Area Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a residential community of approximately 550 students across 1-2 residence halls
• Supervise, develop, and evaluate 8-15 Resident Assistants (RAs), including Senior RAs
• Oversee the planning and implementation of all residential programming initiatives
• Manage student conduct cases using restorative justice processes
• Mediate resident conflicts and collaborate with campus partners to support students of concern
• Advise area-wide student leadership organizations
• Participate in the on-call duty rotation to ensure student safety
• Support housing operations, including hall opening/closing, occupancy management, and facilities oversight
• Assist with RA recruitment, selection, and training processes

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Previous experience in residence life or housing operations
• Previous experience supervising student staff
• Thorough knowledge of student development, leadership, and community development theories
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as required by department operations

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in College Student Personnel Administration, Higher Education, or a related field
• Experience working with living-learning communities
• Experience with student staff training or departmental marketing

Benefits

• Starting salary of $37,000 – $39,000
• Live-on position including an apartment and University meal plan
• Health and dental insurance options
• 403(b) retirement plan and life insurance
• Paid vacation, personal, sick, and mission time
• Tuition remission benefits for employees, spouses, and children

About the Company

John Carroll University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit Catholic university located in University Heights, Ohio. Dedicated to developing people with the knowledge and character to lead and serve, the University offers a wide range of academic programs and maintains a strong commitment to excellence in learning and leadership.