Area Coordinator

Description

The Office of Student Services is committed to a philosophy of student learning. The primary function of the Area Coordinator is to assist students in maximizing their opportunities for learning and to support an environment conducive to learning. The Area Coordinator (AC) must be capable of positively responding to a wide variety of situations. She/he/they must strive to combine living and learning while working actively with students to create environments that enhance the academic and personal growth of students. The AC must be committed to the concept of community development and student learning to enhance the out-of-classroom learning experience of all students.

At Westminster College, we believe in immersive and enriching experiences that inspire creative thinking and problem solving. We believe in creating opportunities for several different paths to success over a lifetime and the potential to make an impact from wherever you are. For our students, we do this by providing real-world, hands-on learning opportunities, small class sizes, and talented professors dedicated to the individual. Our employees often remark that our tight-knit community creates an atmosphere fostering campus involvement that adapts to all interests. As a result, Westminster continues to be recognized for its excellence in higher education as one of the best small liberal arts colleges in the Midwest.

Requirements

Essential Functions:

The statements below are intended to describe the principal duties of the person or persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties and responsibilities.

• Supervise and mentor residential advisors (RA) in the residence halls. Ensure the prompt completion of all administrative responsibilities associated with the supervision of residence hall staff.
• Attend regular meetings with Residence Life staff to discuss hall business and disseminate campus-wide information.
• Coordinate and facilitate area staff meetings every other week and meet with the Head Residential Advisors as needed.
• Aid in the coordination and implementation of Residence Life activities which could include selection, programming, evaluation, staff development opportunities, the coordination and facilitation of training programs including fall training in August, mid-year training in January, as well as monthly in-service training opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with all members of the Residence Life Staff. Oversee and support program activities in the residence halls.
• Be familiar with Westminster College Residential Life policies. Be able to respond to all emergence situations.
• Maintain and respect issues of confidentiality. Know when and how to make judgment calls regarding confidentiality in accordance with staff training.
• Serve as a role model and an educator for students. Maintain appropriate conduct throughout the residence halls.
• Be available and accessible to students.
• Develop a community environment by building a positive rapport with residents. Focus on living conditions that promote studying, and support RA's in this effort. Encourage self-responsibility among residents and promote consideration and respect among and between all residents.
• Work with RA's to assist students with academic, social, or personal concerns and refer students to appropriate resources. Be attentive and sensitive to the uniqueness of each student's personal growth, and to the diversity of backgrounds and lifestyle.
• Be cognizant of physical surroundings. Be prepared to respond to maintenance needs in the buildings.
• Plan and present new development and educational programming initiatives within the residence hall; support the campus-wide programming efforts of the Office of Student Services.
• The AC will oversee educational programming in the halls.
• The AC will be required to participate in on call duty rotation. The AC will be expected to respond to crisis situation or emergencies and assist when necessary.

Eligibility:

Students are eligible for a Graduate Assistantship at Westminster College if they have been admitted to a graduate degree program at William Woods University and enrolled in a minimum of 6 graduate level credit hours per semester in the fall and spring. Students must have achieved a 3.0 grade point average or higher as an undergrad, and must maintain a cumulative 3.0 grade point while serving as a graduate assistant. An official offer cannot be extended to an applicant until the student is accepted into the graduate degree program.

Job Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's degree required.

Experience: Three or more years' experience in college admissions, sales or a related position.

Skills: Must display strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, and be extremely detail oriented. Must have the ability to meet deadlines and demonstrate a commitment to teamwork. Must have the ability to work independently and be self-motivated.

Benefits and Compensation:

Graduate Assistants will receive a stipend of $1,500 per semester while holding a Graduate Assistant position. Graduate Assistants receive a tuition waiver to cover tuition costs for up to 6 credits per semester while holding the Graduate Assistantship. The College does not cover summer courses. The College does not cover the cost of textbooks or other student fees. Graduate Assistants are required to maintain health insurance coverage while enrolled at the College, at their own expense. Graduate Assistants are required to live in campus housing which will be provided at no cost, and will receive a full meal plan.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed.

Westminster College encourages and gives full consideration to all applicants for admission, financial aid, and employment. The College does not discriminate in access to, treatment of, or employment in, its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, disability, or genetic information.

Inquiries about compliance with this prohibition should be directed to:

Associate Vice President & Chief HR Officer/Title IX Coordinator

501 Westminster Ave, Washington West, 2nd floor

Fulton, MO 65251

HR@Westminster-mo.edu

573-592-5226