Area Coordinator

Randolph-Macon College invites applications for the Area Coordinator of Residence Life & Housing in the Residence Life and Housing Department. Reporting to Director of Residence Life & Housing, the qualified candidate for this full-time position will be responsible for implementing the vision and goals of the Office of Residence Life & Housing in first-year residence halls.

Area Coordinators will collaborate with other Area Coordinators and are responsible for the oversight of a residential community and serve as the main point of contact for residential students.

They are also expected to provide high level customer service and direct supervision of different types of student staff to facilitate the development of communities, foster a sense of belonging, promote health and wellbeing, and support the residents' learning.

Responsibilities:

The Area Coordinator is expected to spend much of their work time within the residence halls, during the afternoon and evening, connecting with students in specific areas of campus. Area Coordinators will work with upperclassmen students.

This role also includes responsibility for a variety of administrative and operational tasks associated with the management of special interest housing. Area Coordinators will assist with evening and weekend programming efforts hosted by Student Life and help advise the Commons Activities Board. During the summer, Area Coordinators oversee the management of summer residential students.

This position is a 12-month appointment with live-in responsibilities as well as evening and weekend hours. Area Coordinators will work late mornings into evenings, not typical 9 am - 5 pm hours.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required.

• Experience in Residence Life and Housing required.

• Master's Degree in Student Personnel or related field preferred..

• Prior student supervisory experience in student affairs preferred.

• Experience working with a student activities board preferred.

The College:

Founded in 1830, Randolph-Macon has over 1500 students and is located in Ashland, VA, a residential community 15 miles north of Richmond and 90 miles south of Washington D.C. Randolph-Macon College, an equal opportunity employer, believes that students learn best in a diverse, inclusive community and is therefore committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who are committed to Randolph-Macon's efforts to create a climate that fosters the growth and development of a diverse student body, and we welcome applications from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented in higher education.

Application:

To apply for this position, please complete an online application at https://bit.ly/rmc1600 to include uploading a resume, letter of interest, and contact information for three professional references addressed to: Sharon Jackson, Director of Human Resources. Screening of applications will begin immediately.