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Residence Life Area Coordinator

Employer
Angelo State University
Location
San Angelo, TX

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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Job Details

Job Title:

Residence Life Area Coordinator

Position Number:

999752

Department:

Housing & Residential Programs

Salary:

$32,500

Job Summary/Description:

The Area Coordinator is responsible for promoting student learning and success and works collaboratively with fellow Housing and Residential Programs staff and other campus departments to maximize the potential of residence halls to impact student growth and development.
The Area Coordinator assists in providing overall administration of one or more residence halls, including enforcement of University regulations/policies, student staff selection, training, and supervision, educational programming, conflict resolution, and administrative/facilities management.

Typical Duties/Job Duties:

  1. Provides leadership and direction in developing, implementing, and evaluating student development based programming to ensure intentionality and compliance with departmental and university goals for student success and retention. Day to day supervision and administrative operation of a residence hall or residence hall area serving between 500 – 800 primarily first and second year residential students.
  2. Direct supervision of between approximately 9 – 20 student staff members. Assess student development needs and concerns; implements program initiatives to address student needs, ensuring compliance with departmental learning objectives. Be visible and available to residents; meets with students, parents and other constituents to discuss personal and academic needs.
  3. Coordinate residence hall opening and closing at the beginning and close of each semester and during other officially scheduled breaks; responsible for checking of all rooms to determine readiness for occupancy, and coordination of the room inventory system. Participate in on-call rotation with other Area Coordinators; work cooperatively with University Police, University Health Clinic, Counseling Center and other campus and community resources to provide assistance during emergency or crisis situations.
  4. Adjudicate residence hall-level judicial incidents, including notice and hearing of documented incidents; implementation of appropriate sanction; assist with the review of the Residence Hall Handbook and other departmental policies governing student conduct and expectations in the residence halls. Ensures compliance with professional and legal standards of due process, risk management, Clery reporting, etc. Oversee work order process including follow up to ensure appropriate completion and customer satisfaction; work cooperatively with custodial and facilities management staff to monitor and maintain the physical appearance and functioning of the residence halls; submit billing for student damages as appropriate.
  5. Lead a departmental major project(s), initiative, or collateral. This can include but not limited to: utilization of new media technologies (Facebook, Twitter, Web page), residence hall programming, advising residence hall student groups or committees, student staff training, student staff selection process, etc. These projects and additional assignments will vary based on the size of the area the Area Coordinator oversees.
  6. Other Duties as Assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of programs and current practice in developing or managing programs designed to increase student success and retention.
  • Knowledge and experience with the principles and practice of employee supervision, selection, training or leadership.
  • Ability to coordinate the daily activities and operations of campus residence halls and/or apartments; ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures as well as contemporary best professional practice; and in keeping with the goals for student development and retention.
  • Skilled in using a personal computer including word processing, spreadsheet, calendar (Outlook or other), web-based applications.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality and to respond effectively and appropriately in emergency and crisis situations.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in an effective and efficient manner.
  • Skilled in excellent professional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills including the ability to work effectively and harmoniously with students, parents, co-workers and others contacted in the course of work.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required. A minimum of one year of full-time (or equivalent) experience working in Housing and Residential Programs (Residence Life), Student Activities or other position working closely with students in a university setting required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling, Business, Education or related field strongly preferred. Previous supervisory experience in a university Housing and Residence Life program preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Occasional Lifting/Carrying (2-50lbs)

EEO Statement:

Angelo State University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting and ensuring equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Angelo State University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. We are committed to ensuring that a qualified individual with a disability has the same rights and privileges in employment as non-disabled employees. If an accommodation is requested for the job application process, please contact our office at (325) 942-2168 or email us at hr@angelo.edu.

Posting Number:

S439P

Open Date:

08/16/2021

Desired Start Date:

09/01/2021

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Organization

Working at Angelo State University

Located in the heart of Texas, Angelo State University is a dynamic institution of higher education, and the second largest campus in the Texas Tech University System. A regional comprehensive institution granting master's level degrees and one doctorate, Angelo State University has been recognized by The Princeton Review as one of the nation's "Best Colleges" since 2010 and by the Chronicle of Higher Education in 2017 as one of the "Great Colleges to Work For." Serving more than 10,000 students, ASU offers more than 100 majors and concentrations through our six colleges.

