Area Coordinator, Residence Life

Company Description

Augsburg University has maintained a strong academic reputation defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies since 1869. A safe and welcoming campus in the heart of Minneapolis, Augsburg offers undergraduate and graduate degrees to nearly 3,200 diverse students.

Augsburg’s mission is to educate students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. The Augsburg experience is supported by an engaged community that is committed to intentional diversity in its life and work. An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies, guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran church, and shaped by its urban and global settings.

Augsburg invites individuals who share our mission and commitment to intentional diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging to join our community.  In particular, Augsburg invites BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities, women, veterans and those from underrepresented or marginalized backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 

Job Description

An Area Coordinator supports the Residence Life with departmental planning, student leader selection and training, and student leadership and development.  Provides essential leadership in crisis management, student welfare concerns, and administrative responsibilities relative to the operation of a comprehensive residential program. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the academic mission of the University within the residence halls through leading efforts around student learning/development, community development, and civic engagement programming.
• Provide leadership of a residential area, including supervision and evaluation of student leaders, including Community Advisors and Leads.
• Advise and mentor individual students, provide support to students of concern, and conduct mediations between residents.
• Coordinate the development of programs and activities within the residential area; work with student leaders to develop a program vision, implement quality concerns, and track programmatic efforts including managing a programming budget.
• Direct overall housing operations in residential and office facilities within area.
• Oversee secondary assignments within the office as determined by the needs of the department.
• Assist the department with tasks such as housing selection, student leader selection, and student leader training.
• Participate as part of the on-call duty rotation, including weekends and holidays, and respond to crisis and emergency situations when the college is closed.
• Work collaboratively with campus partners, including but not limited to facilities, public safety, and other student support areas.
• Serve as a hearing officer for student conduct cases, including communicating and enforcing student responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s).

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in short- and long-range planning for the department.
• Serve on University committees and work groups.
• Familiarity with university and community resources for referral and outreach opportunities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience, including a minimum of 1 year in residential hall operations, student development, and/or education (including work as a graduate assistant).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse work environment.
• Ability to conduct a full range of administrative functions and project management effectively, with solid organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to lead/teach.
• Ability to work in a team environment, work independently with little or no supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate patience and understanding.
• Previous supervisory experience and leadership skills.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• This position requires the incumbent to live on campus in University provided housing.
• Typical work environment is an office, working at a desk for long periods of time.
• Regular phone, computer keyboard, mouse, and monitor use.
• Repetitive arm, hand, finger motions.

Additional Information

Applicants must submit the following for consideration: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Benefits at Augsburg

Augsburg University offers a competitive and comprehensive tota