Area Coordinator for Assessment, Development, & Inclusion

Shenandoah University’s Department of Residence Life is accepting applications for an Area Coordinator for assessment, Development, & Inclusion. This is a full-time benefited position located on our main campus in Winchester, Virginia. 

The Area Coordinator for Assessment, Development, and Inclusion is a professional staff member of the Office of Residence Life within the Division of Student Affairs. This is a 12-month, live-on position that reports directly to the Director of Residence Life (DRL). In collaboration with the DRL, the Area Coordinator provides oversight and leadership to the operations, community development and supervision associated with developing inclusive housing communities and high quality services to residential students. 

Responsibilities:
The Area Coordinator (AC) will serve as a member of the Office of Residence Life professional staff and is responsible for the management of several residence hall communities. The AC will also focus on supporting and mentoring residents, supervising resident assistants and Graduate Hall Directors, and serving as a conduct officer.  

The AC will support several departmental functions to include student conduct, housing assignments, staff development and training, resident assistant evaluation and selection processes, roommate mediations, restorative practices, room changes processes, hall opening/closing procedures, staff appreciation/ recognition, and programming.  The AC will facilitate educational out-of-classroom experiences that engage and inspire student learning and development.

The AC will serve as essential personnel and respond to emergencies and crisis situations that occur within the residential communities and/or on campus. They will be required to work flexible night and weekend hours as necessary.  Residence Life staff may be asked to perform duties outside of their general purview to support the overall mission of the University and Division of Student Affairs. 

Key Assessment, Development, and Inclusion Responsibilities:

• Lead departmental assessment initiatives and serve as the Residence Life assessment liaison.
• Create and maintain inclusive living environments such as gender inclusive housing.
• Coordinate staff recruitment and selection processes for Work Study, Resident Assistants, and Graduate Hall Directors.
• Organize and execute departmental training and development.
• Serve as departmental liaison for inclusion, diversity, and equity initiatives.
• Establish and maintain working partnerships with offices such as Institutional Research, Center for Civic Engagement, Not Just Women’s Center, and Mosaic Center.
• Offer educational opportunities for Residence Life staff and residential students on topics related to inclusion, diversity, and equity.
• Provide outreach and education to residential students on biased incidents and reporting.
• Coordinate Title IX training and outreach for Residence Life staff and residential students.
• Maintain certifications for training on topics such as sexual and gender diversity, intercultural understanding, and navigating difficult conversations

Special Note:
Due to the supervisory responsibilities of this position, the AC is required to live on campus and participate in the rotating on-call duty schedule. Customer service, teamwork, problem-solving and people skills are required.

There will be times throughout the year when the AC will be expected to work evenings and weekends. Availability during this time will be determined in conjunction with the other Residence Life Staff.  The Office of Residence Life maintains a presence on-campus during the academic year, campus breaks, and holidays.

Required:

• Master's degree or Bachelor's degree with equivalent professional experience in Housing and Residence Life or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience to an advanced degree.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem solving, communication, and organizational skills are essential.
• Experience in higher education programming, specifically supporting and promoting diversity and multicultural initiatives
• Ability to work with a diverse student population
• Supervision and/or advising student groups
• Prior crisis management and or residence life experience
• Strong organizational skills and possess an eye for detail
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines required for reporting and submitting paperwork
• Ability to foster connections and work in collaboration with university partners

Preferred:

• Experience working with underserved student populations in a multicultural/LGBTQ+/women’s center
• Prior experience as a conduct officer and BASICS facilitator
• Experience working with Maxient and StarRez

How to Apply: 

The complete application will include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until a qualified candidate is selected.

**Note: A pre-employment background check will be required, and a satisfactory driving record may be required as a condition of hire. 

Shenandoah University values individuals and communities' unique and diverse perspectives locally and globally. It seeks to foster mutual understanding in an inviting community where individuals are welcome and respected. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or on any other basis protected under applicable law.