Area Director (Men’s Residence Halls) 

Emmanuel University invites applications for the position of Area Director. The Area Director (AD) is responsible for the daily operation of all Male residential facilities.  Responsibilities will include: supervision of a Male Senior RA, Male Residence Assistant (RAs), maintaining availability for students, promoting and supporting the community life of their residence halls and coordinating the implementation of developmental program initiatives and enforcing University standards, rules, and policies.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required with relevant work experience. Preference will be given to candidates that have a Master’s degree in Counselor Education, University Student Affairs Administration, Counseling, or a related field with 3 years professional experience. In addition, the applicant should clearly and eagerly desire to integrate the Christian faith with the profession of student affairs administration. The candidate must be a committed follower of Christ who identifies with the mission of Emmanuel University.

Skills: Sets goals and objectives based on the needs of the student population served and the mission of EU Residence Life. Leadership, initiative, people/relationship building skills, and administrative ability. Model ethical behavior. Ability to work with a diverse campus community and support the institutional goals of Emmanuel University. Ability to use the computer with Windows and Microsoft products to complete tasks. Ability to plan, coordinate, and facilitate events, meetings, and related activities. Excellent organizational, managerial, problem solving, creative thinking, oral and written communication skills. Ability to balance a variety of tasks and demands.

Mental Demands: Ability to respond in a professional manner to difficult situations involving student conduct and residence living. Possess strong ability to work under pressure while maintaining professionalism and dedication to students. Dedication and passion for working with students, faculty, staff, administration, and parents of students. Ability to learn and enforce policies and procedures and retain information. Presents self in a professional manner that reflects the mission of Emmanuel University and the policies outlined in the employee handbook. 

Physical Demands: Walking, standing, and sitting. Ability to pull, grasp, lift, bend and lower objects. Possess the ability to attend meetings at different locations on and off campus. Can engage in repetitive finger and wrist motions common with computer usage. Hearing and speaking demands.

Filing out an application:  Please forward the following documents directly to the contact person listed below:

• Cover Letter
• Resume, including min. of 3 references
• List of at least three (3) Professional References:  One of the three references needs to be from a current pastor or someone who can speak to your Christian walk personally and/or in the workplace.
• Personal Testimony:  An explanation of the applicant’s relationship with God through the Lord Jesus Christ, including a brief account of accepting Christ as personal savior, church membership, and current church involvements.

Application Window: The application deadline is March 15, 2025.  All documents should be submitted by the deadline.

No application will be considered until ALL requested documents have been received.

Application materials should be forwarded (electronic preferable) to Joann Harper, Director of Human Resources, at jharper@ec.edu.

Contact:

Joann Harper
Director of Human Resources
Email to: jharper@ec.edu