RESIDENCE LIFE COORDINATOR
Under the supervision of the Director of Residence Lifeand a coordinating supervisor from the Division of CampusLife and Student Development (CLSD), aResidence Life Coordinator(RLC)provides direct support tothe residential experience and larger campus community through supervision of a residential area and work with a coordinating assignment.
The RLC Position is a 12-month, non-exempt, and full-time appointment. This is a live-on position with on-campus housing provided. Normal hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday; however, will vary widely to include working evenings and weekends, contingent on an on-call schedule and campus events. The minimum working expectation will be40 hoursper week.
APPLICATION
Application materials must be submitted electronically via the Wofford employment website. Priority review will be given to those applicants who apply by April 10. Applications materials should include:
A cover letter explaining your interest in the position
A current resume
Names and contact information for three professional references
RESPONSIBILITIES
RESIDENCE LIFE
Develop and supervise activities and events designed to enhance the residential experience and complement in-class learning;maintaina sense of community within the halls by upholding college policies.
Supervise assigned student workers (typically a staff of 10 student resident assistants),facilitatestaff meetings and conduct regular one-on-ones, andassistinthe recruitment,selectionandtraining of resident assistants.
Utilize eRezLife software and other computer applications tomaintainadministrative records for assigned residential areas.
Assistwith other housing and administrative functions as needed including, but not limited to, opening and closing of residence halls, health and safety inspections, and key management.
Provide excellent customer service to students, families, and other community members.
Participate in the Coordinator on-call rotation through the Office of Residence Life, including weeknight and weekend coverage and responding to crisis and emergency situations, as necessary.
AdheretoCollegepolicies and practices in matters of student administration, including the handling of confidential student information.
Assistwith major College events such as, but not limited, toFirst-Year Orientation, Family Weekend,Homecoming, andCommencement.
Other duties as assigned.
COORDINATING POSITION
Each RLC will beassignedone coordinating position. In this coordinating position, the RLC will work with asupervisor in CLSD to receiveadditionalsupport, training, and experience
Current coordinating assignmentsinclude:Housing Operations and Communication, Residential Leadership and Education, Campus Recreations and Intramurals,and Fraternity and Sorority LifeOur expected openings include the RLC for Housing Operations and Communication andFraternity and Sorority Life.Coordinating assignments can vary from year to year.
RLC for Housing Operations and Communication
Assistwiththe construction, communication, and implementation of the housing lottery. Thisincludes,emails, roommate matching events, tabling, and informational sessions.
Hire, supervise, and train Central Office deskworkers
Organize and manage check in and check outprocesses
Oversee housing processes including late stay/early arrival and roomchanges
Assistwith planning training of HRAs and RAs
Assistwith planning RA recruitment andselectionand manage the selection process inErezlife
RLC for Residential Leadership and Education
Create programming resources for each RA programmingblock
Plan,scheduleand implement RA and HRAtraining
Create a timeline and recruitment plan for RAselectionand lead communication and scheduling with RAcandidates
Supervise the RA Leadership Team, meeting biweekly with the student leaders to provide ongoing development and engagement in thedepartment
Assistwith promoting departmental initiatives through department social media
Plan and implement ongoing training for RA staffduring monthly all-staffmeetings
Plan department events, including the new RA luncheon and RAbanquet
RLC forCampus Recreations and Intramurals
Hire, train, andmanageofficials andofficialsupervisors
Develop a robust calendar of intramural activities for students and organize the scheduling and communication around theseevents
Reserve spaces for intermural events and collaborate with Athletics about sharedspaces
Keep track ofresource needs for intramurals and restock inventory as appropriate.
Compile fitness class opportunitiesfor students toparticipatein throughout theyear
Work with peer institutionstoprovide collaborativeprogramming opportunities forstudents
RLC for Fraternity and Sorority Life
Completes weekly facilities walkthrough of the Stewart H. Johnson Greek Village
Supports Greek Life programming
Assistswith planning and implementation of spring Primary Recruitment and Greek Week
Meets regularly with governing councils and student organization leaders
Continueddevelopmental opportunities and responsibilities will be assessed oncecandidateis hired.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Demonstrated aptitude for working and communicating effectively in a professional manner
Demonstrated ability to multi-task and respond effectively in high-stress situations
Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse educational environment and workplace andanability to work effectively witha diversefaculty and student populations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Effective computerproficiencyand knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Experience in an on-call rotation and/or with crisis response
Demonstrated commitment to the values and goals of a highly residential, liberal arts college
Experience with housing/occupancy management software (direct experience with eRezLife is highly desirable).
REQUIRED SKILLS OR ABILITIES
Applicants would need to be able to climb three flights of stairs as this position serves in the first-level professional on-callrotationand not every residential hall can be accessed by elevator.This position can require light physical work. Therefore, the candidatemust be able tooccasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 pounds.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The Residence Life Coordinatoris required tolive on campus. Candidates are provided a semi-furnished, on-campus apartment (including paid utilities and high-speed internet) in addition to a regular meal plan for campus dining, access to free campus laundry services, free campus parking, access to free workout facilities, and free admission to home athletic events. This appointment is also eligible for comprehensive major medical health insurance and other benefits.
ABOUT WOFFORD COLLEGE
Wofford College, established in 1854, is a private liberal arts residential college located a few blocks north of downtown Spartanburg, South Carolina. Wofford offers 27 major fields of study to a student body of nearly 1,800 undergraduates and is nationally known for the strength of its academic program, outstanding faculty, and study abroad participation. Wofford is home to one of the nation’s 290 Phi Beta Kappa chapters. The college community supports 19 NCAA Division I athletics teams and numerous student organizations, including honor societies, professional organizations, faith-based organizations, Greek life, and club sports.
SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
Spartanburg is located in upstate South Carolina, 30 miles east of Greenville, South Carolina, an hour from Charlotte, North Carolina, and three hours east of Atlanta, Georgia. Historic Charleston and the South Carolina coast are three hours away, and Wofford sits an hour south of the artistic, culinary hub of Asheville, North Carolina. Spartanburg is a growing, diverse community that supports six college and university campuses along with numerous civic arts and cultural associations. It became the first city in South Carolina to join the Government Alliance on Race and Equity and, in 2012, became one of five cities nationally to participate in the 10-year Wellville program, a national nonprofit initiative dedicated to improving equitable well-being in U.S. cities. Spartanburg and Wofford partner on multiple community equity initiatives, including the Northside Initiative, which has brought together a diverse group of citizens to revitalize a neighborhood in ways that don’t reproduce the harm of earlier urban renewal programs.
EEO STATEMENT
Wofford College values diversity within our students, faculty and staff and strives to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people. Wofford College does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For information about Wofford’s Title IX compliance, visit wofford.edu/administration/title-ix. It is the policy of Wofford College to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities for employment. If you require any accommodations to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact HumanResources@Wofford.edu.
