UNCW Position Listing
The University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) is a rapidly growing campus with an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. The campus is located five miles from the Atlantic Ocean in southeastern North Carolina. Beginning in the Fall of 2009, the Department of Housing and Residence Life will house 4,146 residents in 8 traditional residence halls, 11 suite style buildings, and 26 apartment style buildings. Currently about 33 percent of UNCW’s student body now lives on campus and; the university expects to meet its goal of a 41 percent residential student body in fall 2009. The University of North Carolina Wilmington is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
Position Description
General Description:
The Assistant Residence Coordinator position is a nine-month graduate assistantship position in a residence hall or area of 400-600 students. The Assistant Residence Coordinator assists the Residence Coordinator in the administration of the residence hall/area. Responsibilities include staff supervision, staff training and development, student group advising, counseling, and crisis management.
Specific Responsibilities:
Area Chapter Advising and Leadership Development
- Serve as primary advisor for Area Chapter
- Aid in the development of student leadership opportunities
- Assist students in developing programs within the hall/area
- Develop and implement training programs for student leaders
- Assist in facilitating weekly Area Chapter meetings
- Serve as a resource person for hall leaders
- Support and assist in Residence Hall Association (RHA) recruitment and programming efforts
Desk Staff and RA Supervision
- Recruit, select, train, and supervise student desk staff
- Assist the Residence Coordinator with supervision, training, and selection of resident assistants
- Provide feedback of desk and resident assistant staff
- Assume administrative duties of the Residence Coordinator in his/her absence
- Serve as liaison to the Night Security staff
Administrative Duties
- Key audits and assist with loaner key process
- Attend weekly hall staff meetings, Area Chapter meetings, RHA meetings, meetings with supervisor, and weekly professional staff meetings
- Serve on departmental and division committees
- Maintain office hours on a weekly basis to maintain hall visibility
- Maintain day-to-day operation of front desk, included but not limited to: paperwork, keys, employee time sheets, etc.
- Other duties as assigned
Counseling and Crisis Management
- Respond to emergency building situations and inform appropriate personnel
- Respond to crisis situations while assuming campus pager coverage responsibilities
- Act as a first response counselor for students in crisis and with personal concerns
- Serve as a resource and make appropriate referrals to other campus resources
- Serve as part of weekly cell phone duty rotation
| UNCW Housing and Residence Life is excited that you are interested in applying for the Assistant Residence Coordinator (ARC) position. The ARC position will provide opportunities for you to gain many skills while working on your Graduate degree. | |
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Applications require the following materials to be considered: All application materials must be submitted to: |
If candidates are not able to attend the ARC Selection weekend, UNCW will also possibly be conducting interviews at the Oshkosh Placement Exchange (OPE) in Oshkosh, Wisconsin more details to come. |
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Monday, February 15, 2010 Applications due to Annahita Smedal
Monday, February 22, 2010 Invitations to be interviewed (OPE)
Friday, March 26, 2010 Selection Weekend begins
Sunday, March 28, 2010 Selection weekend concludes
March 29 -April 2010 Offers will be made
What training is provided?
Each graduate student will attend both ARC and RA training in the weeks before the start of school. Training will orient you to the facilities, policies, procedures, and resources that are available to you in your position.
When does the job begin?
An official date will be released later, but we typically begin during the last full week of July with ARC training.
To which area will I be assigned?
There are eight areas across campus to which you may be assigned. Assignments are made mid-Spring after all positions have been filled. We attempt to place graduates in a situation that will give the student an opportunity to make connections with their field of study and allow them a strong working relationship with their supervisor.
How many hours per week do I work?
Most weeks average around 20-25 hours a week. You will attend weekly staff meetings with the department as well as meetings with your individual area. ARCs are also responsible for meetings, desk meetings, and office hours.
What is duty and how often am I on duty?
Graduates will take part in crisis coverage for the campus. In this capacity, graduates will help respond to assist in crisis situations, medical emergencies, and extreme disciplinary matters. Much of the initial training deals with handling these types of situations. ARCs are assigned to campus coverage 2-3weeks of the year. You will be responsible for holding a pager when you are on campus so that you may be contacted easily by the Housing and desk staffs.
Do we work during university holidays?
