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Salary: $51,306.00 Annually
Location: West Chester University, PA
Job
Number: 24-74
Department: Student Affairs
Division: Residence Life
Opening Date: 12/06/2023
Closing Date: 12/13/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Position Summary
Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is
reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University’s Division of Student Affairs invites applications for the position
of Area Coordinator (AC) for Residence Life and Housing. These are full-time temporary appointments for at least thirteen (13) months which
include benefits and residential on-campus housing.
West Chester University, a member
of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality
undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its
students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who
succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.
WCU proudly
offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with
many wellness programs; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off
for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self
and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.
Residence Life
and Housing provides an environment of learning which fosters ongoing holistic development for all community members by creating and
sustaining inclusive communities rooted in ethical decision-making and intentional and supportive connections. The Residence Life and
Housing team is committed to developing a caring, vibrant, student-centered residential experience.
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Residence Education, the Area Coordinator (AC) promotes learning and development for as
many as 2,500 students living in on-campus residence halls and apartments; maintains the daily operation for three to five residence
facilities; and supervises graduate and undergraduate student staff. This position resides on campus.
The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills; a
genuine commitment to student success; and experience working with a diverse college student population.
Responsibilities Include:
- Cultivate a positive and engaging living environment that fosters a sense of belonging and enables students to build
positive relationships - Provide oversight and implement co-curricular and community-building
programs aligned with the Residence Life and Housing engagement plan, curricular approach, and strategic plans of the department,
university, and division - Maintain daily communication with direct reports regarding task
delegation, responsibilities, and ongoing progress - Organize training and in-service sessions
for department student leaders, including recruitment, selection, and training for fall, spring, and summer terms - Serve as a University Hearing Officer for conduct meetings and misconduct cases, under the direction of the
Assistant Director of Care and Community Standards/or the Office of Student Conduct Facilitate weekly area staff meetings and regular staff
one-on-one supervisory meetings to ensure effective communication and collaboration - Review
reports from incidents or CARE to ensure appropriate follow-up with direct reports on a regular basis - Train graduate staff on effective coaching and staff development techniques and address higher-level disciplinary concerns within
the assigned area - Maintain high visibility and availability by attending community events,
regularly touring assigned buildings/areas, and interacting with residents - Manage all openings
and closings of the assigned residential area, including student check-in and check-out during all semesters, including
summer - Provide support and intervention to assist in-hall staff in mediating, managing, and
resolving crisis incidents and conflicts - Participate in the rotation of on-call
responsibilities throughout the entire year, including summer - Conduct frequent walkthroughs of
assigned buildings/areas to monitor, document, and communicate concerns related to facilities, such as safety and security, housekeeping
services, maintenance, and keys - Enforce rules and regulations outlined in the Student Code of
Conduct, WCU occupancy agreement, and USH lease agreement - Live on campus
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Two
(2) years of postgraduate experience with student or professional staff supervision - Availability to work frequent evening and weekend shifts
- Availability to participate
in on-call duty rotation and to arrive at campus as required in emergency situations
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Student Affairs or related field
- Experience in residence life or residential education
in a higher education setting - Experience working within a public-private partnership or in a
residential program - Experience with assignment management software such as The Housing Director
or StarRez - Experience with case management software such as Maxient
- Experience ensuring compliance with federal mandates including ADA, FERPA, TIX, and VAWA
- Crisis assessment and intervention experience
Special Instructions
Salary and benefits are dictated by the State College and University Professional Association
(SCUPA) Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Candidates should apply online
at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. Application materials must include a resume and
cover letter (Both required for consideration). References with contact information will be required
before an interview.
Review of applications will begin
immediately.
Applicants must successfully complete the interview process to be considered
as a finalist.
Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances WCU’s
educational mission and strategic Plan for Excellence. West Chester University is an AA/EOE employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and
persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
All employment offers are
subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment criminal background and consumer reporting
checks.
