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Location

Logan, UT | United States

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Job description

The West Campus Area Coordinator (AC) is a full-time, professional staff member. This is a live on position.

 

The AC is responsible for a comprehensive student development program within a complex of six residence halls and the Darwin Apartment Community, housing approximately 550 residents. The AC is responsible for supervision of a Residence Director, Office Manager and Receptionists and shared supervision of 12 Resident Assistants (RAs). There are also three, living-learning communities: Honors House, Eco-House, and Aggie Involvement.

 

The AC is responsible for overall development of supportive living learning environments and fostering community within each residence hall. The AC addresses student conduct and policy enforcement in collaboration with the Office of Student Conduct, and may be assigned cases that elevate to the AC level from the RD level. The AC supports students of concern through close collaboration with the CARE and BIT Teams. Other responsibilities include management of the multi-purpose room and area office, and working closely with the staff of the Honors Program, also housed within the administrative area. From May through July, the AC role shifts to coordinating summer conference groups. The West Campus Area Coordinator reports to the Director of Residence Life.

 

COMPENSATION IN ADDITION TO SALARY WILL INCLUDE:

• Excellent University benefits package
• Furnished two-bedroom apartment including utilities
• Block Meal Plan and Aggie Express account
• Private Vehicle Parking Permit
• Opportunities for professional development

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (75% of responsibilities):

• Hire, train, supervise, evaluate, and develop professional staff and paraprofessional student staff: Residence Director, 12 Resident Assistants (RAs), an office manager, and several receptionists.
• Oversee general management of residence halls and quality of community life.
• Assess resident needs; design and facilitate opportunities for positive personal growth and academic achievement.
• Inform residents of and implement applicable University and Housing and Residence Life policies; utilize creative and appropriate disciplinary sanctions, administrative procedures, and other campus resources in addressing student conduct issues.
• Counsel and refer residents as appropriate with personal, academic, or housing-related concerns.
• Collaborate with other campus support offices in addressing students' mental health struggle and students of concern.
• Provide leadership in diversified programming efforts; establish a Hall Council and support RHA and student leadership development.
• Work with summer students and/or summer conference groups during summer semester, as assigned.
• Maintain accurate records and files in area office; provide information and reports as requested.
• Manage activity budget and expenditures.
• Monitor general maintenance of the buildings in conjunction with facilities and custodial teams; report building maintenance and security concerns.
• Work closely in coordination of Residence Life projects and functions with other members of the professional staff team.
• Share on-call responsibilities on a rotating basis with other Residence Life professional staff members.
• Collaborate with Student Services, other University departments, facilities, and staff on special projects or committee work as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Summer Lodging Coordinator (25% of responsibilities):

• In collaboration with an additional Summer Lodging Coordinator (SLC) oversee the Central Campus, Merrill Hall and West Campus areas from May - August.
• In collaboration with SLC hire (February – March) train, Co-supervise Summer Lodging team.
  
  • Including but not limited to:
    ● Cross-training
    ● Staff meetings
    ● One-on-Ones
    ● Performance tracking and accountability
    ● Attending coordination meetings
    ● Transition areas from spring to summer and then summer to fall
    ● Coordinate area improvements and details including bulletin boards, nightly rounds, and large group
  • Check-ins
    ● Amenities and emergency management
    ● Facilities management and damages
    ● Minors on-campus policies and other duties as necessary
  • Share on-call responsibilities on a rotating basis with other Residence Life professional staff members from June – mid August
  • In collaboration with an additional SLC oversee the summer lodging budgets for office supplies, staff development and support, and guests' needs. 
  • Coordinate and collaborate with Event Services to ensure summer groups have a positive experience while staying on campus. (FSY, Basketball, etc.)
  • Oversee Darwin and Darwin Landing when occupied by Summer Residents.

Minimum Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree is required. A minimum of three academic years, recent (within the last five years) staff experience at the Residence Director level in a comprehensive Residence Life & Housing operation is required. Previous supervisory experience is required.

Preferred Qualification:

• A Master's degree in Higher Education, College Student Personnel, Counseling or related field is strongly preferred. Previous experience with Utah State University Residence Life strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong professional commitment to fields of residence life and higher education.
• Demonstrated competence in all facets of residence hall management and organization, staff supervision and training, student conduct and conflict resolution, programming and community development, and administrative leadership.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills are essential.
• Understanding and appreciation for relevant developmental issues and concerns characteristic of college students.
• Sensitivity and commitment to inclusion, human diversity and social justice programming issues.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service, as well as residence hall marketing and retention strategies.
• Must value and demonstrate a high degree of student contact.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
2. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
3. Please upload a word document at the beginning of your application, in the Candidate Profile, under “Documents 1-10”, answering the following questions:
   1. What are the key characteristics of an effective team and how will you develop them in your team if you are hired for this position?
   2. What is your approach to the supervision and development of a full-time, benefitted Residence Director?

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Minimum $42,000; Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. T he employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

USU's statewide system features three residential campuses, 30 total campus locations, and 23 Extension education centers. The university employs 903 full-time faculty members, 124 executive administrators, and 1,649 full-time support staff. USU offers 115 undergraduate majors, as well as 91 master's and 42 doctoral degrees. Learn more about USU.

 

A core characteristic of USU is engagement with communities and people in economic development, improvements to quality of life, and human capital. Through the practical application of knowledge, the University and its faculty engage and share expertise with the state, nation, and world, preserving the historical land-grant tradition of partnering with communities to address critical societal issues in the interest of the public good.

 

The USU main campus is located in beautiful Logan, Utah, a city of about 50,000 situated in a picturesque mountain valley about 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. Outstanding recreational opportunities abound in the nearby mountains and proximate region.

 

USU is sensitive to the needs of dual career couples and provides a Dual Career Assistance program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment.

 

USU endeavors to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access in all aspects of employment to qualified persons with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the university's ADA Coordinator in the Human Resource office at 435-797-0122 or submit a request at [email protected].

 

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Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant and space-grant university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion. USU serves approximately 27,500 students throughout the state at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online has served students from all 50 states and 55 countries for over 25 years, and USU Extension provides outreach and service to all counties in Utah.  

 

As a land-grant university, USU engages communities and empowers people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. As an R1 research institution, USU provides a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price. Washington Monthly has consistently ranked USU in the top 10 among public universities for contribution to social mobility, research, and public service.  

 

Utah State is committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where different perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Learn more about USU.  

 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment.  Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or [email protected] .  

 

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan , is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.  

 

*updated 7/2023

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

 

Executive Director of the Office of Equity  Matthew Pinner,   [email protected] ,   Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael,  [email protected] , Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit  , or contact:

U.S. Department of Education,  Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights,  800-421-3481,  [email protected]

*updated 09/2023

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