Residence Life Coordinator
Residence Life Coordinator
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Job Description
Wofford College is a place where thought leads where ideas are celebrated and problem solving is expected. Wofford invites applicants who are focused on student success and excited to join a community committed to preparing thought leaders.
Wofford College established in 1854 is a fouryear residential liberal arts college located in Spartanburg South Carolina. It offers 27 major fields of study to a student body of 1874 undergraduates. Nationally known for the strength of its academic program outstanding faculty experiential learning opportunities and successful and supportive graduates Wofford is recognized consistently as a best value and for its commitment to student success and accessibility for low and middleincome students. The college community has 12 sororities and fraternities as well as 20 NCAA Division I athletics teams.
Wofford College is seeking a Residence Life Coordinator. Under the supervision of the Director of Residence Life and a coordinating supervisor from the Division of Campus life and Student Development (CLSD) a Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) provides direct support to the residential experience and larger campus community through supervision of a residential area and work with a coordinating assignment.
The RLC Position is a 12month nonexempt fulltime appointment. Normal hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday; however will vary widely to include working evenings and weekends contingent on oncall schedule and campus events. Minimal working hours will be 40/week.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
RESIDENCE LIFE
Develop and supervise activities and events designed to enhance the residential experience and complement inclass learning; maintain a sense of community within the halls by upholding college policies.
Supervise assigned student workers (typically a staff of 10 student resident assistants) facilitate staff meetings and conduct regular oneonones assist in the recruitment selection and training of resident assistants.
Utilize eRezLife software and other computer applications to maintain administrative records for assigned residential areas.
Assist with other housing and administrative functions as needed including opening and closing of residence halls health and safety inspections key management and more.
Provide excellent customer service to students families and other community members.
Participate in the Coordinator oncall rotation through the Office of Residence Life including weeknight and weekend coverage; respond to crisis and emergency situations as necessary.
Adhere to College policies and practices in matters of student administration including handling of confidential student information.
Assist with major college events such as but not limited to FirstYear Orientation Family Weekend Homecoming and Commencement.
Other duties as assigned.
COORDINATING POSITION
Each RLC will be assigned one coordinating position. In this coordinating position the RLC will work with a supervisor in CLSD to receive support training and experience working with a specific area of the student experience.
Current coordinating assignments include: Housing Operations and Communication Residential Leadership and Education Campus Recreations and Intramurals and Fraternity & Sorority Life. Coordinating assignments can vary from year to year based on division need and RLC preference.
Our open position would specifically work with the Campus Recreation and Intramurals coordinating assignment. Below is an overview of the description of this coordinating position.
RLC for Campus Recreations and Intramurals
Oversee the operation of the Benjamin Johnson Arena Fitness Center including regular walkthroughs communications regarding equipment repairs and scheduling and training for approximately 15 Fitness Center student workers
Develop a robust calendar of intramural activities for students
Train and manage officials and official supervisors for intramurals.
Utilize IMLeagues to organize the scheduling and communication around intramural events
Reserve spaces for intramural events and collaborate with Athletics about shared spaces
Keep track of resource needs for intramurals and Fitness Center and restock inventory as appropriate.
Compile fitness class opportunities for students to participate in throughout the year
Work with peer institutions to provide collaborative programming opportunities for students
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree from an accredited institution Demonstrated aptitude for working and communicating effectively in a professional manner Demonstrated ability to multitask and respond effectively in highstress situations Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse educational environment and workplace and an ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty and student populations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Effective computer proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications Experience in an oncall rotation and/or with crisis response Demonstrated commitment to the values and goals of a residential liberal arts college Experience with housing/occupancy management software (direct experience with eRezLife is highly desirable)
REQUIRED SKILLS OR ABILITIES:
Applicants would need to be able to climb three flights of stairs as this position serves in the firstlevel professional oncall rotation and not every residential hall can be accessed by elevator. This position can require light physical work. Therefore the candidate must be able to occasionally lift carry push or pull up to 25 pounds.
EEO STATEMENT
Wofford College values diversity within our students faculty and staff and strives to recruit develop and retain the most talented people. Wofford College does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color creed religion sex sexual orientation transgender status gender identity age national origin disability veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. For information about Woffords Title IX compliance visit wofford/administration/titleix. It is the policy of Wofford College to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities for employment. If you require any accommodations to participate in any part of the hiring process please contact
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
