Assistant Director of Marketing and Gameday Experience

Coastal Carolina University - Conway, SC

Full-time - Entry Level

Conway, SC

5,001-10,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

Coastal Carolina University is currently accepting applications for the position of Area Coordinator in the Department of University Housing. The Area Coordinator will serve as a full-time live-in professional who works directly with the Resident Success Team to create a supportive and engaging student environment that aligns with the goals and mission of University Housing. This role is crucial in coordinating and administering all aspects of a resident success program within an assigned area that accommodates between 600 to 1000 residents. In this position, Area Coordinators will be responsible for selecting, training, supervising, and evaluating a team of 16 to 21 student leaders. They will also take the lead on various departmental initiatives aimed at enhancing the residential experience for students. The Area Coordinator will play a vital role in fostering a sense of community among residents, addressing their needs, and ensuring that the housing environment is conducive to academic success and personal growth. Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. The university enrolls over 10,000 students from 49 states and 55 nations, and it is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. The institution offers a range of degrees in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, including specialist and PhD degrees in specific fields. The university is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion, and actively seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. Coastal Carolina University provides equal opportunity in admissions, employment, and all educational programs and activities, without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, or disability. The university encourages individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer all aspects of a resident success program in the assigned area housing 600-1000 residents.
• Select, train, supervise, and evaluate between 16-21 student leaders.
• Lead departmental initiatives to enhance the residential experience.
• Foster a supportive and engaging student environment that aligns with the goals of University Housing.
• Address the needs of residents and ensure a conducive housing environment for academic success.

Requirements

• Full-time availability to live on campus as part of the role.
• Experience in student leadership or residential life programs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with students and staff.
• Ability to manage and supervise a team of student leaders.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in higher education administration or student affairs.
• Knowledge of best practices in residential life and student engagement.
• Skills in conflict resolution and crisis management.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Support for ongoing education and skill development.