"Area Coordinator for Student Organizations"

Area Coordinator for Student Organizations

Detailed Position Description

St. Mary’s College of Maryland at Historic St. Mary’s City is accepting résumés for the position of Area Coordinator for Student Organizations. The Area Coordinator is a 12-month, full time, live-in professional staff member in the Office of Student Life (Residence Life and Student Activities). The Area Coordinator has dual reporting responsibilities to the Assistant Directors of Student Activities and Residence Life. The Area Coordinator will be responsible for assisting with all facets of a residence life program designed to foster the development of almost 1500 residential students, as well as overseeing, organizing and coordinating registered student clubs and organizations within the Office of Student Activities. The Area Coordinator will directly supervise undergraduate residence hall coordinators and indirectly supervise the undergraduate resident assistant staff in the assigned residential area. The Area Coordinator will oversee and enhance the student club and organization experience and participate fully in the projects and activities of the division of Student Affairs and the College.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s degree preferred. Relevant experience working in Housing or Residence Life (as a resident assistant, residence hall coordinator or hall director) or in Student Activities (as an orientation leader or activities coordinator). Ability to supervise students; excellent written and verbal communication skills; flexible schedule; ability to work independently and as a member of a team; commitment to student development, student learning, and promoting an understanding of the value of diversity in the College community; understanding of the special mission of a residential, liberal arts honors college; and strong advising skills. Any combination of acceptable education and experience, which has provided the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill the requirements of this position, may be considered. Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

St. Mary's College of Maryland, the National Public Honors College, is located in Historic St. Mary's City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C. St. Mary’s College is one of the nation’s best public liberal arts colleges – ranked near the top in U.S. News & World Report and a Best Value for in-state and out-of-state students. Non-sectarian since its founding, the college with its scenic waterfront campus is primarily undergraduate and residential, with a diverse coeducational student body numbering approximately 1600. The up-to-date curriculum is designed for today’s students who want an active, hands-on education led by professors who are committed teachers and experts in their fields. The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and close proximity to the amenities of Washington D.C., Baltimore and Richmond.

St. Mary’s College (www.smcm.edu) embodies diversity and inclusion in its mission. We create an environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences and we encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to our cultural and ethnic diversity. Application materials should include a cover letter, résumé (including e-mail address), and three references and submitted online at: apply.interfolio.com/150050. Questions may be directed to Danielle Brush at 240-895-4207.

Review of résumés will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. St. Mary’s College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Visit our website: www.smcm.edu/hr

Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

St. Mary’s College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.