Area Coordinator I

George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition benefits

Well-being programs

Retirement savings

Job summary

The Area Coordinator I (AC) at George Washington University lives on campus and oversees one or more residence halls, serving as a primary contact for residential students alongside undergraduates. You will cultivate a positive community, supervise student leaders, and respond to incidents to support belonging and learning.

You will coordinate interventions, work with campus partners, and manage residence hall operations including summer housing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree conferred by start date.
• Live on campus as a condition of employment.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in higher education administration, counseling, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Supervise undergraduate student leaders in residential communities.
• Coordinate interventions and respond to complex incidents and resident concerns.
• Collaborate with campus partners to promote student success.
• Oversee residence halls and Summer operations; manage on-site housing during internships and programs.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Crisis response

Student supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:

The Division for Student Affairs at The George Washington University fosters student learning and development by creating communities that support personal growth, connection, and belonging. Through programs, services, and activities, the division promotes engagement, diversity, and inclusion while advancing the university’s commitment to being both academically rigorous and student-centered.
The Area Coordinator I (AC) implements the vision, mission, and priorities of Campus Living and Residential Education (CLRE) within the residential communities. ACs oversee one or more residence halls and serve as a primary point of contact for residential students alongside undergraduate student staff. In this role, ACs cultivate a positive community environment, provide high-quality customer service, and supervise undergraduate student leaders to foster belonging, well-being, and student learning.
ACs coordinate interventions and provide support to students and their families, respond to complex incidents and resident concerns, and collaborate with campus partners to promote student success. The position also includes administrative and operational responsibilities related to residence hall management, including summer operations. During the summer, ACs oversee residential students participating in internships, short-term programs, and extended-stay housing.
Position Summary

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Qualified candidates are required to live on campus as a condition of employment.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in higher education administration, counseling, or related field preferred.
• Experience supervising, advising, and developing undergraduate student leaders in a residential or student affairs setting.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and establish a visible presence within residential communities.
• Experience managing student concerns, including crisis response, case management, and coordination with campus partners and families.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills with the ability to effectively engage diverse student populations.
• Ability to navigate conflict, change, and ambiguity while supporting a positive residential community environment.
• Demonstrated collaboration with faculty, campus partners, and external departments to support student success.
• Experience designing initiatives or programs that foster belonging and connect residential students to campus and local communities.
• Commitment to equitable, student-centered practices in residential education.
• Interest in supporting summer conference operations or other residential programs during non-academic periods.

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. JOB DETAILS

Campus Location:

Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department:

College/School/Department: Division of Student Affairs

Sub-Family

Sub-Family Residential Education

Level

Level Level 1

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours Per Week:

Hours Per Week: 40

Work Schedule:

Work Schedule: Hours for this position may vary and allow for flexibility, but generally occur Monday - Friday between 10:00 am - 9:00 pm, and will require some evenings and weekends.

Will this job require the employee to work on site?

Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes

Telework:

Telework: No

Required Background Check:

Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

Internal Applicants Only?

Internal Applicants Only? No

Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently employed with The George Washington University?
  • No
  • Yes
• * For current GW employees, have you completed your Introductory Employment Period (IEP)? (As a reminder,employees in their IEP are not eligible to apply for other internal university staff and research positions until the IEP is complete.)
  • Yes, IEP complete
  • No, still in IEP
  • N/a - not a current GW employee
• * What is your salary range expectation?

  (Open Ended Question)

Documents needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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