Area Coordinator
Monmouth University seeks a dedicated Area Coordinator for a full-time, 12-month, live-in position within the Office of Residential Life. This role is accountable for the holistic management of a residential community of approximately 400-600 students, including the direct supervision of 16-20 undergraduate paraprofessionals. A critical component of this role involves participation in the crisis response duty rotation, providing support to the university's entire 2,000 resident community. The Area Coordinator is instrumental in maintaining a safe, inclusive, and positive living-learning environment, fostering student engagement, academic progress, and personal growth.
The successful candidate would be expected to :
- Manage and supervise students who live in the residence halls; actively adjudicate student code of conduct cases and manage the crisis protocol for a community of 2,000 residential students.
- Develop and maintain positive and healthy relationships with a diverse range of students from around the globe.
- Demonstrate a commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive social, emotional, and intellectual experience for students.
- Housing and a limited meal plan is provided for the Area Coordinator as they are required to live on campus. To support on-call responsibilities and integration within the residential community, the AC is provided a private, fully furnished apartment in a residence hall. This includes a full kitchen, utilities, cable, and internet-offered as part of the overall compensation package.
This is an in-person on-campus, non-remote position. Duties and responsibilities include :
Managing and supervising students who live in the residence halls, apartments, and university housing.Actively adjudicating student code of conduct cases and serving as a judicial hearing officer.Attending and participating in annual events such as opening convocation, founders' day, staff training, open house, openings / closing operations, welcome week, scholarship week, and commencement.Assisting in divisional programming as needed.Coordinating and addressing building maintenance and repairs.Establishing and advising a Residence Hall Association and managing it appropriately.Initiating programs to foster community and student development.Managing multiple functions of the Residential Life program over holiday and break periods.Managing the crisis protocol for a community of 2,000 plus residential students in university and university-sponsored housing.Serving as a first-line responder for campus emergencies including mental health crises, student illness, and accidents. This role requires 24-hour on-call availability as part of a professional staff duty rotation.Providing supervision and support for campus-wide events such as new student orientation, spring fest, advising days, and homecoming.Serving on campus-wide committees and representing the Office of Residential Life.Recruiting, supervising, and training the resident assistant and desk assistant staff.Establishing a presence within the residence halls by being visible to students.Maintaining a university-assigned apartment as a permanent residence.Assisting with housing operations for the department and being available for the room selection and housing assignment process.Managing and supervising the daily operations of the residence halls, apartments, and university housing.Actively participating in an auxiliary assignment within the university community, and assisting in various areas such as student activities, fraternity & sorority life, judicial affairs, the center for student success, student engagement, transitions and leadership, and contributing to academic programming, assessment endeavors, staff development, and web-based initiatives that enhance the student experience outside of the classroom.Actively participating in the university community and being visible in the student experience during evenings and weekends.Assisting with collateral assignment tasks and collaborating with colleagues across the university to advance the division's mission.Managing and supervising programmatic endeavors for students as needed.Responsible for attending and facilitating programs and meetings that occur outside of traditional business hours.Summer program management - coordinating all summer operations for the assigned living area, including organizing staffing, preparing the building, managing billing, and overseeing check-in and check-out processes. Serving as a liaison to custodial and maintenance services, the Monmouth University Police Department, and other relevant departments.Travel : Must respond to incidents at university-owned housing located one mile from the main campus.Minimum Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree.Two years of experience working in residential life, student life, or a related field at the undergraduate or graduate level, or in a youth residential environment.A valid driver's license in your state of residence and have no serious violations (Type A) within the past five (5) years and no more than three (3) moving violations (Type B) in the past three (3) years.Must have reliable transportation to drive to local university sites as needed.Must have sound decision-making skills, the ability to work independently, and the ability to manage a crisis intervention protocol on campus.Must be willing to learn various functions of the university computer system, e.g. judicial tracking system, damage billing system, and the Ellucian Colleague interface.A demonstrable commitment to diversity and supporting the university's educational mission and strategic initiatives.Ability to reside on campus.Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.Must be able to treat confidential and sensitive information appropriately.Must be able to operate a variety of office equipment.Basic knowledge of MS Word 2016 and Excel 2016.Preferred Qualifications :
Master's degree in student personnel services or related field.One year of experience in supervising programming initiatives within the halls or a communal setting.The candidate possesses knowledge of judicial programs, crisis management, student leadership, and diversity programming.Experience in advising student groups in a college or university environment; experience with RHA or similar organizations.Professional higher-education experience beyond the graduate level.Additional Application Material Required :
Monmouth University requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted via the university's career portal. In addition to the application, candidates should upload the following :
Resume or Curriculum VitaeCover LetterOptional Documents :
Professional ReferencesOther DocumentQuestions regarding this search should be directed to : Barbara Santos at bsantos@monmouth.edu or 732-263-5629.
Note to Applicants : Please keep in mind that a job posted as "Open until filled" may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.
Working at Monmouth University perks :
403(b) Retirement Plan (8% employer contribution)Generous Paid Time OffMedical, Dental & Vision Insurance BenefitsTuition Remission for employee upon hireTuition Remission for spouse or civil-union partner and IRS dependent after one-year of full-time continuous employmentEmployer paid Short & Long-Term DisabilityEmployer sponsored Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP), FSA, Telehealth and moreTo view a full list of benefits, visit our benefits page at : https : / / www.monmouth.edu / hr / benefits / .