Residential Area Coordinator

Brown University; Rhode Island; Ibrido; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

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Brown University is seeking a Residential Area Coordinator to implement Brown’s residential curriculum and year experiences within undergraduate residences. The role involves fostering resident growth, responding to concerns, and supervising student staff as part of Campus Life’s supportive team.

Reporting to an Assistant Director, you will collaborate with colleagues across offices to deliver a dynamic living-learning environment aligned with Brown’s Liberal Learning Goals.

Competenze

• Understanding of student learning and development principles.
• Experience addressing diverse student populations.
• Ability to implement programs responsive to resident needs.

Mansioni

• Foster growth and development of residents and supervise paraprofessional staff.
• Respond to community concerns and address policy violations.
• Support administrative and operational functions for the Strategic Assessment and Student Experience team.
• Collaborate with professional colleagues and campus partners to deliver a co-curricular living-learning environment.

Conoscenze

Student development

Program planning

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

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Job Description:The Residential Area Coordinator is essential in implementing and supporting Brown’s and Campus Life’s residential curriculum and academic year experiences. To accomplish this primary function and purpose, the Residential Area Coordinator works closely with colleagues in Campus Life and other offices to deliver an intentional co-curricular living-learning environment in the undergraduate residences that is aligned with Brown’s Liberal Learning Goals for its Open Curriculum; Brown’s values, voice, and mission; and Campus Life divisional goals for the student experience. The Residential Area Coordinator accomplishes these outcomes by contributing to a dynamic and engaged professional and student staff team whose practice is innovative, centers student development and learning, and partners actively with students and colleagues. Residential Area Coordinators achieve these goals through fostering the growth and development of their residents, responding to community concerns, addressing policy violations, supervising student staff, and supporting administrative and operational functions for the Strategic Assessment and Student Experience team. Residential Area Coordinators will participate in the University's after-hours on-call system and respond to student emergencies. Reporting to an Assistant Director, the Residential Area Coordinator will supervise a student staff team and collaborate with professional colleagues to serve a group of buildings within the First Year Experience, Greek, Program Theme, or Upper Division Area. Night and weekend work is required. This is a 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.Job QualificationsEducation and ExperienceBachelor’s degree required, Master's degree preferred.Minimum of 2 years’ experience in higher education/student affairs administration, including administrative experience in residential, educational or similar organizations, required inclusive of a minimum of one year of experience supervising paraprofessional staff and implementing programs (preferably in a university setting) required.Experience developing programs and initiatives that are responsive to the needs of a diverse student population, including students from historically underrepresented groups.Experience with residential programs, student support initiatives, and work in a higher education setting is strongly preferred.Job CompetenciesWorking knowledge of principles, practices, and theories of student learning and development; understanding of the cultural, social, and educational needs of students in residential communities.Demonstrated ability to creatively and efficiently solve problems, 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 and orally.Skill and familiarity with the latest software, database systems, and computer literacy.Background Check: All offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.Additional Information: Please submit a resume and cover letter when applying for this position. To learn about benefits at Brown University, visit the Brown University benefits page.Benefits of Working at Brown:Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.Recruiting Start Date:2026-10-28Job Posting Title:Residential Area CoordinatorDepartment:Strategic Assessment and the Student ExperienceGrade:Grade 9Worker Type:EmployeeWorker Sub-Type:Fixed Term (Fixed Term)Time Type:Full timeScheduled Weekly Hours:37.5Position Work Location:HybridSubmission Guidelines:The designated Position Work Location for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer 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 Brown University, you must submit a separate application for each position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are not automatically considered for future openings.This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.Still Have Questions?If you have any questions you may contact [e-mail] is an E-Verify Employer.EEO Statement:Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.