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Area Coordinator

In alignment with Fairfield University's Jesuit and Catholic Mission, the office of Residence Life seeks to promote the integration of each student's mind, body and spirit in community. The Office of Residence Life supports all residential and commuter undergraduate students in providing a welcoming home and community founded in a shared sense of responsibility.

The Area Coordinator position is a dynamic, live-in position responsible for student formation, community development, and facilities management of a residential area comprising 200-400 residents. In this role, Area Coordinators are seen as role models, facilitators, leaders and essential persons in the effective operations of the Residence Life program. This on-campus, live in position can be demanding of personal time especially during peak hours. The duties of the Area Coordinator may vary in each area due to the student population who resides in that area. However, the following are standard expectations with additional responsibilities based on the area you are placed.

Master's degree in Student Personnel Services, Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling or related field or 2-3 years post-bachelors related / transferable experiences are required. Particular emphasis will be placed on candidates who have experience with facilitation of intentional residential communities, student success and supervision.

The Area Coordinator is an 11-month full-time live-in required position. Benefits include 12-month housing, semi-furnished apartment with utilities, meal stipend, competitive salary, health benefits, and tuition remission. A driver's license is required. Night and weekend responsibilities required.

Supervises and manages residential communities dedicated to specific living and learning communities. This involves :

• Supervision, training, selection and staff development of five to nine Resident Assistants
• Being a live-in presence for 200-400 residents within your community working day, weekend and evening hours
• Mentoring and advising student concerns and appropriately referring students to resources on campus, e.g., Public Safety, Counseling Services, Financial Aid, Health Center, Campus Ministry, Academic Deans etc.
• Creating a safe community through policy enforcement and awareness
• Opening and closing of the Residence Halls throughout the academic year and summer
• Managing their residential facility, including conducting health and safety instructions, facilities management, room changes, etc.
• Serves as a Conduct Officer for Code of Conduct Violations in their area
• Participating in rotating on-call duty responsibilities for crisis management

Coordinates and develops specific residential living and learning programs

Develops and facilitates community building within their residential community

Participates and supports the Office of Residence Life on such projects as :

Promotes safe and secure working conditions

Fairfield University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and, in this spirit, particularly welcomes applications from women, persons of color, Veterans, and members of historically underrepresented groups. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with a disability.