Area Coordinator

Join our dynamic Community Living team as an Area Coordinator (AC) and lead a vibrant residential community at Brandeis University! In this pivotal role, you will foster a safe, supportive, and engaging environment while overseeing daily operations, supervising Community Advisors (CAs), and driving community development. You’ll work collaboratively with campus partners to promote student engagement, leadership, wellness, and retention while ensuring the effective utilization of residential resources. ACs report directly to an Assistant Director of Community Living.

Responsibilities

Foster a safe, supportive, and engaging environment; Manage daily operations of a residential community up to 500 students; Address student concerns, support roommate conflicts, oversee student staff, coordinate area events, manage facility and public safety issues; Directly supervise 8-15 Community Advisors (CAs), providing training, support, and ongoing performance evaluations; Serve in a 24/7 emergency response on-call duty rotation, collaborating with campus partners to address urgent resident concerns, critical incidents, and facility emergencies; Serve as a Student Conduct Hearing Officer to adjudicate alleged policy violations while educating students on their Rights and Responsibilities; Serve on departmental and institutional-wide committees and support special projects, including CA Recruitment and Selection, CA Training, and Housing Operations; Actively participate in staff and supervision meetings, as well as department and division-wide professional development training

Requirements

Bachelor's degree; 1-3 years of relevant experience; Proficiency in basic computer skills; Background check required; Ability to ascend and descend stairs in residential buildings; Ability to respond in person to emergency incidents; Ability to move between campus locations as needed; Ability to communicate with others to exchange information while managing daily operations and supporting students

Nice to have

Master's degree; Previous experience as a live-on residence life staff member; Strong skills in communication, conflict resolution, supervision, problem-solving, time management, and counseling

Benefits

2-3 bedroom furnished apartment; Partial meal stipend; Free on-campus parking; Laundry facilities; Access to athletic facilities; Medical, dental, and vision care plans; Work and life benefits