Job Title: Coordinator, Residential Living and Student Activities
Location: Americus, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 227861
About Us

Georgia Southwestern State University – a four-year institution – cultivates excellence in learning and teaching that encourages intellectual, personal, and social growth for students, faculty, staff, and the community. Georgia Southwestern State University is a comprehensive state university within the University System of Georgia that offers a full range of bachelor degree programs, along with selected master’s and specialist degree programs.

Georgia Southwestern is committed to serving the needs of its developing region with educational programs for high school, for professional and technical graduates; post-graduate professional training; research and business services; and cultural enrichment. Through its national and international affiliations, the University links Southwest Georgia with the global economy and actively fosters a greater understanding of international business and culture.

Job Summary This position is responsible for coordinating office operations for the Residential and Campus Life Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate student housing programs and services. (50%)
• Assist with housing meal plan contracts, room assignments, and other administrative functions.
• Maintains current and accurate records of all housing-related data.
• Work with students on roommate mediation, room assignment changes and other related activities.
• Assist with residential leader and desk assistant interviews, selection, training and supervision.
• Provide support to staff on housing policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with the Office of Admissions to market housing programs and Preview Days and Storm Days.
• Work closely with student staff to foster an engaged community.

• Partners with Student Life for campus programming and activities. (20%)
• Meets regularly with the Student Life Coordinator to create innovative student programming.
• Aligns residential activities with the Student Life office.
• Assists in building student leadership teams.

• Coordinates administrative support for office operations. (20%)
• On-call emergency contact at designated times throughout the year.
• Work closely with Student Counseling Services, Student Conduct emergency responders, and administrators when addressing student(s) in crisis need.
• Monitor residents’ academic progress and social integration to increase student retention and completion.
• Assists with surveys and assessments to improve programs and services.

• Performs a variety of related duties. (10%)
• Serve on university committees.
• Attend student programs to promote student engagement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field required.
• More than two years of related experience.

Required Documents to Attach

Please attach a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of student development.Knowledge of residence life best practices, policies, and procedures.Knowledge of risk and crisis management.Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.Knowledge of GSW and University System of Georgia policies and procedures.Skill in collaborating with multiple constituents.Skill in decision making and problem solving.Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.Skill in oral and written communication.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at 229-931-2000 or by email at hr@gsw.edu.

For technical support, please call the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Georgia Southwestern State University, as determined by Georgia Southwestern State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check and drug screen.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the University takes affirmative action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, transferring, training and terminating of employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veterans status, disability or any other reason in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders and other regulations which prohibit discriminatory employment practices.