Residential Life Area Coordinator

Area Coordinator responsibilities are in three general areas: community development and behavioral standards; student staff recruitment, selection, training and supervision; and residential operations including facilities coordination, financial management and health and safety compliance. This can include developing goals and programs to contribute to the intellectual, cultural and social growth and development of residential students. The Area Coordinator reports to the Associate Director for Residential Life.

Community Development and Student Behavioral Standards

Build healthy and inclusive residential communities that complement and extend classroom learning; and foster a lively academic and intellectual environment and culture that supports the mission of The University. This includes balanced social, educational, cultural and recreational programs; student government advising and leadership development programs; counseling, advising and referrals; intervention, mediation and adjudication programs; etc. Working with partner offices in University Student Life including the student conduct office, the CARE program, and others to ensure staff and residents are aware of University and Residential Life policies, community standards and responsibilities. Assist students in developing behavioral standards appropriate to group living in an academic institution. When necessary, confront individuals and groups whose behavior is unacceptable and initiate appropriate student conduct action.

Student staff recruitment, selection, training and supervision

Directly supervise Graduate Resident Director and/or Graduate House Advisor staff. Indirectly supervise 20-45 Resident Advisors. Responsibilities include team building, goal and expectation setting, on-going training and development, day-to-day advising, regular staff meetings, on-going formal and informal evaluation, and other personnel-related activities. Participate in departmental student leadership training and instruction. This includes fall, mid-year and in-service programs, leadership programs, etc. Co-instruct Leadership in the College Community, a course for students applying for Resident Advisor positions.

Operations including Facilities coordination, financial management and health and safety compliance

Assist in regular inspections of the residence area to ensure that appropriate facilities and cleanliness standards are being maintained. Maintain accurate inventory records for furnishings, equipment and supplies. Build ongoing liaison relationship with housekeeping supervisor, custodial, and mechanical staff. Coordinate billing: administer the damage billing process for the living area; publish notifications to students; liaison with students, parents, the Bursar, etc. Monitor assigned operations and personnel expenditures to ensure accuracy. Initiate cost saving measures whenever possible. Manage and monitor hall council funds and expenditures. Assure area facilities comply with all applicable fire, health and safety regulations. Coordinate with appropriate departments for fire drill, health and safety inspections. Follow up on all health, safety and security reports to ensure problems have been corrected.

Additionally, Area Coordinators participate in emergency on-call duty, summer program management and other duties as assigned which may include service on department and USL committees and working groups, coverage for vacancies and absences in other residential areas, coordination with partner departments and programs that intersect with the student residential experience.

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

Posted 2026-06-02