Job Description

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With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL and Prescott, AZ, plus a Worldwide network across approximately 120 locations, Embry-Riddle stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university. For over 95 years, we've been pioneering education in STEM fields, serving over 11,600 residential students and 19,200 globally in the 2023-24 academic year with cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space.  

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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott, Arizona campus is hiring an Area Coordinator to join the Housing and Residential Life Team. Embry-Riddle's Prescott Campus is respected worldwide for cutting-edge instruction and training for tomorrow’s aviation, aerospace, security and intelligence leaders. Prescott is a mile-high city and its climate reflects seasonable weather excellent for flying. Daytime averages are 80°F in the summer and 45°F in the winter. At 5,000 ft. above sea level, it boasts a mild climate, clean air, pristine wilderness areas, and nearby national forests. The university is a small, private, residential university in the mountains of Arizona with approximately 3,500 students. Staff/faculty/student interaction is highly valued and is a central theme of our campus. It is located 100 miles north of Phoenix and 120 miles south of the Grand Canyon.

The Area Coordinator shares in the responsibility for overall direction of a comprehensive, auxiliary housing operation serving approximately 1500 students.  Primary focus of position is customer service, connections, and care. Work in a cooperative office culture to create an environment where over 1,500 students are able to thrive academically, professionally, and personally.

The position requires the employee to live on campus in order to be able to respond to requests for assistance 24/7 while on-call.

Staff Supervision & Staff Development -

• Provide supervision and guidance to student staff, Resident Assistants, on a daily basis, as needed, with regard to student development and intervention strategies.

• Meet regularly with Resident Assistants and/or Assistant Area Coordinator to provide guidance, assess needs and evaluate performance, facilities, and students. 

• Provide support, advice, guidance or other service regarding specific problem situations, such as roommate conflicts, individual student concerns etc. 

• Evaluate Resident Assistants and/or Assistant Area Coordinator formally each semester, coordinate 1-to-1 meeting times for informal evaluations, problem solving and guidance.

• Develop strategies and concepts that promote staff "team spirit" and effective work relationships. Plan and implement regular staff development activities.

• Supervise student staff participation in Housing administrative processes such as semester check-in and check-out, room inspections, preview days, surveys etc.

Staff Training/Education/Selection -

• Assist with staff training and education activities.

• Assist the Assistant Director with the coordination and implementation of Fall & Spring semester staff training to Resident Assistants. Evaluate and select training components, content, guest speakers, facility arrangements, meals and other logistical aspects of training.

• Assist with continuing education sessions and staff development activities for Student Life staff as needed.

• Assist with student staff selection processes.

Housing and Residence Life Administ