Posting Details

Position Information

Job TitleArea CoordinatorPosting NumberStaff 2014001008FLSANon-ExemptLevelFull-time/ Part-timeFull-timeIs this a temporary Position?No Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

Position Responsibilities:
Leadership and supervision of House Advisors and mentors

• Administer the selection and training of House Advisors (HAs)
  -Supervise House Advisors
  -Conduct weekly meetings
  -Schedule duties
  -Assisting in processing residents who have violated policies as needed
• Oversee the selection process and housing assignments of mentors from upper-class Honors and Clarkson School Alumni; supervise mentors.
• Work with HAs and mentors to coordinate programming within residences.
• Understand and implement consistently and fairly the University’s and TCS/Honors policies and procedures. Recommend policy changes and develop procedures to improve student life.
• Supervise housing security, ensuring HAs implement safety processes including fire drills and health and safety inspections, and screening housing guests.
• Exercise judgment and discretion to assure that students are safe and that confidential information is handled appropriately.
• Participate in the on-call rotation for emergency problems. Manage situations requiring staff intervention, responding to incidents in person or by phone, as needed. Ensure communication with appropriate authorities. Arrange transportation to after-hours health care at the emergency room as needed.

Housing regulations and student conduct system

• Clearly communicate the University’s and TCS/Honors’ policies to student staff and residents of campus housing.
• Help students develop roommate contracts and mediate minor conflicts between students in TCS/Honors housing.
  -Coordinate room changes if necessary.
  -Deal with minor personal difficulties of students and make referrals to counselors or other staff as appropriate.
  -Inform Associate Director of Student Affairs and Alumni Relations.
• Monitor incident reports filed by House Advisors and respond appropriately.
  - Refer serious violations, such as threats of violence, drugs, alcohol, sexual harassment, and racial discrimination, to appropriate authorities.
  - Where appropriate, issue verbal warnings and written warnings for lower level conduct violations, maintaining records and communicating with students and parents, as required.
  - Assist in the gathering of information for student conduct cases and participate in the Disciplinary Committee to adjudicate and determine appropriate sanctions.
• Participate in the on-call rotation with University Area Coordinators, responding appropriately to situations according to University policies on student conduct.

Assist students in the transition to college

• Encourage self-discipline, self-advocacy, and respect for individual rights among residents.
• Maintain a high level of visibility making every effort to get to know residents, organizing and attending community activities. Provide positive example of personal conduct and professional attitude.
• Coordinate and implement inclusive programming that fosters personal, academic and community wellness, and a sense of individual belonging for all students in TCS/Honors.

Liaise with University staff

• Act as liaison to University Residence Life regarding housing assignments, opening and closing of residential facilities. Attend regular meetings and participate in relevant trainings of residence life staff.
• Act as liaison to Facilities Management and custodial staff regarding residential facilities work orders and ongoing maintenance.

Other

• Perform other related duties as requested by Associate Director of Student Affairs and Alumni Relations, Associate Head of School and Head of School/Director of the Honors Program.
• Performance of the above duties require you to be at work.

Minimum Qualifications:
Include Education,
Experience, and Skills

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred Qualifications:
Include Education,
Experience, and Skills

Preferred Qualifications
Graduate work and/or advanced degree in student affairs, educational administration, or an academic field.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, bend and stoop. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Clarkson is committed to complying with the guidelines set forth under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Posting Detail Information

Close DateOpen Date10/18/2019Open Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions for this Posting

An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women and people with disabilities.

All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records).

Reference Request Details

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2. * What is the highest level of completed education that you currently hold?
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   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree
   • Masters Degree
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   (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Letter of Recommendation 1
4. List of References

Optional Documents