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Form of workAREA COORDINATOR
Bridgewater College seeks a full-time (12-month) live-in Area Coordinator. This position includes housing and a meal plan.
JOB SUMMARY:
Area Coordinators manage Residence Hall communities for the Department of Student Life and report to the Director of Residential Life and Community Standards
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Community Development
- Manage two or more residential areas with approximately 250 – 400 residents Assist in the development of educational programming and community development within the residential area using the Student Life curriculum. Maintain visibility within the residential area by attending events and interacting with residents
Supervision
- Supervise 10 – 15 student resident advisors Facilitate weekly and bi-weekly meetings with staff of resident advisors Report to the Assistant Director of Student Development within the Department of Student Life.
Student Conduct & Crisis Management
- Serve in an on-call rotation and assist in emergency situations, when needed Serve as leader to student staff during times of crisis Provide and review reports of on-campus incidents Adjudicate conduct cases
Housing & Facilities Management
- Utilize StarRez for administrative and facilities tasks such as occupancy reports, building-wide email notifications, and key distribution. Coordinate with the Coordinator of Housing Operations for room changes Evaluate the conditions of the residential area and complete work orders when needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s Degree in College Student Affairs, Higher Education, or a closely related field and experience in residence life, student activities, or student affairs/services are highly preferred. Experience in hearing/adjudicating student disciplinary concerns is highly preferred. Experience in crisis management is highly preferred Excellent communication and organizational skills Strong work ethic Flexibility for nights and weekends required Valid driver's license with good driving record required
Pay is competitive and this full-time position offers a full benefits package, including paid tuition at the College for eligible dependents.
GENERAL INFORMATION: Bridgewater College was founded in 1880 as a coeducational liberal arts college to serve the local community. Located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, just minutes outside of Harrisonburg and within driving distance of Charlottesville, Washington D.C., and Richmond, Bridgewater is home to approximately 1,400 full-time students from 26 states and 19 countries. Bridgewater students study across 60 majors and minors, in addition to four graduate programs and 10 pre-professional programs. Bridgewater College is an NCAA DIII school with approximately 40 percent of its students participating in intercollegiate athletics on 23 teams. To learn more about Bridgewater College, visit: bridgewater.edu
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Email humanresources@bridgewater.edu
APPLICATION: Please complete our online application. Include a cover letter, and resume and include the names, relations
DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Bridgewater College, an equal opportunity provider and employer, is a welcoming and vibrant community committed to supporting a diverse workforce and actively seeks applications from women, minorities, and other persons from traditionally underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Non-Discrimination Notice: https://www.bridgewater.edu/legal/non-discrimination-notice/
ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT AND ANNUAL FIRE SAFETY REPORT: The Bridgewater College Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report summarizes policies on campus security and personal safety, crime prevention, fire safety, and crime reporting, and includes crime and fire statistics for the past three years:https://bridgewater.app.box.com/s/4ma6tlh30y8cat9un192ugo3dm6n29y9
To request a printed copy, please call 540-828-5761