Graduates are allowed to leave campus during most university holidays, but you will be expected to make sure your duties are covered (through your RC) when you are gone. You may be asked to stay after students depart to assist in closing the residence halls for breaks.
Can I have another job?
Generally, we do not allow students to maintain additional employment outside of the position.
Am I limited in the number of courses and times that I may enroll in class?
Graduates are encouraged to enroll in no more than 12 semester hours.
How much of my time has to be spent on campus?
Graduates typically have one weekend per month to be completely away from campus. This time must be pre-approved by your immediate supervisor. Graduates are allowed to come and go as they please while remaining in the area while not on duty.
What does our compensation include?
Our compensation includes a meal plan, furnished apartment, parking permit, and a $625/month stipend. We also offer professional development both on and off campus. As a university student employee you will be paid on the 15th of every month.
What types of professional development are available?
Conferences, extra training, sessions with the professional staff, etc are all available to the ARC staff.
What types of academic programs have graduates previously been a part of?
Previous programs that the ARCs have pursued are: History, English, Public Administration, Fine Arts/Poetry, Mathematics, Education, Marine Science and Accounting
Do I have summer requirements?
During the summer, a wide variety of employment opportunities are available to graduate staff. These could include working with orientation, summer school or the main office. You are not required to be enrolled in summer school to maintain your employment.
Is insurance available/required?
UNCW offers renters insurance for a fee, but it is not required. Car insurance is required by both the state of North Carolina and UNCW. Currently, medical insurance is not required by UNCW, but that policy may soon be changing.
Do we get a chance to visit?
If you are interested in visiting UNCW and the Housing department please do so! We look forward to meeting you. UNCW Housing and Residence Life does not pay for the travel expenses. An interview weekend is planned for March 26 - 28, 2010.
Bryan Braswell, Galloway Hall
Bryan is a second year ARC and has spent both years in Galloway Hall. Previous to that Bryan was an RA in Tri-House and Seahawk Landing. Bryan was an active member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. at UNCW and now serves as their advisor.
Undergraduate Institution: University of North Carolina Wilmington
Undergraduate Degree: History, B.A.
Graduate Program/ Degree Pursuing: Masters of Public Administration
Favorite Part of Being an ARC: My favorite part of my position as an ARC is advising Area Chapter and helping motivated students make their ideas a reality.
Brennan Carter, Seahawk Village
Brennan is a second year ARC, previous to serving as an ARC in Seahawk Village she was an ARC in Seahawk Landing and a RA in Seahawk Landing and Galloway Hall. Brennan also served as the president of the National Residence Hall Honorary for two years.
Undergraduate Institution: University of North Carolina Wilmington
Undergraduate Degree: Marine Biology, B.S.
Graduate Program/ Degree Pursuing: Marine Science, M.S.
Favorite Part of being an ARC: I enjoy working with my Area Chapter members. I enjoy seeing their excitement through the innovative programs we plan and carry out. It is rewarding to see their passion for their residence area.
Russell Craze, Seahawk Crossing
Russell is a second year ARC, previous to serving as an ARC in Seahawk Crossing, Russell served as an ARC in the Tri-House Area (Cornerstone, Honors, International). Russell also served as a RA for 2 years and Facilities Manager for the Housing Department of Marquette University. This past year, Russell was an honorary inductee into UNCW’s NRHH chapter.
Undergraduate Institution: Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Undergraduate Degree: Biological Sciences, B.S.
Graduate Program: Teaching Science, M.A.T.
Favorite Part of Being an ARC: The opportunity to work with young student leaders and to see them develop skills and talents to be used in their professional careers.
Cory Darnell, Schwartz Hall/University Suites
Cory Darnell, Schwartz Hall/University Suites Assistant Residence Coordinator Cory Darnell is a first year ARC who is currently in his second semester of graduate school at UNCW. While at Catawba College Cory was an RA for 3.5 years while working with Housing and Residence Life. Cory also played football and was a member of several organizations and honor societies including Beta Beta Beta, Phi Sigma Iota, Alpha Chi, The Order of the Blue and White, and several others. Cory was also actively involved in the Environmental Science program promoting sustainability at Catawba College.
Undergraduate Institution: Catawba College
Undergraduate Degree: Environmental Science with Chemistry
Graduate Program/ Degree Pursuing: Marine Science, M.S.
Favorite Part of being an ARC: Working with great people on staff
Chris Faulkner, Graham/Hewlett
Chris is a second year ARC and has spent both years in Graham Hewlett Hall. Chris was an active member of the Student Government Association as an undergraduate student and a member of the UNCW Men’s Golf Team. He now serves as the advisor for UNCW Club Golf and is on the Executive Board of the MPA Graduate Student Association.
Undergraduate Institution: University of North Carolina Wilmington
Undergraduate Degree: Public and International Affairs
Graduate Program/ Degree Pursuing: Masters of Public Administration
Favorite Part of being an ARC: My Staff
Chris Williams, Tri-House
Chris is a first year ARC in the Tri-House Area (Honors House, International House, and Cornerstone Hall). Previous to his time at UNCW, Chris was a RA at UNC-Chapel Hill for 3 years, the last two in which he was the Resident Advisor Mentor overseeing programming aspects for RA’s. Chris was the recipient of the prestigious Robert White Linker Chancellor award given annually to the most outstanding individual in residence hall life. Chris worked extensively with UNC student government serving as chairs to both the University Services committee and the Carolina North Student Task Force. Chris was also highly involved with expanding a student organization serving as the Treasurer and Chair. The organization, known as Extended Disaster Relief, provides continued support and rebuilding efforts to the Gulf Coast, Midwest, and eastern seaboard regions affected by natural disasters. In his free time, Chris enjoys reading, spending time outdoors playing squash, racquetball, camping, hiking, and scuba diving.
Undergraduate Institution: UNC-Chapel Hill
Undergraduate Degree: Political Science
Graduate Program/ Degree Pursuing: Masters in Public Administration
Favorite Part of being an ARC: I enjoy being part of great team dynamic, helping others have an awesome college experience, and meeting new people each day.
Jennifer Biggers, Belk Hall/University Apartments
Jennifer is a first year ARC in APT/Belk, during her undergraduate time at UNCW Jennifer was involved in Area Chapter and served on the executive board of the Residence Hall Association.
Undergraduate Institution: University of North Carolina Wilmington
Undergraduate Degree: Elementary Education
Graduate Program/ Degree Pursuing: Language and Literacy Education
Favorite Part of being an ARC: Working with the RAs, DRs and Area Chapter. Being able to work with all different types of people striving for different goals and working for different causes in the Apartments and Belk.
Adam Hall, Seahawk Landing
Adam is a first year ARC in Seahawk Landing. Adam has served as a volunteer fireman and has so for the past 3 years. Adam became a certified North Carolina firefighter at the age of 21 and was a professional firefighter prior to entering graduate school. Adam also started up the University of Delaware Men’s intramural lacrosse program which is still up and running to date. Adam also held two executive positions for the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity from 2008-2009 and is a member of the UNCW men’s lacrosse club. Adam earned a spot on the Dean’s List for the entire tenure at UNCW.
Undergraduate Institution: University of North Carolina Wilmington
Undergraduate Degree: Criminal Justice
Graduate Program/ Degree Pursuing: Criminology/Public Sociology
Favorite Part of being an ARC: Friendships you create and experience gained.
Tyler Millard, Graduate Assistant for Residence Life
Tyler is our “Inaugural” Graduate Assistant for Residence Life assisting to advice the Residence Hall Association as well as supervise our recycling Green Team. Tyler assists with Residential Life initiatives and collaborates greatly with our Assistant Director of Residence Life. Previous to this year as the GA for Residence Life, Tyler taught for a year and while at UNCW Tyler was an RA in Honors House and Seahawk Landing. Tyler also served on the executive board of RHA.
Undergraduate Institution: University of North Carolina Wilmington
Undergraduate Degree: Mathematics with Teacher Licensure, B.A.
Graduate Program/ Degree Pursuing: Mathematics, M.S.
Favorite Part of Being the GARL: I love working with the Green Team. It gives me the opportunity to be a supervisor and advisor at the same time, as part of its job is to pick up recycling and another part is provide educational programming.
If you have any further questions, feel free to e-mail one of UNCW's current ARCs, Brennan Carter (bec8426@uncw.edu).
For additional information please feel free to visit the Graduate School Homepage:
http://www.uncw.edu/grad_info/index.htm
Or
the Wilmington Homepage:
http://www.cape-fear.nc.us/