As more than half of ASU's graduates annually are first generation college students, they bring the motivation and work ethic that complement the commitment of ASU's faculty to teaching and scholarship. ASU's community of professionals is dedicated to preparing students to strive for success in their lives, in the growth of their communities, whether local or global, and in the pursuit of the common good of society.

ASU's 19:1 student-faculty ratio provides for personalized learning and results in accomplished graduates. The success of ASU alumni in graduate and professional school is superb and best exemplified by the average acceptance rate of more than 50 percent for medical school, compared to the statewide average of 35 percent.

Angelo State is an NCAA Division II and Lone Star Conference member with highly competitive men's and women's teams in 13 sports. The ASU women's track and field team won the 2010 NCAA Division II National Championship, the fourth national title in school history.

Location

San Angelo is at the center of a thriving community of 100,000 people in west central Texas. San Angelo straddles the boundary between the Texas Hill Country and West Texas and offers the amenities of both, including rivers and lakes and boundless skies with dramatic sunsets. Situated on the banks of the Concho, San Angelo today is an artists' haven that supports public art common and the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts. The city boasts a symphony orchestra whose annual Independence Day Concert, celebrated a day early on July 3, attracts as many as 35,000 visitors to the outdoor stage downtown on the Concho River.

The city has commuter air service from American Airlines and is within comfortable driving distance of Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio and Lubbock. San Angelo offers the amenities of big city living with the slower pace, affordable cost of living and friendliness of a small town. With a host of shopping, restaurants, arts, culture, movies, outdoor recreation and family-oriented events, San Angelo has something for all tastes and interests.

History

The institution was founded in 1928 as a community college. By an act of the 58th Session of the Texas Legislature, the institution was designated as Angelo State College in 1965, the year it became a four-year, state-supported institution. The name was changed to Angelo State University in 1969. On Sept. 1, 2007, Angelo State University became a member of the Texas Tech University System.

ASU has a proud history of diversity, accepting Hispanics, who today make up more than 25 percent of the student population, from the very beginning. The institution enrolled African-Americans prior to Brown vs. Board of Education and one student broke the color barrier in Texas Intercollegiate football in 1953.

Academics

Angelo State offers courses through six colleges: Arts and Humanities; Business; Education; Health and Human Services; Science & Engineering; and Graduate Studies. The university is recognized for its strong undergraduate programs overall. For example, ASU's Physics Department has been recognized as one of the top undergraduate programs in the country. The university supports a young and vibrant Honors Program and continues a long tradition, begun in 1948, of encouraging international studies.

The university is also known for incorporating research into many undergraduate offerings. One recent bachelor's degree recipient, for instance, received the McClung Award for the Best Paper published in the BIOS, the official publication of Beta Beta Beta Biology Honor Society. Another was one of eight graduate students nationally to earn a U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Fuel Cycle Initiative Fellowship to support his graduate research.

Campus

Angelo State University's campus is situated on 268 acres in the center of San Angelo. The campus is lined with native live oak and pecan trees as well as imported palm trees. In addition to being one of the prettiest campuses in the region, it is one of the safest in Texas. The campus has ultramodern facilities with state-of-the-art technology support. ASU is home to the State of Texas Data Center, one of the state's two such facilities, which provide sophisticated computer processing and disaster recovery services for agencies and universities. Additionally, the university operates a 6,000-acre farm with a Management, Instruction and Research Center that includes a state-of-the-art meat laboratory.

Working at Angelo State University

Community is a term often used to describe Angelo State University. This applies to the work culture where core values such as a strong work ethic, communication, caring, loyalty, teamwork and integrity permeate the organization of approximately 1,800 employees. While traditions exist at ASU, so does vision, vision to improve programs and to adapt to society's needs.

Angelo State University offers comprehensive benefits, retirement and work life programs designed to meet the needs of employees and their families. Employee amenities include fitness and dining facilities, tuition fee reimbursement for staff, dependent scholarships, and free Internet access service.

Angelo State University offers job opportunities in teaching, information technology, athletics, student programs, and administrative support, to name a few. The university's employee community is dedicated to preparing and supporting students to discover the potential in their lives and their communities. ASU invites interested individuals to search for job opportunities at http://www.angelo.edu.

 Angelo State University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to build a diverse workforce community.

Company info
Telephone
325-942-2168
Location
2601 W. Avenue N
 San Angelo
Texas
76909
US
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