Area Coordinator

Loyola University Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 53,040 - 66,300; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University Maryland is seeking an Area Coordinator responsible for the supervision of student staff and the support of residents. This full-time live-in position involves leadership, crisis management, and ensuring a safe living environment for students.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree and at least one year of experience in student affairs or as a Resident Advisor. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in student affairs or as a Resident Advisor.
• Experience with responding to and providing support to students in crisis.

Responsibilities

• Supervise student staff, including training and development.
• Ensure a high level of care and support for residents.
• Participate in selection, training, and mentorship of student staff.
• Respond to student emergency contacts and provide support.
• Participate in after-hours on-call rotation.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Organization

Problem-solving skills

Ability to motivate others

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Area Coordinator

Position Title: Area Coordinator

Employee Type: Regular, Full time, Office/Department Residence Life and Housing, Remote and hybrid positions are open to applicants based in selected states.

Compensation Range: $53,040.00 - $66,300.00.

Anticipated Start Date: Monday, June 01, 2026. Estimated End Date (if Temporary or Visiting): 08/01/2026.

Position Duties

The Area Coordinator (AC) is a full time live‑in professional staff member reporting directly to the Director of Residence Life and Housing and responsible for direct supervision of student staff, including their training and development. The AC will supervise a Senior Resident Assistant, Resident Assistants, and Desk Attendants (the number of employees ranges based on community assignments) and oversee 300–600 residents across individual or multiple residence halls.

Essential Functions

• Leadership, Development, and Support: Build a culture of personal responsibility within their residential community; Ensure a high level of care, student development and customer service; Establish rapport with residents through daily interactions and consistent presence and role modeling; Assist students with academic, social, spiritual, and personal needs; Mediate conflicts and resolve issues as they arise; Act as a resource, maintaining knowledge and referring students to campus resources.
• Participate in the selection, training, and mentorship of student staff for student success.
• Maintain knowledge of and educate students on university policies and community expectations; Investigate incident reports and take appropriate actions, which includes working with the Office of Student Integrity.

Department Operations

• Under the direction of the housing operations team, support housing operations processes, hall openings and closings, and report facilities/hall concerns.
• Actively respond to student emergency contacts / family calls and outreach.
• Provide budget management for staff development, team building, and the execution of educational hall programming.
• Actively participate in the after‑hours on‑call rotation and complete accurate and timely administrative reports and paperwork.
• Support committee work; Supervise area staff including SRAs, RAs through regularly scheduled staff meetings, one‑on‑one meetings, and additional/ongoing training for hall staff.
• Provide leadership during times of crisis and emergencies: ACs are essential staff when the campus is experiencing a crisis or other emergency that may require an in‑person response.

Physical/Environmental Demands

Area coordinators serve on call and may have to respond to all areas of campus, often using stairs, elevators or ramps. While on call, they must be able to respond to campus issues within approximately 20–30 minutes. The position requires on‑campus living in a dorm, apartment, townhome, or house.

Education Required

Bachelor’s Degree.

Education Preferred

Field of Study: None specified.

Professional Licensure

None specified.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 1 year experience in student affairs or as a Resident Advisor.
• Experience with responding to and providing support to students in crisis.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication, organization, problem‑solving skills, ability to work collaboratively with others, and the ability to motivate others and build cohesive teams.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of constituents.
• Ability to support the University's goals for institutional diversity, as well as the goals and values of a Catholic, Jesuit education.
• Ability to work autonomously and interdependently as needed.

Employment Eligibility

• All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and complete employment eligibility verification by the first day of employment.
• Applicants are not sponsored for visas.

Diversity Statement

Loyola University Maryland strongly values the benefits that diversity brings to the workplace. In accord with its Ignatian values, the University is committed to creating and promoting a community that recognizes the inherent value and dignity of each person. Loyola does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected classification.