Community Coordinator

Community Coordinator Lakeland, FL Job Details Full-time 12 hours ago Benefits Leadership training provided Qualifications Improving operational efficiency Administrative experience Team development Supervising experience Bachelor's degree Team management Staff training Conflict management Personnel management in education Staff development Full Job Description

JOB SUMMARY A

Community Coordinator is an integral member of the Campus Life team, an example of servant-leadership to others on campus, and continually strives to be a reflection of Christ's love. The Coordinator is a professional who has proven capability to balance multiple priorities, including supervision of student leaders, community development, individualized student support, facility management, and operational functions in an effort to support the SEU mission and vision for our students.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to:

Director of Campus Life Supervisory Responsibility:

Resident Assistants Indirect Supervisory Responsibility:

N/A ESSENTIAL DUTIES

- May include, but is not limited to the following:

DUTIES AND EXPECTATIONS

Personal and Community Expectations Maintain personal spiritual disciplines, including prayer and scripture reading, and weekly chapel attendance. Be a role model by living a mature, Christian lifestyle and seeking to continually grow in Christ. Adhere to all university policies faithfully and live above reproach. Use discretion when posting on social media Administrative Expectations Provide leadership to a designated area of residence halls or Buttercup Houses of approximately 300-400 students, including implementing effective management and administrative strategies in the day-to-day operation of the residence halls. Operate a professional office, including regularly scheduled and posted office hours (9 AM - 4:30 PM Monday-Friday) and 5 flex-hours per week. Participate in the planning and implementation of the ongoing Student Leadership Training & Development. Check voicemail & email daily. Rotate on-call every 5 weeks for all residence halls and fulfill holiday duty shifts as assigned. Serve the SEU community as needed during emergency situations, including but not limited to hurricanes. Meet regularly with the Director of Campus Life. Participate in Campus Life staff meetings and business and professional development meetings - contributing to conversations, training, planning, and problem-solving opportunities as they arise. Meet paperwork deadlines as assigned by the Director of Campus Life, as well as submit monthly reports and other assigned materials as directed. Respect others by being punctual and attentive to meetings. Support the University Chapel program by attending a minimum of one Chapel per week. Maintain and support the policies and procedures approved by the Board of Directors, Board of Administration, Leadership Team, and the Vice President for Campus Life. Assist in the administration and evaluation of student judicial procedures. Utilize intentional interactions, student success management system, incident reports to identify students at risk and provide intentional outreach. Document and report any student-related issues to the Director of Campus Life and any other necessary University Personnel. Operate & manage the allotted budget. Assist with SEU Global Events, including but not limited to SEU Fall Conf, SEU Conf, Homecoming, etc. Co-curricular/Educational Expectations Collaborate to develop, implement, and evaluate co-curricular events. Participate in the Office of Community Standards and Responsibility Mentoring Program. Serve as a community liaison for departments across campus (connecting students with appropriate services) Serve as a Professor for the CORE 1111 or 1112 (if applicable). Oversee the implementation of designated hall programming throughout the academic year. Promptly report illness, accident, or behavioral problems to the Director of Campus Life Facility Management Oversee designated residence halls by regularly evaluating facility maintenance needs and cleanliness, reporting issues (according to procedures noted in the TITLE Handbook), and following up with the Campus Life Housing Office as needed. Oversee the logging of damage during check-ins and check-outs throughout the year. Collaborate with the Assistant Director and Director of Campus Life to ensure that all issues regarding a student living on campus are handled efficiently and effectively. Responsibility to Student Staff Participate in the selection, training, and evaluation of student staff/resident assistants. Develop, coach, and advise student staff through consistent mentorship. Hold student staff accountable to their job descriptions through ongoing assessment and feedback. Consistently execute the professional development plan for student staff members. Meet with student staff on a regular basis to answer questions, clarify processes, and update training. Responsibility to Residents Be knowledgeable of all relevant University Policies and Procedures. Serve as the first response to residential student concerns, including but not limited to, physical, mental, and emotional concerns/crises. Effectively articulate the University's philosophy and mission. Maintain a consistent presence in the residential living areas. Curate an inclusive, safe learning environment for students to live and grow. Consistently assess the needs of students and adjust educational strategies accordingly. Supervise student activities as related to the residential living areas or co-curricular activities.

ADDITIONAL/NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES N/A

All remaining duties are considered "nonessential" within the context of the ADA, which means that the function could be reassigned to another employee in order to allow a disabled individual to hold the position. Alternatively, the manager could try to provide a reasonable accommodation so that the disabled individual could perform the function.

