Area Coordinator - Office of Community Living

Marietta College; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in furnished apartment

Salaried position

Pet-friendly campus

Job summary

Marietta College is seeking an Area Coordinator (AC) who will be a live-in professional in the Division of Student Life. The AC will supervise a housing complex, mentor paraprofessional staff, and collaborate with campus partners to support student growth and success.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with a preference for a Master's in Counseling or Higher Education. Availability for evening and weekend hours is expected as part of supervisory duties, with opportunities for collateral

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred in Counseling, College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, or related field.
• 1–2 years of residence life experience preferred (RA, graduate level, or professional).
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities; ability to collaborate with students and campus partners.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently.
• Evening and weekend hours required for supervisory responsibilities and on-call duties.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a designated residence complex and paraprofessional staff.
• Develop and maintain an engaged residential community; communicate with residents through meetings and discussions.
• Oversee operations: safety, maintenance, inventories, and occupancy management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Collaboration

Crisis response

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

For nearly two centuries, Marietta College has embraced its commitment to serving young adults seeking to better their lives and to turn their life's passions into actionable good in the world. Committed to a contemporary liberal arts education and home to the 16th oldest chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, Marietta offers more than 40 undergraduate programs as well as graduate programs in Physician Assistant Studies, Sustainability Leadership, and Psychology.

At Marietta, students learn from talented faculty members who are respected in their fields and wholly dedicated to teaching the next generation of leaders. Our professors share their knowledge with students and challenge them to develop their skillsets through serious research, experiential opportunities, and internships. Every student completes Marietta's rigorous General Education Curriculum, which builds strong communication skills and exposes students to new ideas and interests.

Our varsity athletic teams compete in NCAA Division III and against some of the best in the nation as a member of the Ohio Athletic Conference and Mid-Atlantic Rowing Conference. Marietta has won six national championships and 64 conference titles, including an OAC-record 46 baseball titles.

More than 26,000 living members of The Long Blue Line proudly support their alma mater and help current students gain internships and connections into their chosen industries. This support, in addition to the vibrant growth on campus, is one of the reasons why The Chronicle of Higher Education named Marietta College one of the Great Colleges to Work For.

The College sits on 90 picturesque acres in Marietta, Ohio, located just blocks from a historic downtown and the Ohio River.

For more information about the College, please visit marietta.edu.

Job Description:

The Area Coordinator (AC) is an integral part of the Office of Community Living at Marietta College. Marietta is a primarily residential campus, with housing options ranging from traditional rooms to apartments and suites. The AC manages a specific grouping of residence halls on campus and advances the College's mission by supervising student paraprofessional staff, implementing strategies for community development, and engaging students in a program of community standards that fosters the mitigation of challenges within our residential community. The AC creates a climate that supports student growth and development by participating actively in the campus community and collaborating with colleagues in Student Life and other units on campus to support our students' engagement and success.

The Area Coordinator (AC) is a professional staff member in the Division of Student Life. This is a full-time, live-in position with holistic responsibility for the supervision and oversight of a designated housing complex. In addition, there is a strong possibility that the AC will be able to have a collateral assignment within one of the following areas in Student Life: Greek Life, Campus Programming, Diversity and Inclusion, or New Student Engagement and Transition Programming. Any such collateral assignments will be made with the best interests of both the AC and the specific office in mind. The AC will:

• Establish and maintain a healthy, actively engaged residential community and communicate with residents living in their area through individual contacts, meetings, and facilitated discussions
• Maintain office hours that provide access to students and be available and visible at departmental and divisional programs and events
• Manage all operational functions for assigned residential area ensuring safety, building maintenance, room and common area inventories, damage assessments, supervising opening and closing of the facilities throughout the year including assignments and occupancy management
• Create and maintain an engaging living community that enhances the academic experience
• Directly and indirectly supervise graduate/undergraduate staff and/or designated ACUHO-I intern(s) within their designated complex
• Provide and participate in professional staff on-call coverage and duty schedule and respond as needed to crisis and emergency situations, communicate with all necessary levels of staff during emergency situations
• Provide leadership and direction to residential students through individual conferences, programs, and interactions with students in and out of the Community Living Office
• Provide intervention and referral for students experiencing interpersonal, developmental, or academic difficulties
• Collaborate with campus colleagues, including but not limited to: Marietta College Police Department, Admissions, Student Financial Services, Physical Plant, Student Accounts, Dining, Student Life colleagues, and faculty
• Represent the Office of Community Living in a variety of forums on- and off-campus; attend, conduct, or participate in a variety of meetings as assigned
• Address student and parent issues and resolve them in a satisfactory manner
• Mediate roommate, suite, apartment, or hall conflicts with sound judgment and follow-through
• Serve as a hearing officer for violations of the Student Code of Conduct
• If possible, complete training to become a Title IX pool member, assisting with gender-based conduct hearings when needed
• Actively support the college's recruitment and retention efforts
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Community Living

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required, with strong preference for a Master's degree in Counseling, College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in residence life is strongly preferred (RA, graduate level experience, and/or professional experience)
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills; ability to engage and work in collaboration with others (students, parents, campus partners)
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects
• Ability to work independently
• Availability to work evening and weekend hours as required for supervisory responsibilities, program support, and on-call duties

Additional Information:

• Live-in position with furnished apartment
• Salaried position in an environment that is supportive of work-life balance
• Partner and pet-friendly campus
• Looking for qualified applicants who are allergic to mediocrity and excited to advance the Community Living program to new heights!

Check out the exciting news regarding plans for updated first-year student housing made possible by Marietta College's recent $55 million gift:https://www.marietta.edu/article/55-million-investment-mariettas-future

Marietta College is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Marietta College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender orientation, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.