Community Coordinator

Florida Atlantic University; Boca Raton, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

State retirement options

Paid time off

PSLF program

Sick Leave Pool

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Florida Atlantic University invites applications for a Community Coordinator in Boca Raton, FL. The role supports student wellbeing and belonging by developing programs and engagement opportunities that enhance the student experience.

The position includes interviewing, selecting, training, and supervising a team of 8-14 Resident Assistants; contributing to the residential curriculum; and managing budgets with fiscal responsibility.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in an appropriate area, or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience.
• Experience supervising student staff and managing a budget.
• Ability to develop and assess programs and curricula.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interview, select, train, supervise, and evaluate a team of 8-14 Resident Assistants.
• Assist with implementing and assessing a residential curriculum.
• Contribute to an assessment plan and use data to improve programs.
• Recruit, advise, develop, and support the Community Council.
• Manage hall budgets and university purchasing card usage.
• Administer Student Conduct processes and ensure policy compliance.
• Educate staff and students to enforce policies and provide referrals when needed.
• Serve as a customer service representative for the department and university.
• Maintain relationships with facilities staff and conduct health and safety inspections.
• Review on-call and incident reports and follow up as required.

Skills

Interviewing

Team supervision

Staff training

Budget management

Student wellbeing

Policy compliance

Customer service

Education

Master's degree in an appropriate field

Bachelor's degree with two years of related experience

Job description

**Position Summary:**Florida Atlantic University is seeking a **Community Coordinator** in Boca Raton, FL.The Community Coordinator supports students' success by fostering an inclusive and welcoming community where students feel a sense of belonging. This role helps develop and implement programs, initiatives, and engagement opportunities that promote student wellbeing, strengthen connections, and enhance the overall student experience.**Summary of** **Responsibilities:** * Interview, select, train, supervise, and evaluate a team of 8-14 Resident Assistants.* Assist with implementing and assessing a residential curriculum.* Contribute to a comprehensive assessment plan and utilize data to make evidence-based enhancements to programs and services.* Actively recruit, advise, develop, and support the Community Council.* Manage hall budgets for programming and supplies. Fiscally responsible for the use of a university purchasing card.* Assist with hall opening/closing procedures.* Advise students with personal and emotional conflicts and act as a referral agent for other campus resources. Provide follow-up and support student wellbeing.* Administer Student Conduct process through adjudication of cases involving policy violations.* Interpret and ensure compliance with departmental and university policies, guidelines, and other relevant regulations. Educate staff and students to enforce policies.* Serve as a customer service representative of the department and university.* Maintain positive working relationships with custodians, maintenance specialists, and other facilities personnel.* Execute health and safety inspections for the residence hall.* Review on-call reports and incident reports daily and provide necessary follow-up.**FAU Benefits and Perks**If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:* Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.* State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.* State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.* Sick Leave Pool Program.* Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).* Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day* Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply). For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php**Explore Living in Palm Beach County**The goal is to provide local employers and new employees in the area a comprehensive guide with places to live. View it here: Discover Housing Resources in Palm Beach County | BDB**Minimum Qualifications:**Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.**Salary:**$51,500.00 - $53,045.00 Annually. Administrative Managerial Professional (AMP).**College or Department:**Student Affairs.**Location:**Boca Raton**Work Days and Hours:**Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Some evenings and weekends.**Application Deadline:**2026-10-06**Special Instructions to Applicant:**APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: Resume Cover letter OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED: Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment. PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED: Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check. REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS: Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at [e-mail]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.