Area Coordinator I

The George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in housing while employed

Job summary

The George Washington University’s Division for Student Affairs seeks an Area Coordinator I to lead residential communities, supervise undergraduate staff, and promote belonging and learning in campus housing.

This live-in position oversees residence halls, coordinates with campus partners, and supports summer programs and housing operations while ensuring safety and student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree conferred by start date.
• Must live on campus as a condition of employment.
• Master’s degree in higher education administration or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of one or more residence halls, including community development and occupancy.
• Recruit, advise, and support Hall Council members and student leadership.
• Provide direct supervision of undergraduate student staff and support their development.
• Build relationships with residents and connect students to campus resources.
• Respond to room and suitemate conflicts, including mediations and follow-up.
• Collaborate with Living-Learning Community partners to oversee programs and events.
• Implement Residential Curriculum and supervise student staff in planning educational activities.
• Support program budgets and assist in summer housing operations.
• Uphold policies and participate in a 24/7 on-call system.

Skills

Student supervision

Community building

Customer service

Crisis response

Relationship building

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in higher education administration or related field

Job description

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.

Posting Details

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.

• Manage the daily operations of one or more residence halls, including community development, building operations, occupancy management, seasonal transitions, and student support. This may include providing interim support for additional residence halls during staffing vacancies.
• Recruit, advise, and support Hall Council members and student leadership within assigned residential communities.
• Provide direct supervision of undergraduate student staff and support their development as community leaders.
• In partnership with undergraduate student staff, build relationships with residents to identify needs and connect students with appropriate campus resources.
• Respond to and manage room and suitemate conflicts, including mediations, student and parent/guardian follow-up, and oversight of the Roommate Success Plan process.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with LivingLearning Community partners, Faculty-in-Residence, Chaplains-in-Residence, student leadership organizations (Residence Hall Association and National Residence Hall Honorary), and campus partners across and beyond the Division for Student Affairs. Oversee the day-to-day operations of Living-Learning Communities in assigned residence halls in partnership with CLRE leadership.
• Implement CLRE’s Residential Curriculum, Rev UP@Home, by supervising undergraduate student staff in planning and facilitating educational and social programs, dialogue initiatives, campus engagement opportunities, and intentional interactions with residents.
• Manage programmatic budgets for assigned residential communities in partnership with an Assistant Director of Residential Education.
• Advise student organizations.
• Serve on and co-lead departmental focus areas (committees) and, when applicable, serve in collateral assignments as a liaison to other university departments, supporting projects, events, and initiatives.
• Collaborate with campus partners—including Conflict Education & Student Accountability, Student Outreach & Support, Counseling and Psychological Services, and local and university law enforcement— to address community standards concerns, conduct processes, and student wellbeing.
• Uphold university policies and community standards and participate in a 24/7 rotating on-call system to respond to residential incidents and campus emergencies, including documenting and escalating concerns as appropriate.
• Support divisional and university initiatives, including new student orientation, student success programs, and university events and traditions.

This position is a live-in position and does require weekend and after-hours work.

Performs other duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

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.

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.

Hiring Range

$44,985.20 - $57,788.56

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Healthcare Benefits

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: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department: Division of Student Affairs

Family: Student Affairs

Sub-Family: Residential Education

Stream: Individual Contributor

Level: Level 1

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours Per Week: 40

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? Yes

Employee Onsite Status: Essential onsite

Telework: No

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? No

Posting Number: S014508

Job Open Date: 10/07/2026

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.