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Title: Area Coordinator Residential Life
Division Name: Student Affairs
Department: University Housing Services
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The Area Coordinator plays an intricate role in fostering the Learning Organization philosophy of University Housing Services, the Area Coordinator makes the appropriate decisions and/or recommendations to the Associate Directors regarding the management and supervision of an area of the residential campus. The Area Coordinator supervises and assists in the development of professional staff and key student leaders in a specified area of campus, chairs one University Housing Professional Staff committee, and assists in projects designed to enhance the quality of student life for on campus students. This is a position designed to progress within the field; as such, this position has a 5-year limit.

Live-In accommodations are provided for the benefit of the employer in the performance of the duties assigned, and as such may be changed as needed. Apartments are 2 bedrooms; capacity varies and is designated by environmental health and safety.

Additional Information

University Benefit Highlights:

- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$4,657/month

Required Qualifications

1. Master's degree (US equivalent).
2. At least two years of full-time experience in higher education or relevant field at time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Ability to provide direct supervision and leadership to full-time residence hall staff members
2. Strong Administrative and organizational skills; competent computer and Microsoft Office skills.
3. Strong work ethic.
4. Strong problem-solving skills.
5. Ability to provide student-centered and customer service orientation.
6. Strong oral and written communication skills and active listening skills.
7. Strong interpersonal and team building skills.
9. Ability to accept change with a positive attitude.
10. Flexibility and adaptability when shifting from one task to another.
11. Awareness and support of multicultural issues and a diverse environment.

Work Hours

Monday - Friday, 8 – 4:30 p.m.; some evening and weekend required.

This incumbent must have availability for frequent work communication. Work commitments include evening/night and weekend hours. The incumbent must have flexibility related to maintenance work in personal apartment(s). The incumbent will be held financially accountable for keys.

The incumbent could be assigned to a new residential area to accommodate organizational needs which would require moving to a new apartment location. (Responsible for own moving expenses).

Travels between buildings without a car in year-round weather conditions to fulfill responsibilities.

Participates in 24/7/365 on-call/duty rotation.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

1. Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.
2. Effectively communicate daily.
3. Remain at a workstation for extended periods.

Proposed Starting Date

Spring 2025

Required Applicant Documents

Resume / C.V.
Cover Letter
Reference List - (specifically, the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references)

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Initial application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Contact Information for Applicants

Lisa Kim
ljcente@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.