Area Coordinator

The Area Coordinator will provide relational and administrative support within residence halls to develop a Christ centered living, learning environment.

This is a twelve-month live-in position. The Area Coordinator will offer academic, spiritual, personal, and practical care to students.

They are responsible for the supervision of the Resident Assistant staff team, living area and campus-wide programming, administrative tasks, student care, retention, and crisis response.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Student Affairs or related field is preferred.
• Demonstrates an active faith development, intentionally growing in their relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communications across multiple dimensions of diversity including race, gender, physical limitations, class, or religious beliefs.
• Management experience in student affairs or related field preferred.
• Commitment to the holistic development of students as a vocational calling.
• Effective communication and relational skills.
• A strong willingness and ability to act as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g., Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, etc.) and experience in or willingness and aptitude to learn, integrated institutional database software.
• Must be able to properly use tact, diplomacy, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Willingness to demonstrate commitment to the profession, the ability to learn and be coachable.

General Expectations :

• Personal relationship with Jesus, a vibrant Christian faith, and a commitment to Christian community, capable of sharing faith and engaging in conversations about Christ.
• Demonstrate Simpson University Values in the performance of all dunes
• Maintain lifestyle in accordance with Simpson University Lifestyle Policy in Staff Handbook
• Maintain the confidentiality of information, data and records.
• Properly use tact, diplomacy, discretion and judgement
• Demonstrate Strong customer service skills in the performance duties
• Demonstrate good organizational and communication skills in the performance of job duties
• Supervises employees in accordance with Simpson University policies and procedures (for supervisory positions)
• Support the overflow needs of other departments within the respective university area
• Perform other duties in accordance with this position as deemed necessary by the Immediate supervisor

Essential Functions :

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, communication, and organizational skills in executing job responsibilities.
• Provides leadership, supervision, encouragement, and accountability for a team of Resident Assistants.
• Assists in the Campus Life student leadership selection process and the evaluating, training, and development of an RA team.
• Collaborates with the Student Development staff in communicating and enforcing the student handbook and residence life policies;

responds to student conduct reports as

• Facilitates living area programming that seeks to cultivate intentional community within the residence halls and inclusive engagement across campus.
• Assists with crisis management, conflict resolution, and mediation for students; arranges to participate in the on-call rotation and share holiday responsibilities, responding to emergency situations as they arise.
• Facilitates residential oversight in their living areas, including hall operations, check- in / out procedures, and Health and Safety checks.
• Utilizes housing software to aid with housing processes, and stewardship
• Communicates effectively and courteously with others including students, administration, employees, parents, guests, and the public in a spirit of respect, teamwork, and customer service.
• Is intentionally visible and available on campus; keeps posted office hours (10 per week).
• Attends chapel regularly and engages in student spiritual
• Participates as an active member of the Campus Life Staff Team, one on one meeting with direct supervisor, and other training sessions / retreats.
• Engages in working relationships with the greater Student Development staff and treats other Simpson staff members with courtesy, respect, and consideration.
• Participates in Campus Life department huddles (RA Seminar, CAB Collaborative, Spiritual Formation Session) and Campus Life Student Leadership trainings.

Job Title : Area Coordinator

Area Coordinator

Typical Working Conditions :

Indoors controlled environment

Equipment Used :

Computer, scanner, copier, mouse, keyboard, stapler, 3-hole punch, letter opener

Essential Physical Tasks :

Sitting for long periods of time using a computer

Analysis of Physical Demands to Perform Essential Functions :

Key (Based on typical week) :

N Never

R Rarely (Less than 1 hour per week)

O Occasional (1%-33% of time)

F Frequent (34%-66% of time)

C Constant (over 66% of time)

Activity

Frequency

Activity

Frequency

Lifting / Carrying

Twisting / Turning

Under 10 lbs

Reach over shoulder

11-20 lbs

Reach over head

21-50 lbs

Reach outward

51-100 lbs

Climb

Over 100 lbs

Crawl

Kneel

Pushing / Pulling

Squat

Under 10 lbs

11-20 lbs

Walk-Normal Surfaces

21-50 lbs

Walk-Uneven Surfaces

51-100 lbs

Walk-Slippery Surfaces

Over 100 lbs

Stand

Bend

Driving

Automatic Trans

Standard Trans

Other

Keyboard / Ten Key

Fingering (fine dexterity)

Handling (grasping, holding)

Repetitive Motion - Hands

Repetitive Motion - Feet

Salary Range : $55,000 - $65,560 (cost of meals and lodging included in total salary)