Area Coordinator for Residence Life

Area Coordinator for Residence Life

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).

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.

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

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 :

Operations, Policy, and Crisis Management :

Campus Leadership & Engagement :

Supervisory responsibilities include supervising Residents Assistants and Desk Assistants.

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. 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.

Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession. Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi. 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.edu.

Full Time / Part Time : Full time

Position Type : 12 Month 260 Days

Job Classification : Student Services

Scheduled Hours : 40