The Student Engagement division at Warren Wilson College invites applications for an Area Coordinator - Housing & Residence Life position, a full-time, 12 month, live-in professional staff role in the Residence Life Department.

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey to help shape the future of our residential and campus community? As an Area Coordinator, you will be at the heart of our residential community, fostering a culture of belonging, inclusivity, engagement, growth, and excellence. We are seeking a dynamic, innovative and compassionate individual to join our team as an Area Coordinator. We are looking for someone who sees this role as a calling to inspire, lead, and mentor our students in a vibrant campus environment.

Reporting to the Director of Residence Life, the individual in this role is responsible for building community by developing and implementing engaging initiatives and programs that enhance the residential experience and that promote student growth and development. We are looking for an educator at heart who embraces a growth-mindset and is eager to provide thoughtful leadership, supervision, support and mentorship to a team of vibrant Resident Assistants (RAs) so that they are equipped to meet the needs of residents and contribute to a positive living-learning environment.

We are looking for a level-headed professional who can aptly respond and manage crisis situations with a strong collaborative approach with campus partners. We seek someone who values continual improvement through collecting and analyzing data to inform practices and contribute to the ongoing improvement of the residential experience. We seek someone to collaborate effectively with campus partners across the full WWC spectrum, including Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, Enrollment Management, Athletics, Campus Safety in order to create a cohesive and supportive campus environment. We seek an individual who values teamwork and who will foster an environment of trust and effective communication to help assure team cohesion and effectiveness. We seek a consummate professional who communicates effectively with students, staff, faculty, parents and other stakeholders so as to promote the highest standards of integrity and excellence.

If this is you, we are eager to hear from you.

Interested individuals should read further to learn more about the qualifications and responsibilities for this full-time, exempt position. Applicants are required to submit a resume and cover letter, which includes experience working with a diverse range of identities and experiences. This position has an immediate opening, and applications will be reviewed as they are received. This posting will remain open until filled. Please be aware no relocation assistance is available for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• One to two years of Residence Life experience as paraprofessional staff (undergraduate or graduate).
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience and working knowledge of Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and student database systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work with people from a diverse range of identities and experiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel, Counseling, or another related field.
• Three to five years of Residence Life experience as a full-time professional staff member.

Key Responsibilities

Housing Assignments and Operations

• Facilitate the assignment process including mid-year room changes and break housing assignments for residents of your assigned residence halls (5-9 buildings).
• Maintain accurate occupancy records of your assigned residence halls (5-9 buildings).
• Submit housing charges to the office of Student Accounts when appropriate.
• Communicate housing deadlines to students.
• Act as a liaison between residents and facilities operations and other campus partners when issues arise within the residential area.
• Serve on campus committees as needed.

Administrative Oversight

• Managing the day-to-day administrative and facility operations of a residential area.
• Mediating conflict and roommate/suitemate issues.
• Crisis management and participation in an emergency on-duty rotation.
• Participation in office processes including RA section and training, break housing process, and Housing Lottery.

Educational Programs

• Provide training for RA staff on program processes for campus, working in conjunction with the Student Activities crew for campus promotions.
• Coordinating programming model which includes educational, recreational, wellness, and social programs. Provide any evaluation and follow up with RAs on their programming.

Conduct

• Coordinate the Student Conduct process for students, helping to manage students complaints and violations of campus policies.
• Serve as the primary conduct administrative officer.
• Record all conduct matters in the Symplicity Advocate software system.

Supervision

• Supervision of a residential area (5-9 buildings) and undergraduate students (approx. 340).
• Direct supervision of the RA staff for the residential area (approx 8-12 students).
• Facilitate RA staff meetings weekly to update student staff on issues and timely processes.

Our mission: Warren Wilson College's distinctive approach to education intentionally integrates academics, work, and community engagement to cultivate curiosity, empathy, and integrity. We empower graduates to pursue meaningful careers and lead purposeful lives dedicated to a just, equitable, and sustainable world.

We are committed to a culture of educational access and to ensuring that students and employees from a diverse range of identities and experiences will thrive in this community. We seek and support an academically and culturally diverse faculty and staff with a genuine interest in our innovative approach to education and focus on inclusive excellence, as well as a willingness to fully participate in the life of the College. We welcome applications from individuals who have experience working with diverse student populations.

Warren Wilson College is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.