Job DetailsJob LocationMain Campus - Anderson, INPosition TypePart TimeEducation Level4 Year DegreeJob CategoryEducationDescriptionAnderson University seeks applicants for part-time Hall Coordinator. One opening in a Male Resident Hall.General Description:As a valuable member of the Center for Student Life and the Residence Life team, the Hall Coordinator supports the mission, core values, and learning outcomes of Anderson University and the Center for Student Life by cultivating a sense of belonging, providing leadership, and overseeing the operations of a designated residential area.Specific Roles and Responsibilities:1 Cultivate a Sense of BelongingHall Coordinators work collaboratively with the Residence Life team to offer a dynamic residential experience for students by:a. Being present, accessible and hospitable to residential studentsb. Building trusted relationships with residential students in the designated residence hallc. Collaborating with the Residence Life team and other internal and externalconstituents to offer co-curricular and extracurricular programming for residential studentsd. Serving as advocates and allies for residential students2 Providing LeadershipHall Coordinators serve as the immediate supervisor and provide leadership for student staff members within their building. As such, Hall Coordinators will:a. Recruit, supervise and train 5-7 Resident Assistants and 1 Lead Resident Assistantb. Host staff meetings to communicate upcoming events, discuss community concerns, and facilitate professional development opportunitiesc. Conduct weekly or bi-weekly one-on-one meetings with staff membersd. Ensure staff members are appropriately confronting and documenting behavioral issues and concernse. Provide regular formal and information feedback regarding job performancef. Ensure that Resident Assistant duty procedures are understood and followedg. Navigate on-campus residential emergencies/crises. The expected standard response time shall be: 15 minutes via phone and within 30 minutes in personh. Engage in professional development opportunitiesi. Provide leadership during times of crisis and in emergency situations as needed3 Operations of Residential AreaHall Coordinators collaborate with campus partners to lead their teams through the operational management of their residential area. The administrative responsibilities include, but are not limited to:a. Responding to all assigned incident reports appropriatelyb. Responding to residents in need, referring to other professionals, when appropriatec. Implementing Anderson University objectives, policies, rules, and proceduresd. Reporting, tracking, and following up on maintenance issues with appropriate building managers, housekeeping staff, and physical facilities employeese. Administering student check-in, check-out, and room changes as neededf. Managing the budget for the assigned area4 Additional Responsibilitiesa. Engage in the broader life of the university to create and maintain positive relationships between the Center for Student Life and other areas of the Universityb. Serve as a role model for hall staff and residents in personal and professional behaviorsc. Demonstrate a consistent willingness to work with individuals from different race,ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ability, and national origin backgroundsd. Other duties as assignede. Attend and contribute to the following:
- Center for Student Life Staff Meetings
- Residence Life Team Meetings
- Annual Center for Student Life Retreat
- Select Anderson University committees
QualificationsQualifications and Skills:Required:
- Completion of Bachelor's Degree
- Ability to articulate the value of the residential student experience
- Ability to demonstrate initiative, display strong commitment to student learning, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively with campus partners
- Ability and willingness to assume shared responsibility for campus-wide on-call duty and respond to crisis and emergency situations
- Willingness to honor institutional policies and guidelines
Preferred:
- Enrollment in a Master's Degree program
- Prior professional experience in residence life or related field
- Previous cross-cultural experiences and/or intercultural training
- Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously
- Proficiency with Google Suite, THD/Adirondack, Pharos360, and PeopleSoft
Anderson University MissionThe mission of Anderson University is to educate for a life of faith and service in the church and society.Anderson University Core Values
- Excellence - High-quality performance, innovation, and creativity; a relentless pursuit of the best in each individual and the wider learning community
- Generosity - Readiness to give one's gifts and talents with a spirit of gratitude; an attitude and posture of hospitality that comes with intercultural humility; a willingness to extend to others the benefit of the doubt, placing mercy above rightness
- Integrity - Commitment to Christian moral values, shared virtuals, and biblical truth; keeping faith with university policies
- Responsibility - Personal and social accountability to God and neighbor; trustworthy stewardship of personal and university resources
- Servant Leadership - Dedication to a life of service; a preferential awareness of the needs of others in the resolution of problems; a willingness to take the first step, however challenging, in meeting the demands of the day; embracing a spirit of servanthood that extends beyond one's culture
Candidates should have belief in and commitment to Jesus Christ and the Christian faith as interpreted through the historic witness of the Bible and the ongoing ministry of the Holy Spirit. They should possess a vitality of Christian experience that is maturing in insight and application. Candidates must meet University lifestyle expectations.Benefits:This is a 10-month, part-time hourly paid on-campus residential position. The position is not eligible for the University benefit package. Housing and a meal plan provided.