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UWRF Residence Life offers professional employment opportunities through our Area Coordinator (AC) program. A vital role in our residential experience on campus, ACs are responsible for the overall leadership and management of one or two residence halls on campus. Explore below to learn more about the AC position at UWRF. Questions? Reach out to us at reslife@uwrf.edu or call 715-425-4555.
Dear Prospective Area Coordinator,
Thank you for your interest in working with us at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. The Department of Residence Life prides itself in providing irreplaceable experiences for the 2,600 students that live with us each year. The Area Coordinator plays a vital role in the education and growth of our students by working closely with students and campus partners. We believe that intentional, high-quality interactions are fundamental in developing relationships needed for the betterment of our communities and advancement of our students. As you review information about the Area Coordinator position, the Department of Residence Life, UW-River Falls and the City of River Falls, please don't hesitate to contact me with your questions.
With Falcon pride,
Jennifer Rassett
Residence Life Director for Community and Student Development
About the Position
ACs are responsible for the overall leadership and management of one or two residence halls while engaging with 250-500 residents in their assigned area. ACs play an integral role in the development of educationally focused and inclusive residence hall communities that support the personal and educational success of all residents. An AC accomplishes this by maintaining visibility within the community and developing strong relationships with students. You'll also help create a sense of community and an educational experience for residents through the supervision of one Community Assistant, 7-12 Resident Assistants (RAs) and the implementation of a Residence Hall Curriculum.
ACs have responsibilities that take place during the evening hours and weekends. To support ACs in maintaining healthy work/life harmony, departmental staff values and models time away.
Residence hall communities are both proximity- and relationship-based in nature. To assist with the building of relationships we expect ACs to take an intentionally active role in developing their communities. ACs are expected to use a community development lens in all aspects of their work. The position description was designed to ensure that ACs are given time during the week to build relationships with and between residents and implement opportunities for engagement and learning.
Our conduct system exists to provide students alleged of violating Residence Life policies the opportunity to meet with a member of the Residence Life staff to discuss the incident. Rooted in an educational philosophy, our process is designed to address inappropriate or illegal behavior with the goal of improving future behavior for the overall benefit of our communities and the individual. ACs on average have three conduct meetings per week, most are regarding violations of our Lockout policy and Courtesy and Quiet Hours policy.
We utilize an on-call system where CAs and RAs are expected to contact the AC on-call after business hours as issues arise. This provides other ACs the ability to have evenings when they are not meeting with students or hosting programs to be away from work. ACs work together to create a schedule in which an AC is on-call once every seven weeks. On average, the AC on-call can expect about two calls per day with most calls between 4:30 p.m. and 12 a.m.
Area Coordinators are compensated with an annual salary of $45,000 for a 12-month appointment. They also receive a 45-block ($100 Dining Dollars) meal plan each semester, one parking pass and partially furnished on-campus apartment.
Annually, ACs are granted 22 days of paid vacation, nine legal holidays, and 4.5 days of personal days. ACs also accrue 22 days of sick leave for the first 18 months of employment, then 12 days a year after that. Review a quick summary from the Universities of Wisconsin regarding paid leave benefits.
ACs have a comprehensive fringe benefit package including family health, dental, vision, life and accident insurance options, pharmacy benefits, well-being resources, as well as income continuation insurance and retirement savings programs.
For more specifics about UWRF benefits, leave and retirement, please review the information found on the UWRF Human Resources Benefits webpage.
A spouse or domestic partner and/or children (18 years old or younger) may reside in the apartment with the AC. Parking space and meal plan are provided only for the AC, although ACs may use their meal plan to bring family members into the dining hall. Additional parking passes may also be purchased for a fee.
Insurance coverage and leave benefits are available to individuals in a domestic partnership.
ACs are allowed to have a pet (including most breeds of cats, dogs or fish) in their apartment. An AC must agree to the expectations set by the department. Animals must have all shots, vaccinations and licenses.
The city of River Falls is a thriving and growing community located 30 miles east of the Minneapolis/St. Paul area in northwestern Wisconsin. With a population of 16,000 and 6,000 college students, the City offers excellent schools, 26 parks, miles of hiking and biking trails, safe neighborhoods, healthy economic growth and a vibrant downtown. River Falls exemplifies the best Wisconsin has to offer with its perfect combination of outdoor activities, arts, cultural events and hometown charm. Recently, River Falls was ranked as one of the best small cities in the country by Demographics Daily, and one of the safest college towns in America by Safewise.
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