• Area Coordinator, Office of Residential Life

    University of New Haven (West Haven, CT)


    Area Coordinator, Office of Residential Life

     

    Department:Office of Residential Life

    Who we are:

    The University of New Haven, founded on the Yale campus in 1920, is a private, coeducational university that has been recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report for academic excellence. Located between New York City and Boston in the shoreline city of West Haven, the University is a diverse and vibrant community of nearly 10,000 students from across the globe. Within its five colleges, students immerse themselves in a transformative, career-focused education across the liberal arts and sciences, fine arts, business, engineering, public safety and public service. More than 100 academic programs are offered, all grounded in a long-standing commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary, project-based learning.

     

    The Area Coordinator staff member is an integral team member in organizing and implementing living and learning programs within our residential communities. The candidate must have the desire to work with a diverse group of students, staff, faculty, University administrators and external constituencies including parents. The position must carry out the mission and philosophy of the University of New Haven and is responsible for supporting and contributing to a positive atmosphere that facilitates respect, inclusivity and collaboration.

    You are:

    + A proven problem- solver with a strong attention to detail.

    + Committed to assuming leadership in a diverse, high-energy environment requiring the ability to consistently manage multiple simultaneous priorities.

    You will:

    + Oversee a residential community and supervise, train, and evaluate student Resident Assistants (RAs)

    + Be a live-in presence for 350-450 residents within your assigned residential community, working day, weekend, evening hours and university holidays

    + Supervise graduate level Residence Hall Director

    + Design, implement and assess a residential programming strategy that supports retaining students at the University as well as in housing. Programs include mentoring, social and educational programs, orientation programs, summer camps and conferences

    + Oversee the maintenance work order process as well as the damage billing process while working collaboratively with Facilities to address area needs and issues

    + Coordinate operational aspects of residence hall openings and closings; health and safety inspection process, schedule fire drills and room inventory process for areas of supervision

    + Serve as a resource for students seeking support and a referral agent to other resources on campus regarding academic, personal, or mental-health concerns

    + Conduct disciplinary counseling and hearings for violations of University rules and regulations

    + Engages in opportunities to increase own capacity for equity, diversity, and inclusion and encourages cultural competency among students

    + Participate in departmental, divisional and institutional committees as assigned

    You need:

    + A Bachelor-s degree (required); master-s degree preferred

    + Two years of professional residential experience preferred

    + Proficiency with StarRez housing management software and Maxient conduct management software preferred

    + A valid Driver-s License

    What-s In It For You:

    + Health & Welfare Programs: Employees and their eligible family members, including spouses and dependent are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Programs

    + Wellness & Fitness: On-campus Recreation and Fitness Center for employees and families; Employee Assistant Program

    + Commitment to Educational Excellence: Tuition assistance for employees and eligible dependents; Tuition exchange opportunities

    + Employee Discounts on products, services and educational opportunities

    + Work/Life Benefits: Generous paid time off programs; progressive paid holiday schedule (including holiday break between Christmas and New Year-s); 4 weeks of parental paid leave; flexible work schedules including summer hours where applicable

    *The University of New Haven is not a qualifying E-Verify employer and its use of E-Verify is limited to specific government projects. For that reason, candidates with STEP OPT authorization cannot be considered for employment.