This Position is for a Area Coordinator Perkinston Campus with a public university located in Perkinston, MS.

　　Job Description: The Area Coordinator is a mid-level, full-time, 12-month, live-in position with the Department of Residence and Student Life. Area Coordinators are responsible for developing and administering a comprehensive residence life program focused on community development and resident contact in residence halls. Area Coordinators manage daily operations for various residence halls, supervise residence hall advisors, resident assistants, and residence hall receptionists. Area Coordinators serve as the catalyst for student contact and development in the community and are designated as frontline staff members for staff supervision and development, student discipline, program development, on call crisis protocol, and facility management. Area Coordinators are responsible for the selection, training, evaluation, and development of residence hall advisors, resident assistants and residence hall receptionists. Area Coordinators are expected to have direct contact with residents and staff through routine daily interactions.

　　Job Duties: Participate in the selection of Residence Hall Advisors (RHAs) and Resident Assistants (RAs). Supervise RHAs and RAs in the performance of their duties. Conduct regular staff meetings to provide relevant information, build trust and unity, and improve communication within the staff, conduct bi-weekly one on one meetings with RHAs and RAs. Assist in staff training as needed. Provide ongoing feedback to RHAs and RAs regarding their job performance. Conduct formal evaluations as scheduled by the Office of Residence Life. Outline and review specific expectations of RHAs and RAs. Manage multiple hall openings and closings. Coordinate multiple hall check-in and checkout procedures. Know and understand college policies, procedures, and forms and interpret these to students as needed. Implement and enforce a fair and consistent application of college and residence hall regulations as they relate to standards of behavior, document and report student violations of college policy. Ensure the safety and security of the halls and it's residents by assessing building security, understanding and assisting with testing fire safety procedures, providing leadership in emergency situations, educating residents on college safety procedures and informing the Office of Residence Life and the Business Services Office of potential safety and security risks or concerns. Maintain complete and accurate information of residents through Room Condition Reports (RCR's), floor plans, emergency cards and key records. Work through the Office of Residence Life to process room changes and hall transfers. Ensure that administrative work delegated to RHAs, RAs and/or receptionists is completed in a timely manner. Maintain or report cleanliness issues in assigned residence halls and surrounding areas. Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of assigned residence halls during the summer. Utilize summer months to plan activities and programming for the upcoming fall and spring. Maintain accurate key inventory. Report needed maintenance and repairs promptly. Report unsatisfactory custodial or maintenance service to the Office of Residence Life. Work with Housekeeping to ensure that high levels of cleanliness are maintained. Formulate strategies to reduce damage from vandalism and when necessary, assess charges to students who are responsible for the damage. Establish and supervise an effective desk operation of multiple halls. Report problems with vending machines and washers/dryers. Ensure that managerial duties delegated to RHAs, RAs and/or receptionists are completed. Supervise receptionists assigned to your assigned residence hall area (day-to-day supervision and scheduling), maintain accurate time cards for employees under your supervision. Investigate and respond to concerns and complaints of students, parents, campus s aff members, campus police and others in a manner that provides accurate information and fosters good public relations. Transmit through both example and statement an impartial attitude toward all persons regardless of race, culture, religion, or sexual orientation. Recognize and respond to the special needs of persons with difference in culture, lifestyle, experiences, or physical abilities. Mediate student conflicts. Become familiar with the resources available to students and make referrals when appropriate. Work with staff and students to establish and offer standards of conduct appropriate to community living and supportive of the academic mission. Administer student conduct in accordance with the college discipline process. Keep a confidential file of all incident reports and report any violations to the appropriate office (either campus police or the Director of Residence and Student Life). Implement hall programs according to student needs and interest, encourage resident's participation in hall programs. Maintain appropriate relationships with students and staff members. Attend all Office of Residence Life meetings. Represent the department at various scheduled workshops, training sessions, and conferences in accordance with the EDP plan. Contribute to the professional growth of yourself and colleagues by sharing ideas, participating on committees, and experimenting with new concepts and ideas from the field. Assist with the supervision and implementation of campus-wide student activities, including RHA, SGA or CAB sponsored events, athletic events, etc. Assist with summer camp coordination. Project a professional reputation through appearance and conduct (written and verbal communication and behavior). Demonstrate dependability and accountability by being punctual in meeting attendance as well as in adhering to deadlines. Maintain a work schedule consisting of eight (8) office hours per day. Between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., office hours will be posted, and the Office of Residence Life made aware to insure availability to students. Conduct daytime and evening meetings, and special hall/campus events requiring staff support, which may include weekends and holidays. Additionally, the very nature of the position requires that the Area Coordinator be available to the residents and staff. As a result, he/she must spend the majority of his/her time in their assigned area of responsibility. Be available to the residents and staff 24/7. Participate in occasional Weekend Duty as assigned by the Campus Vice-President. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Residence and Student Life, the Dean of Student Services and Enrollment Management or other appropriate personnel.

　　Education and Experience: Mandatory Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning. Experience as a resident assistant or residence hall director/supervisor or experience in student activities, student services, education or other related field. Demonstrated experience in use of computers and related software. Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills. Must have the ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. The Area Coordinator must remain on campus until the hall closes before any holiday period, and should return to campus prior to the hall re-opening following any holiday period (no resident should be left unattended over any holiday or break). He/she is required to live in an on-campus unfurnished apartment as part of the contract. Desirable Qualifications: Master's degree in student affairs, counselor education, student development, education or related field. Residence hall management and/or residence hall supervisory experience. Experience planning programs and activities for college students. Supervision of students and full-time staff members.