Area Coordinator

John Carroll University • University Heights, OH

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About The Position

The Area Coordinator leads and develops a residential community of approximately 550 students living in one to two residence halls, with a focus on student engagement and relationship development. The role supervises, develops, and evaluates 8–15 resident assistants, including one to two Senior RAs, and oversees residential programming and student leadership. The Area Coordinator hears student conduct cases, supports students through a restorative justice process, collaborates with campus partners on students of concern, mediates resident conflicts, and participates in an on-call rotation to support student safety.

The position also manages budgets for community building, programming, and staff development; supports housing operations and residence hall facilities; and takes responsibility for summer projects, which may include summer housing, camps, and conference support. The Area Coordinator assists with RA recruitment, selection, and training, as well as other office, divisional, and institutional commitments. Occasional evening and weekend responsibilities are required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Previous residence life or housing experience.
• Previous student staff supervision experience.
• Thorough knowledge of student development, student leadership, and community development theories.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Interest in understanding and supporting John Carroll’s mission to inspire individuals to excel in learning, leadership, and service in the region and in the world.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree strongly preferred; a Master’s in College Student Personnel Administration, Higher Education, or a related field is preferred.
• Previous experience working with living-learning communities, student staff training, and/or departmental marketing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a residential community of approximately 550 students living in one to two residence halls, focusing on student engagement and relationship development.
• Supervise, develop, and evaluate 8–15 resident assistants, including one to two Senior RAs.
• Oversee planning and implementation of programming initiatives within the residential area.
• Hear student conduct cases and educate students within the restorative justice process.
• Collaborate with campus partners to intervene with and support students of concern and students at risk.
• Mediate elevated conflicts among residents.
• Reestablish and advise the area-wide student leadership organization in alignment with divisional goals.
• Serve in the on-call duty rotation and support after-hours processes that ensure student safety.
• Manage budgets for community building, programming, and staff development.
• Support housing operations, including hall opening and closing, occupancy management, access control, and follow-up on facilities and housekeeping concerns.
• Provide consistent oversight of residence hall facility needs.
• Take responsibility for summer projects and assignments, which may include summer housing, summer camps, and conference support.
• Assist with planning and executing RA recruitment, selection, and training.
• Assist with planning and executing office, divisional, and institutional commitments as assigned.
• Perform occasional evening and weekend responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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