic spirit on campus.

• Demonstrated ability to creatively and efficiently problem solve - utilizing sound judgment, assuming ownership of a problem, and resolving it in a collaborative manner.
• Effective oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to maintain composure in crises.
• Strong organizational talents, ability to multi-task, and effective use of electronic office tools such as Microsoft Teams, shared Google Docs, electronic calendaring, etc.
• Ability to develop appropriate, welcoming, and productive relationships with a diverse student population.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with college constituents and the community.

• Ability to move around the campus and frequently climb a flight of stairs in the residence halls.
• Manual and physical dexterity and visual acuity needed to operate a computer keyboard and handle paper documents.
• Sufficient near vision acuity to read information appearing on a computer monitor, in handwritten form, and printed on paper.
• Adequate hearing and verbal abilities to communicate effectively in person and by telephone.

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in residence life, student life, or other related activities in higher education, undergraduate experiences will be considered.

HOW TO APPLY: 

• Application open until filled.
• Review of applications begins May 18, 2020.