Live-In Area Coordinator: Engagement & Leadership

MCPHS; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

MCPHS seeks an Area Coordinator, Engagement and Leadership, to oversee live-in housing for 300+ students within the Residence Life program. The role emphasizes supervision, training, and student development across multiple residences and COF facilities.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a related field, strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and the ability to manage large staff teams while ensuring a supportive, academically oriented living environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in residential life or student affairs is required.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills are essential.
• Ability to supervise large multi-building staff teams and manage complex logistics.

Responsibilities

• Supervise 9 Resident Assistants with mentorship, evaluations, and development.
• Lead RA recruitment, hiring, and training for ~200 applicants annually.
• Oversee daily operations for multiple residential communities and partner facilities.
• Coordinate cross-institutional partnerships and staff trainings across the COF consortium.
• Serve as hearing officer for Student Conduct and participate in after-hours on-call rotation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring

Organization

Communication

Staff development

Education

Master’s degree in residential life or student affairs

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Data management systems

Social media platforms

Job description

MCPHS seeks an Area Coordinator, Engagement and Leadership, to oversee live-in housing for 300+ students within the Residence Life program. The role emphasizes supervision, training, and student development across multiple residences and COF facilities.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a related field, strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and the ability to manage large staff teams while ensuring a supportive, academically oriented living environment.