Area Coordinator - Worcester, United States - MCPHS

MCPHS

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Worcester, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

The Office of Residence Life seeks an Area Coordinator to serve as a live-in professional responsible for the vision and operation of multiple residential areas on the Worcester campus.

The Worcester campus is comprised of graduate and professional students participating in year-round, accelerated programs. The Residence Life community in Worcester includes approximately 550 residents, living in an array of housing options throughout downtown. This is a full-time, year round, live-in position that includes a two-bedroom apartment.

Leadership and Programming (60%)

Promotes an atmosphere of quality interaction, shared accountability, and civic responsibility within the residence hall and university community.
Encourages student accountability for the Student Code of Conduct and Residence Life policies and procedures by serving as a student conduct hearing officer.
Assists community members in managing conflict between individuals and within groups.
Participates in the planning, implementation and assessment of student staff selection and training, and supervises Resident Assistant staff in assigned area(s).
Oversees the planning, implementation, and evaluation of programming offered in the residence halls.
Meets with students and provides support, solutions and/or referrals as appropriate.

Operations (40%)

Participates in the residence life oncall duty rotation and serves as a primary contact for oncampus emergencies.
Collaborates closely with Facilities, Public Safety, and other campus partners to ensure a safe and comfortable living environment for residents.
Coordinates movein/moveout procedures and works collaboratively with Operations staff regarding occupancy numbers and room changes throughout the year.
Participates in programs and committees that support the Division of Student Affairs and the University.
Contributes to sustaining and enhancing an inclusive working and learning environment
Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor.

Required:

A master's degree in higher education, counseling, or a related field and demonstrated experience in residential life or student affairs.
Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
Experience working with diverse populations or educating students related to diversity and inclusion.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
An understanding of specialized student populations.
Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office and social media platforms.
Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment

Physical Requirements:

Typical office or administrative working conditions. Staff is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Work is primarily sedentary in nature; however, will require ability to navigate the residence halls and check condition of residential rooms.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 lbs.
Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone

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Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. MCPHS is unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. MCPHS is also not an E-Verify institution.

About Us

Established in 1823, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is the oldest institution of higher education in Boston, a city that is home to many of the world's top universities and healthcare institutions.

We are one of the largest and most highly-ranked schools for health
- and life-sciences, and our alumni and faculty continually distinguish themselves in healthcare settings around the globe. MCPHS has more than 7000 students across campuses in Boston's Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA), downtown Worcester, MA and downtown Manchester, NH. Our vision is to empower our Community to create a healthier, more equitable world, which we strive to achieve through our strategic priorities of collaboration, inclusion, success, sustainability, planning, and support.

We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that include a substantial contribution toward the cost of medical, vision, and dental insurance, generous time off, retirement and pension plans, and flexible work arrangements to support work/life balance for our employees while supporting the MCPHS strategic plan.

MCPHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates a diverse community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled