Area Coordinator

Fairfield University • Fairfield, CT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Area Coordinator is a vital member of the Residence Life team, responsible for student formation and the development of living and learning communities within their assigned residential area. The Area Coordinator at Fairfield University has primary responsibility for the management of residence hall facilities within their area. They are responsible for approximately 200–450 residents and are dedicated to student growth and development outside of the classroom. In this role, Area Coordinators serve as role models, facilitators, leaders, and essential contributors to the effective operation of the Residence Life program. This on-campus, live-in position can be demanding of personal time, especially during peak periods and evening/weekend hours. The duties of the Area Coordinator may vary by area based on the student population residing in that community.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Student Personnel Services, Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or a related field preferred.
• Previous Residence Life experience or other related experience required.
• Particular emphasis will be placed on candidates who have experience with the facilitation of intentional residential communities.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Student Personnel Services, Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Supervises and manages residential communities dedicated to specific living and learning programs.
• Supervising, training, selecting, and developing the staff of five to nine Resident Assistants
• Serving as a live-in professional for 200-450 residents, including day, evening, and weekend responsibilities
• Mentoring and advising students and appropriately referring them to campus resources
• Creating a safe community through policy education and enforcement
• Coordinating residence hall openings and closings during the academic year and summer
• Managing residential facilities within the assigned area, including health and safety inspections, facilities management, room changes, etc.
• Serving as a Conduct Officer for Code of Conduct Violations within the community
• Participating in a rotating on-call duty schedule for crisis management
• Coordinates and develops specific residential living and learning programs
• Assisting Resident Assistants in developing programs that address students’ holistic needs
• Encouraging staff and students to plan programs to meet the diverse needs of the residence hall population
• Managing the community programming budget
• Collaborating with supervisors and campus partners within the Living and Learning Community to achieve learning goals and outcomes
• Overseeing the planning, implementation, and assessment of living and learning programs
• Utilizing electronic media to create and publicize promotional materials for the Living and Learning program
• Assisting with living and learning program application processes, including program and housing applications, selection, and placement
• Overseeing initiatives that increase social and academic resources within the residence halls
• Providing leadership to student staff by communicating, interpreting, and administering program goals, learning outcomes, and residence hall and University policies and procedures
• Maintaining visibility in the halls through regular hall visits and attendance at student leaders’ programs
• Collaborating with campus departments to support student learning and engagement
• Administering the departmental programming model, including program review, approval, feedback, and tracking requirements
• Partnering with Assistant and Associate Directors and campus partners to support students’ holistic development
• Develops and facilitates community building within their residential community
• Serving as a mentor and positive role model for students in a manner consistent with Fairfield University’s Jesuit mission and values
• Supporting students’ spiritual and religious formation in collaboration with Resident Jesuits and Campus Ministry, including hall worship services and small-group or individual discussions, etc.
• Advising, mentoring, and training the Residential Hall Association (RHA) within their community, including attending all meetings, programs, and training sessions
• Coordinating all developmental programming aligned with the community’s programming vision statement
• Planning and implementing late-night weekend programming for all residential students
• Overseeing community budgets
• Holding students accountable for Code of Conduct actions within their community
• Participates in and supports the Office of Residence Life on such projects as:
• Student leader development and training
• Recruitment for key Residence Life initiatives (e.g., Resident Assistant Recruitment, Sophomore Residential Colleges, Build-A-House, etc.)
• Housing assignments and lottery processes
• Serving on committees as designated by the Director of Residence Life
• Performing other duties as assigned
• Promotes safe and secure working conditions by:
• Ensuring proper use of equipment, staff, and materials
• Promptly reporting unsafe working conditions to their supervisor

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level