Residential Area Coordinator

Brown University; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in housing

Partial meal plan

Job summary

Brown University seeks a Residential Area Coordinator to support its living-learning environment in undergraduate residences and collaborate with Campus Life to deliver a co-curricular residential curriculum aligned with Brown's Liberal Learning Goals.

The role reports to an Assistant Director, supervises a student staff, participates in after-hours on-call, and requires night and weekend work. It is a 12-month, live-in position with a two-bedroom apartment and partial meal plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years in higher education/student affairs admin.
• Experience supervising paraprofessional staff and implementing programs.
• Experience addressing diverse student needs and populations.
• Experience with residential programs is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and support Brown's residential curriculum and experiences.
• Supervise student staff and collaborate with Campus Life.
• Respond to student emergencies via after-hours on-call.
• Foster growth and development of residents and address concerns.
• Support administrative and operational functions for the team.

Skills

Student development

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Independent work

Written and oral communication

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Computer software & databases

Job description

Residential Area Coordinator

Brown University

Job Description

The Residential Area Coordinator is essential in implementing andsupporting Brown's and Campus Life's residential curriculum andacademic year experiences. To accomplish this primary function andpurpose, the Residential Area Coordinator works closely withcolleagues in Campus Life and other offices to deliver anintentional co-curricular living-learning environment in theundergraduate residences that is aligned with Brown's LiberalLearning Goals for its Open Curriculum; Brown's values, voice, andmission; and Campus Life divisional goals for the studentexperience. The Residential Area Coordinator accomplishes theseoutcomes by contributing to a dynamic and engaged professional andstudent staff team whose practice is innovative, centers studentdevelopment and learning, and partners actively with students andcolleagues. Residential Area Coordinators achieve these goalsthrough fostering the growth and development of their residents,responding to community concerns, addressing policy violations,supervising student staff, and supporting administrative andoperational functions for the Strategic Assessment and StudentExperience team. Residential Area Coordinators will participate inthe University's after-hours on-call system and respond to studentemergencies. Reporting to an Assistant Director, the ResidentialArea Coordinator will supervise a student staff team andcollaborate with professional colleagues to serve a group ofbuildings within the First Year Experience, Greek, Program Theme,or Upper Division Area. Night and weekend work is required. This isa 12-month, live-in position (one/two-bedroom apartment provided),with a partial meal plan while classes are in session.

Note: This is a three-year, fixed-term position.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in higher education/studentaffairs administration, including administrative experience inresidential, educational or similar organizations, requiredinclusiveof a minimum of one year of experience supervisingparaprofessional staff and implementing programs (preferably in auniversity setting) required.
• Experience developing programs and initiatives that areresponsive to the needs of a diverse student population, includingstudents from historically underrepresented groups.
• Experience with residential programs, student supportinitiatives, and work in a higher education setting is stronglypreferred.

Job Competencies

• Working knowledge of principles, practices, and theories ofstudent learning and development; understanding of the cultural,social, and educational needs of students in residentialcommunities.
• Demonstrated ability to creatively and efficiently solveproblems, using sound judgment, assuming ownership of a problem,and resolving challenges in a collaborative manner.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in groups.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing andorally.
• Skill and familiarity with the latest software, databasesystems, and computer literacy.

Background Check

All offers of employment are contingentupon a successful criminal background check and educationverification satisfactory to Brown.

Benefits of Working at Brown

Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working atBrown.

Recruiting Start Date

2026-10-28

Job Posting Title

Residential Area Coordinator

Department

Strategic Assessment and the Student Experience

Grade

Grade 9

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Position Work Location

Hybrid

Submission Guidelines

The designated Position WorkLocation for each position determines the approved modalityof work. Positions are classified based on the operational andbusiness needs of the department and may be designated as on-site,hybrid, or remote. Employees with a designated position work location as remote mustreside and perform their work in a state where Brown University isregistered to do business. Brown University is a registeredemployer in the following states: Rhode Island, California,Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York,New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.

Please note that to be considered for a staff position at BrownUniversity, you must submit a separate application for eachposition you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewedonly for the specific position to which they are submitted and arenot automatically considered for future openings.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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