Position Title:
Area Coordinator for Residence Life
Job Description:
All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.
The Area Coordinator for Residence Life at Hinds Community College is a critical full-time professional staff member responsible for the comprehensive management and student development within 1-3 designated residence halls/communities. This position primarily focuses on staff supervision, directly mentoring and leading a team of 8-15 Resident Assistants (RAs) and managing their selection, training, and evaluation. A core duty involves community building, ensuring the implementation of the Residential Engagement Model to foster positive academic achievement, personal development, and social interaction among residents. The Coordinator serves as a primary student support and crisis management resource, interpreting and enforcing university policy, providing advisement and referrals, and participating in a rotating on-duty schedule for emergency response. Additionally, the role includes significant administrative duties such as budgeting, coordinating major departmental operations (e.g., openings/closings, summer projects), and advising student leadership organizations like the Residence Hall Association (RHA).
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent is required; appropriate coursework in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, College Student Personnel, or related field. Ability to supervise staff, manage selection processes for student and professional staff. Must be able to follow through on multiple and often simultaneous projects and work under time sensitive deadlines.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES , include the following.
Staff Supervision & Development:
?Directly supervise, mentor, and lead a team of 8-15 Resident Assistants (RAs) across 1-3 residence halls/communities.
Participate in the recruitment, selection, training, and performance evaluation process for student staff.
Coordinate and manage monthly staff in-service training
?Community Building & Resident Support:
Coordinate with Assistant Director for Residence Life and implement the Residential Engagement Model to foster student academic achievement, personal development, and positive community living.
Provide comprehensive advisement, information, and referral services for residents.
Collaborate with RAs to develop, promote, and implement community development activities and educational programming.
Manage the community engagement budget for assigned buildings.
?Operations, Policy, and Crisis Management:
Interpret, communicate, document, and enforce university and residential policies and regulations.
Serve in a rotating on-duty role for emergency response and crisis intervention, including coverage during breaks.
Provide intervention and referral for students experiencing difficulties; assist with Dean of Students case management.
Assist in developing housing procedures, including residence hall opening/closing and emergency protocols.
Campus Leadership & Engagement:
Serve as the primary advisor for the Residence Hall Association (RHA) and National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH), facilitating student leadership opportunities.
Coordinate social media promotion of residential life events.
Participate in various campus committees and departmental projects, including major summer operations (e.g., intern housing, conference management).
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise Residents Assistants and Desk Assistants
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit.
The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and the employee is occasionally required to perform job responsibilities in the outdoors and off site.
We promote a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths, ideas, and capabilities. We believe that our differences enable us to make better decisions, drive innovation, and deliver better results **.
Mission**
Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession.
Vision
Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.
Values
Hinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS:
Integrity
Diversity
Excellence
Accountability
Leadership
Stewardship
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable Federal and State Acts, Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities. We recognize our responsibility to provide an open and welcoming environment that fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion for employees and students to collaboratively learn, work and serve our communities
The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding these policies:
EEOC Compliance: The Office of Human Resources Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3396 or Email: EEOC@hindscc.edu.
Title IX: Vice President Student Services, Title IX Coordinator Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3353 or Email: TitleIX@hindscc.ed
mail: TitleIX@hindscc.edu .
Full Time/Part Time:
Full time
Position Type:
12 Month 260 Days
Job Classification:
Student Services
Scheduled Hours:
40