LOCATION

Lakeland Main Campus

EDUCATION

Required Education:

Bachelor's in BA/BS degree required; Degrees in Education, Leadership, Ministry, or a related area of study preferred.

Preferred Education:

Master's degree in Education, Leadership, Ministry, or related area of study (or equivalent experience) preferred.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS N/A EXPERIENCE

Required:

Minimum of one (1) year of experience in Higher Education, Student Development, Church Ministry, Educational Instruction, or related field.

Preferred:

Same as above

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Required:

Ability to communicate clearly in person and/or in written format Ability to relate to students and staff in a professional and productive manner Ability to coordinate and implement planned activities Ability to travel independently while performing all job duties Ability to independently complete all listed assignments, responsibilities, and duties Committed to establishing and maintaining an inclusive environment where all students can reach their potential emotionally, socially, intellectually, physically, and culturally. Maintain an attitude of flexibility and willingness to implement more efficient and effective processes when deemed necessary. Willing to communicate with the program administrators, RAs, students, and staff in a positive and productive manner. Efficient at developing genuine connections with program administrators, RAs, students, and other University representatives while being empathetic and considerate of everyone's experiences. Willing to abide by the standards of confidentiality as established by the Director of Campus Life. Demonstrated proficiency in the following areas: leadership, progressive staff supervision, crisis management, conflict resolution, inclusion, staff development and training, and professionalism Excellent interpersonal communication, organization, and administrative skills Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with other department staff, faculty, and students Crisis and emergency management response skills Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and tact in this highly confidential position

Preferred:

WORK ENVIRONMENT

All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, including sexual harassment. This position is considered Essential for the purposes of Emergency Response.

Physical Requirements:

Mobility & Navigation:

Ability to navigate residential facilities, including climbing stairs, accessing all floors, and conducting rounds of the building, sometimes in large complexes.

Lifting & Carrying:

Frequently required to lift or move items up to 25 pounds, with some positions requiring up to 50 pounds (e.g., during move-in/move-out or event setup).

Physical Stamina:

Required for responding to after-hours crises, conducting building checks, and attending late-night events.

Standing/Walking:

Ability to stand for extended periods during meetings, trainings, or building rounds.

Interaction & Physical Assistance:

Community Coordinators may need to provide physical assistance to residents.

Office & Computer Usage:

Prolonged sitting at a desk, typing, and using office equipment, such as computers and telephones.

Event/Maintenance Setup:

Ability to move around community facilities to coordinate amenities, set up, and tear down events, which may include lifting up to 25 lbs.

Navigation & Inspection:

Walking around property grounds, conducting inspections, or delivering notices, which may involve uneven terrain or stairs.

Travel:

No Schedule:

9 am-4:30 pm with 5 flex hours per week for events & student appointments On-call rotation

TRAINING

All new hires and employees transferring into a new position will have a 90-day probationary period within which to learn the functions of the job and to be evaluated. Following the probationary period, the employee can transition to regular status, have the probationary period extended in order to receive more training, or employment can be terminated. Required compliance training is as follows: Training is provided by Campus Life

SAFETY SEU

promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently, and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment. Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incidents, to their supervisor and Risk Management. Work-related injuries must be immediately reported to Security and Human Resources. When life or limb is at risk, please dial 911. Supervisors and employees should ensure that injury/accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources within 24 hours of the incident. Emergency Employees must report for or remain at work in emergency situations. Dismissal or closure announcements do not apply to this position unless instructed otherwise by your direct supervisor or a member of the Leadership Team.

SCREENING

All full-time positions at SEU are deemed security-sensitive and require background checks. Employees required to drive their own personal vehicle, a rental car or an SEU vehicle in performance of their duties must pass an MVR records check and meet the requirements of the University's insurance carrier in order to meet the requirements of the position.

DISCLAIMER SEU

is an at-will employer. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. SEU is committed to providing a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. All forms of discrimination against or harassment of a person because of his or her identification within a protected category are strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated. This prohibition applies equally to conduct by and against employees, vendors, visitors, and students. Southeastern University is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. The equal opportunity policy will apply in University programs and activities, and all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. All employees of Southeastern University, by continued employment, agree to abide by the policies contained in the Employee Handbook and in the SEU Mission, Vision, Statement of Faith and Community Covenant .