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Area Coordinator
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Position Number: 5080516
Location: Spokane, WA
Position Type: Residence Life and Housing

Area Coordinator

Whitworth University

Salary: $35,471.36 - $37,151.40 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time Staff

Location: Whitworth University Campus

Department: Residence Life

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Position Summary

The Area Coordinator (AC) position is a live-in position. Whitworth University has a unique and robust Residence Life program that provides student development professionals with an exciting context to holistically support students, gain teaching experience, collect and analyze data, and develop inclusive living-learning communities. We are passionate about equipping students to be thoughtful, creative and culturally intelligent agents of change in their communities. Whitworth provides housing (including utilities) and meal plan through campus dining services. Area Coordinators are generally appointed for up to a four-year period, in consultation with the Assistant Dean for Student Life.

Core Responsibilities

Student Experience | 30%

Serve as a positive role model for RAs and residents and affirm the centrality and applicability of the Christian faith through the expression of values and ideals that are projections of that faith.
Directly supervise 16-20 Resident Assistants.
Foster an accessible and inclusive living-learning environment through interpersonal interactions, thoughtful programming, and student empowerment.
Demonstrate support for the philosophy of Whitworth Student Life, the programs of Whitworth Residence Life, and the regulations and ordinances directing community behavior.
Demonstrate the ability and willingness to become personally involved with RAs and residents, and their developmental tasks.

Residence Hall Leadership | 30%

Serve as a leader to RAs, student leaders, and residents.
Provide opportunities for student leaders and residents to learn about and develop their various identities.
Present experiences, training, and information to RAs and the leadership team that will promote their leadership skills, development, and interpersonal competencies.
Meet with RAs individually and as a group each week. Disseminate information, provide training experiences, and develop a sense of team cohesiveness and vision. Provide guidance, support, and information for RAs to enable them to fulfill their responsibilities.
Maintain a visible presence in the residence halls for which you supervise.

Residence Life Operations | 15%

Attend and participate in weekly residence life training sessions and meetings as convened by the Assistant Dean for Student Life.
Participate in the emergency on-call process as assigned by the Assistant Dean for Student Life
Utilize RAs in the development and execution of a broad range of programs.
Raise awareness of university services and resources so that RAs can make referrals.
Ensure that RAs and residents are aware of university and residence policies and that RAs are adequately informed and trained in the enforcement of these policies and crisis situations.
Develop, in cooperation with the Assistant Dean for Student Life, specific goals and objectives to be achieved as part of the Area Coordinator's responsibilities.

Administrative | 15%

Oversee the check-in/check-out procedures, including key handout and collection.
Coordinate room changes, occupancy, and room assignments with the Housing office.
Conduct routine inspections of the residence facility and promptly report damages and/or vandalism via work orders.
Schedule, administer, and supervise evening program coverage and activities.
Maintain knowledge of residence security systems (fire equipment, alarms, doors, and locks). Verify their working condition through scheduled fire drills and inspection of doors, locks, and fire extinguishers and promptly report all maintenance needs.

Other | 10%

Participate in Residence Life staff and Residence Life program evaluations; complete evaluations, reports, and forms as requested by the Assistant Dean for Student Life.
Affirm the mission, goals, and Christian heritage of Whitworth University.
Maintain records of residence area disciplinary actions, staff performance, and personal performance.
Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean for Student Life.
Functions as essential personnel for the university

Qualifications | Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education

A bachelor's degree is required. Whitworth considers candidates with a wide range of educational backgrounds. We value the skills and knowledge candidates bring to Whitworth, regardless of the paths they have taken to acquire them.

Experience and Knowledge

2 years of professional experience in Higher Education as a Resident Director or Area Coordinator.
Experience working with students from traditionally underrepresented identities.
Knowledge of basic human development theory and its application to a residential setting.

Whitworth Values

Demonstrated cultural competence, awareness of societal and structural inequities and proven experience in effectively establishing relationships and positive communications across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, varying abilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, class or religious perspectives.
A personal commitment to the Christian faith.
A commitment to the educational mission of Whitworth as a Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Presbyterian church.

Skills and Abilities

Competence in relational, interactive, and confrontational skills.
Ability to teach in both formal and informal settings.
Ability to develop and/or utilize schedules, records, reports, and forms to organize time, supervise staff, and manage a residence facility.
A significant amount of walking and climbing stairs is required for this position.
An active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in area relating to student development or student affairs.

Position Details

The Area Coordinator (AC) position is a live-in position. Whitworth University has a unique and robust Residence Life program that provides student development professionals with an exciting context to holistically support students, gain teaching experience, collect and analyze data, and develop inclusive living-learning communities. We are passionate about equipping students to be thoughtful, creative and culturally intelligent agents of change in their communities. Whitworth provides housing (including utilities) and meal plans through campus dining services. Area Coordinators are generally appointed for up to four years, in consultation with the Assistant Dean for Student Life.

Additional Compensation
Area Coordinators receive additional compensation for being on-call during the academic year, the on-call compensation totals $6,466 (the monthly total fluctuates based on schedule).

Schedule
40 hours per week from August 1st through May 31st.

A background check, sexual misconduct check, and confirmation of degrees earned will be required of the successful candidate. A resume, cover letter, faith statement, and names, email addresses, and phone numbers of at least three (3) professional references will also be required.

You are on this webpage because a position at Whitworth sparked your curiosity. If you find yourself questioning hitting the apply button because you might not meet 100% of the qualifications, we think you should do it! Research continues to show that women and BIPOC candidates are less likely to hit the apply button unless they meet all the listed qualifications. One way we are working to overcome this trend is every search committee at Whitworth has a trained Equity Advocate (EA) serving on the team. Our EAs are trained to make space for committees to consider each candidate's unique and relevant skills and attributes. So, when you click apply, please know that your application is reviewed by a committee of real, living, and breathing human beings who want to understand your experience and skills to find ways you relate to the key competencies needed for success in the position.

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Learn more about our shared work to achieve and sustain inclusive excellence HERE.

Whitworth complies with all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws that are applicable to religious nonprofit institutions and does not engage in unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, sex, or disability. With our Christ-centered commitment to building a diverse and inclusive community, the university encourages applications from populations underrepresented at Whitworth including members of racial/ethnic communities, women, and persons with disabilities.

Online applications are stored on a secure site. Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the information submitted.

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/whitworth/staff/jobs/4402786/area-coordinator

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