Area Coordinator

Position Overview

Saint Anselm College, a private liberal arts institution rooted in Benedictine tradition, is looking for an Area Coordinator to join its Residential Life and Education Department. This is an 11-month, live-in professional role reporting directly to the Assistant Director of Residential Life or their delegate, with coordination from the Director of Residential Life and Education. The Area Coordinator oversees 1-2 Resident Directors and a team of paraprofessional Resident Assistants (RAs), playing a pivotal role in planning and executing the residential education program, particularly in managing academic and co-curricular initiatives within a larger upper-class residential area.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and evaluate Resident Assistants.
• Manage physical conditions of residential areas, promptly address repair and maintenance needs, and resolve recurring student concerns including cleanliness, security, and property damage.
• Maintain active communication with supervisors and office staff regarding building management and swiftly process student/building issues.
• Oversee hall assignments and changes in room allocations.
• Conduct routine walkthroughs to foster positive interactions with custodial staff and residents while monitoring building conditions.
• Provide support in resolving student issues such as roommate disputes, facility requests, and access to campus resources.
• Act as a liaison connecting student affairs professional staff, RAs, and residents.
• Supervise residence hall events and coordinate educational and community development programming.
• Work collaboratively with faculty and staff to enhance co-curricular programming and promote the living-learning philosophy.
• Serve as a Conduct Hearing Officer handling Community Standards and Student Conduct matters.
• Participate in major hall events and promote campus resources through programs and student engagement.
• Uphold knowledge and practical application of the College’s Emergency Management Plan; participate in on-call rotations as a Professional Staff Member.
• Lead at least two departmental projects each semester such as housing operations, RA selection and training, and faculty collaboration.
• Represent Residential Life on at least one Student Development and Mission division committee.
• Carry out additional duties supporting the Division of Student Development and Mission and Residential Life and Education Office as needed.
• Supervise 10-14 undergraduate Resident Assistants, a Residential Learning Community, and 1-2 professional staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree in student personnel, counseling, or related field preferred.
• Minimum two years of experience in housing or residence life operations, including staff supervision, training, or learning community involvement.
• Demonstrates commitment to student development, safety, diversity, and social justice.
• Respect and understanding of Catholic higher education traditions.
• Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to thrive in a dynamic, high-traffic environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, web design and management, and database systems.
• Availability to perform daytime work and scheduled nightly on-call duties under varied weather conditions.
• Basic counseling, conflict management, and crisis intervention knowledge.
• Preferred experience includes advanced leadership in residence life, familiarity with campus maintenance and custodial processes, and understanding Saint Anselm policies and community standards.

Additional Information

Compensation package includes a salary, furnished apartment, student meal plan, and other fringe benefits. Candidates should be prepared to actively support the college’s strategic objectives concerning diversity and inclusion institution-wide.