Graduate Assistant - Area Coordinator

Skip to content Admissions Menu Job Details Job Title: Graduate Assistant - Area Coordinator Department: Student Life Reports To: Director of Student Affairs/ Vice President of Student Affairs Job Type: This is a part time, exempt position. General Description: The Office of Student Life is committed to a philosophy of student learning. The primary function of the Area Coordinator is to assist students in maximizing their opportunities for learning and to support an environment conducive to learning. The Area Coordinator (AC) must be a dynamic individual who is willing and able to reach out to others and must be capable of positively responding to a wide variety of situations. The AC must strive to combine living and learning while working actively work with Community Advisors and students to create environments that enhance the academic and personal growth of students. The AC must be committed to the concept of community development and student learning to enhance the out-of-classroom learning experience for all students. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: · Supervise and mentor Residential Advisors (RA, undergraduate staff) in the residence halls. Ensure the prompt completion of all administrative responsibilities associated with the supervision of residence hall staff. · Attend regular meetings with Residence Life staff to discuss hall business and disseminate campus-wide information. Coordinate and facilitate staff meetings and meet with RAs in assigned area. · Aid in the coordination and implementation of Residence Life activities which could include selection, programming, evaluation, staff development opportunities, the coordination and facilitation of training programs including fall training in August, mid-year training in January, as well as monthly in-service training opportunities. · Work collaboratively with all members of the Residence Life staff. Oversee and support program activities in the residence halls. · Be familiar with WWU Residence Life policies. Be able to respond to all emergency situations. · Maintain and respect issues of confidentiality. Know when and how to make judgment calls regarding confidentiality in accordance with staff training · Serve as a role model and an educator for students. Maintain appropriate conduct throughout the residence halls. · Be available and accessible to students. · Develop a community environment by building a positive rapport with residents. Focus on living conditions that promote studying, and support RAs in this effort. Encourage self-responsibility among residents and promote consideration and respect among and between all residents. · Work with RAs to assist students with academic, social, or personal concerns and refer students to appropriate resources. Be attentive and sensitive to the uniqueness of each student's personal growth, to the diversity of backgrounds and lifestyles. · Be aware of physical needs in housing buildings. Report maintenance needs in the buildings, follow up when necessary. · Plan and present new developmental and educational programming initiatives within the residence halls; support the campus-wide programming efforts of the Office of Student Life. · The AC will oversee educational programming in the halls. · Time off: AC's are expected to set aside an adequate amount of time to devote to their academic program, if applicable, and personal needs and interests. The AC is not required to work during scheduled university vacation periods (Thanksgiving, and Winter Breaks); however, the ACs are responsible for the opening and closing of the residence halls for each break (including Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring Breaks) and each semester. Travel arrangements should be made with this understanding. Note: Spring Break is not a scheduled university break for staff. · The AC will work a minimum of 20 hours/week beyond on-call responsibilities. It is important that the AC be available to staff and students in their halls. Requirements will include evening meetings, hall/campus events and scheduled office hours in addition to on-call responsibilities. One AC will be on call and readily available during the academic year. It is expected that the AC will respond to crisis situations or emergencies and assist as necessary. The AC's are responsible for developing the on call schedule. · Carry out all of his/her responsibilities in a manner that will promote self-discipline and responsibility-taking. Work cooperatively with all university departments. · Work cooperatively with the Assistant Dean of Student Life and in such matters as room changes, facilities audits, keys, security, reporting custodial and maintenance concerns, etc. · Duties subject to change based on skills of applicant and needs of Office of Student Life. · Other duties as assigned. Position Requirements: Requirements: · Completion of Bachelor's Degree · Good understanding of residential learning environments and philosophy · Genuine interest in and willingness to work with students; understanding of student attitudes, concerns and problems · Ability to exercise basic human relations skills in directing and motivating staff, and dealing with varied constituencies on and off campus · Strong organizational and computer skills · Must be enrolled in a graduate program at WWU. Preferences: · Experience living or working in a residence hall, being a peer counselor, or campus/student leadership position(s) · Successful work with others in a non-university setting, e.g., camp counselor, social work volunteer, etc. · Experience in supervision, training, and/or diversity Typical Physical Demands: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Ability to climb several flights of stairs several times each dayAbility to crouch, kneel, bend or stand for long periodsAbility to work outdoors in inclement weatherAbility to speak and read English fluentlyAbility to hearAbility to use a computer keyboardEffective mobility skills required to move about freely and quickly in office and on campus Work Schedule: Compensation: · This is a 10-month live-in position beginning Wednesday, January 6, 2027 and ending Thursday, May 29, 2027 for the 2026-2027 academic year; however, arrangements may be made for the AC to remain on campus and work as an hourly employee during the summer if their contract is renewed. Housing assignments may change during the summer months. Check-in and check-out of housing should be arranged with the Office of Student Affairs. · 2027-28 Academic year hours will begin on: Wednesday, July 7th through Friday, May 19, 2028. Stipend paid monthly over 10 months. July and May stipend is $350. August stipend is $900. September - April is $650. Single room w/ a furnished bedroom, and free internet access through the campus network (available year round with or without summer assignment) Board, staff only (reported to IRS) (meals only offered when Tucker Dining Hall is open for traditional students) · Graduate Assistants are required to hold their GA position for a two-year timeframe. Specifically, two classes in the fall semester, two classes in the spring semester, and one class in the summer semester are covered by the tuition benefit. · Area Coordinators may not hold a full-time job. Other part-time employment in or outside the University must be receive prior approval from the Vice President of Student Affairs. Professional development funds may be available APPLICATION PROCESS Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. William Woods University promotes a student-centered learning environment valuing inclusion, creativity, and intellectual inquiry. Focused on professions-oriented education, we prepare learners for success. William Woods University is an independent institution chartered by the State of Missouri with main campus facilities in Fulton, MO. It has been operating continuously since 1870, taking its current form as a coeducational university with undergraduate and graduate programs in 1993.

Today, William Woods draws approximately 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students from 35 states and approximately 11 foreign countries. William Woods has been ranked as a Top 100 Midwest University by U.S. News and World Report, and has been recognized for the quality and affordability of its online degree programs.

With a full liberal arts curriculum, William Woods also offers a strong professional tradition, with nationally ranked programs in Equestrian Studies and American Sign Language. Its graduate education program figures strongly in the administration and leadership of Missouri''s state school system.

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