Alvernia
Area Coordinator
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Job Summary:
Situated within the Office of Residence Life (ORL), the Area Coordinator (AC) role is responsible for fostering a vibrant, safe, and inclusive residential community that supports student success, personal development, and engagement on campus. This position aims to provide a residential environment that supports student development and the mission of the university. The Area Coordinator reports to the Executive Director of Residence Life. Position is a 40-plus-hour/week live-in position, including a university-assigned meal plan during the academic year, with rotating on-call/after-hours responsibilities.
Essential Functions:
• Promote Franciscan ideals and adherence to the Mission of the University as demonstrated by the University Ideal Characteristics. As we are an equal opportunity employer committed to Franciscan values, all employees share responsibility for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the performance of their roles while demonstrating: service orientation, respect for all, intellectual curiosity, solution focus and innovation, and mutual accountability.
• Work with the Executive Director of Residence Life & Housing, the Assistant Director of Housing, the Resident Assistant (RA) staff, Community Standards, and Public Safety teams to develop a residential environment that supports the academic mission of the University and that balances the need for sleep, study, and community development.
• Supervise and evaluate student Resident Assistant staff.
• Conduct bi-weekly RA staff meetings and bi-weekly individual Resident Assistant one-on-one meetings.
• Serve as a Community Standards Conference Officer when necessary.
• Serve as the first level of response for on-call RAs during and after business hours. Is available for coverage during break and holiday periods as needed.
• With the Executive Director of Residence Life/Assistant Director of Housing, plays an active role in the development, coordination, and implementation of RA training and RA selection processes.
• Assist the Executive Director/Assistant Director with the implementation of housing processes, such as residence hall marketing, room selection, and new student assignments.
• Assist with all major ORL & University Life programming efforts.
• Assist the Executive Director/Assistant Director with building operations of residential facilities, including opening and closing of the halls.
• Develop proficiency and maintain skills in using eRezLife and other platforms as needed.
• This position is part of the "essential personnel" required to be on campus in the event of any campus emergency/ shutdown situations (e.g., weather, pandemic, etc.).
Additional Responsibilities:
• Promote Franciscan ideals and adherence to the Mission of the University.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by the Executive Director/Assistant Director.
• Serves on university-wide committees as assigned. Revised: July 2025
Qualifications/Education:
• Commitment to the mission statement, core values, and goals of Alvernia University.
• Bachelor's degree required, Master's/Certification in Higher Education preferred
• Previous experience as a Resident Assistant strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication, judgment, and leadership skills required.
Physical Requirements:
• Attendance is required in order to perform the duties of this job.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
Situated within the Office of Residence Life (ORL), the Area Coordinator (AC) role is responsible for fostering a vibrant, safe, and inclusive residential community that supports student success, personal development, and engagement on campus. This position aims to provide a residential environment that supports student development and the mission of the university. The Area Coordinator reports to the Executive Director of Residence Life. Position is a 40-plus-hour/week live-in position, including a university-assigned meal plan during the academic year, with rotating on-call/after-hours responsibilities.
Essential Functions:
• Promote Franciscan ideals and adherence to the Mission of the University as demonstrated by the University Ideal Characteristics. As we are an equal opportunity employer committed to Franciscan values, all employees share responsibility for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the performance of their roles while demonstrating: service orientation, respect for all, intellectual curiosity, solution focus and innovation, and mutual accountability.
• Work with the Executive Director of Residence Life & Housing, the Assistant Director of Housing, the Resident Assistant (RA) staff, Community Standards, and Public Safety teams to develop a residential environment that supports the academic mission of the University and that balances the need for sleep, study, and community development.
• Supervise and evaluate student Resident Assistant staff.
• Conduct bi-weekly RA staff meetings and bi-weekly individual Resident Assistant one-on-one meetings.
• Serve as a Community Standards Conference Officer when necessary.
• Serve as the first level of response for on-call RAs during and after business hours. Is available for coverage during break and holiday periods as needed.
• With the Executive Director of Residence Life/Assistant Director of Housing, plays an active role in the development, coordination, and implementation of RA training and RA selection processes.
• Assist the Executive Director/Assistant Director with the implementation of housing processes, such as residence hall marketing, room selection, and new student assignments.
• Assist with all major ORL & University Life programming efforts.
• Assist the Executive Director/Assistant Director with building operations of residential facilities, including opening and closing of the halls.
• Develop proficiency and maintain skills in using eRezLife and other platforms as needed.
• This position is part of the "essential personnel" required to be on campus in the event of any campus emergency/ shutdown situations (e.g., weather, pandemic, etc.).
Additional Responsibilities:
• Promote Franciscan ideals and adherence to the Mission of the University.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by the Executive Director/Assistant Director.
• Serves on university-wide committees as assigned. Revised: July 2025
Qualifications/Education:
• Commitment to the mission statement, core values, and goals of Alvernia University.
• Bachelor's degree required, Master's/Certification in Higher Education preferred
• Previous experience as a Resident Assistant strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication, judgment, and leadership skills required.
Physical Requirements:
• Attendance is required in order to perform the duties of this job.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.