Area Coordinator

University of New England; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Area Coordinator (AC) at the University of New England in Biddeford, Maine, is a full-time, 12-month live-in professional who reports to the Director of Housing and Residential/Commuter Life. The AC fosters student development by building inclusive, safe communities in residence halls and overseeing facilities, including supervision of a student staff team.

This role requires flexibility beyond standard hours, including nights and weekends, and participation in a duty rotation, emergency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience supervising students or advising student clubs is desirable.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends; live on campus; strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Foster student development by building inclusive, safe communities in residence halls.
• Oversee residence hall facilities and supervise a student staff team (RA’s).
• Provide developmental conversations and support for personal, emotional, social, academic, career and health needs of students.
• Collaborate with campus partners to plan and implement department events and policies.
• Participate in daily duty coverage and emergency response as part of a rotation.
• Maintain open office hours and serve as a resource for students, parents, and UNE community.

Skills

Supervising students

Student development theory

Communication skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The Area Coordinator (AC) serves as a student-facing member of the Division of Student Affairs at the University of New England ( UNE ), supporting the institution’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategic Priorities. As part of the department of Housing and Residential/Commuter Life, the AC is a full-time, 12-month live-in professional position, supervised by the Director of Housing and Residential/Commuter Life, with direct accountability to the Associate Director.

The AC is responsible for fostering student development by building supportive, inclusive, and safe communities in residence halls. This involves high-touch interaction with students, overseeing residence hall facilities, and supervising a student staff team. The role requires flexibility beyond standard office hours, including nights and weekends.

About The University of New England

UNE is Maine’s largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands‑on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state’s top provider of health professionals and home to Maine’s only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.

Benefits Overview

• Multiple health and dental plan options, plus vision coverage.
• Up to 8% retirement plan match.
• Generous leave time, including vacation, sick, and personal time, and 12+ holidays per year.
• Educational benefits:
  • UNE tuition waiver for employees, spouses, and domestic partners
• Participate in the creation and implementation of the Housing department and division vision, mission and goals.
  • Commit to and genuinely work toward building a cohesive department team.
  • Dedicate to a student‑centered approach, demonstrate initiative in reaching out and building relationships.
  • Collaboratively develop, design and communicate department procedures manuals, protocols and similar documentation to ensure continuity.
• Review, refine and implement the department’s Community Development Model with both student development theory and learning outcomes in mind.
  • Advise Resident Advisors as to the creation and support of floor communities.
  • Provide developmental conversations and support for personal, emotional, social, academic, career and health related needs of individual students.
  • Serve as a resource for students, parents and the UNE community.
  • Informally investigate, assess and determine appropriate methods of resolving various interpersonal and community problems in the halls such as conflicts between roommates or floor mates, vandalism, etc.
  • Work with the Director of Student Resolutions to interpret and enforce University and residence life policies and procedures governing student behavior.
• Select, train, supervise and mentor Resident Advisors (RA’s).
• Brainstorm and assume responsibility for summer project work on behalf of the department.
  • Supervise summer RA staff as assigned.
  • Participate in Summer Orientation by presenting sessions, providing tours, and supporting activities.
• Provide support to commuter students including but not limited to:
  • Supervision and coordination a variety of special programs and events for commuters.
  • Plan and implement educational programs to support commuter life that provide focus on the developmental needs of this population
  • Hire and supervisor upper class students to serve as Commuter Life Mentors.
• Participate in daily duty coverage on a rotational basis with the other AC’s throughout the entire calendar year including holidays.
  • In consultation with supervisors and in collaboration with other departments on and off campus, provide oversight for emergency situations (including physical, medical and psychiatric emergencies).
  • Provide appropriate follow up for emergency situations to include reconnecting with students, making referrals, working with parents, and communicating with student development theory and learning outcomes in mind.
• Maintain regularly scheduled open office hours in area and main office coverage as needed particularly in the summer months and breaks.
• Collaborate with campus partners in the planning and implementation of campus wide events and activities as needed. Attendance at these events may be mandatory.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, or a related field is required; Master’s degree preferred, or a combination of education and experience with comparable knowledge and skills.

• Experience in supervising students and/or advising student clubs/organizations is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience working effectively within a residence life department.
• Ability to meet deadlines, take initiative, and independently manage complex assignments.
• Strong commitment to teamwork and collaboration.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral), with the ability to engage a variety of audiences including students, parents, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of University personnel and external partners.
• Experience facilitating training sessions and workshops.
• Willingness to participate in a duty rotation for emergency response and policy enforcement.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Must live on campus and maintain high visibility in residence halls, dining areas, and campus events.

EEO Statement Summary

Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.

Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for clinical activity.

Additional Note

This position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extension.

Anticipated Pay Range

Anticipated Pay Range $46,500