"Area Coordinator"

Area Coordinator

Location: Winter Park, FL, Florida

Office: Office of Residence Life

Type: Staff (Full-Time)

Opening on: Jan 12 2026

Categories: Residence Life, Staff/Administrative

Job Summary:

The Office of Residence Life is seeking an Area Coordinator to support and enhance the mission the Office of Residence Life, the Area Coordinator (AC) is responsible for creating and maintaining a comprehensive residential environment that is academically and socially stimulating for the holistic development of students.

The AC oversees a residential area with approximately 300-600 residents and a focus/functional area in the office. This position requires significant interaction and collaboration with many college partners. The AC serves on-call for the residential campus community on a rotating basis.

Primary Responsibilities:

Supervision:

• Supervise 10-14 Resident Assistants, including 1-2 Senior Resident Assistants
• Develop meaningful working relationships with Resident Assistants through one-on-one meetings and staff meetings
• Facilitate training sessions, staff development activities, and on-going professional development for Resident Assistants

Community Development:

• Implement community development strategies aligned with the residential curriculum
• Work collaboratively with Facilities and Campus Safety to create a safe environment conducive to learning
• Advise and recruit Hall Council members with the assistance of the Senior Resident Assistant

Conduct and Crisis Management:

• Respond to crisis situations including but not limited to facilities related emergencies, medical emergencies, mental health emergencies, and behavioral concerns as part of an on-call rotation
• Responsible for understanding and upholding the Student Code of Conduct and the Guide to Residence Hall Living in a developmental manner

Administrative Tasks:

• Responsible for a focus/functional area of the department
• Coordinate department processes within assigned area, including hall openings and closings, life and safety inspections, damage billing, and room switches
• Manage a budget used for programming and student staff development within their assigned area

Minimum Qualifications & Education:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college by the time of employment
• The candidate must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issues related to residential living. Relevant experience in a defined leadership role in one or more of the following: residence life, student activities and organizations, and commitment to Rollins College's institutional goals

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in student personnel, educational leadership, counseling, or a related field
• Knowledge about and/or experience in a small, residential, liberal arts college
• Live-in residential experience as a Graduate Assistant or Professional Staff
• Working with a Residential Curriculum, staff supervision, training, advising students and student groups
• Experience working through crisis intervention and management, and conflict resolution
• Event planning, written and oral communication, and budget management
• Residence hall administration and assessment

Work Environment:

• Campus-based, front-facing customer service position, and working in an office environment
• Work requires visual strain and the use of a computer
• Fast-paced team environment requiring an ability to multitask
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
• Must be able to traverse stairs and travel between multiple buildings as part of duties

Instructions to Applicants:

To apply, please submit an application and upload the following materials:

• Resume
• Cover letter - Include any experience you have working with residence life (example: residential curriculum and housing operations)
• Please provide the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references in your application

Benefits & Perks:

• 25 Days - Paid Time Off (vacation, sick and personal time)
• 10 Days - Paid Holidays
• 5 Days - Paid College Closure Days
• Eligible for Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurances (within 30 days of hire)
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account ($125+/month)
• 100% Employer-Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• 11.5% Employer Retirement Contributions
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• Free On-Campus Parking
• Free Access to Campus Amenities (gyms, pools, library, sporting events and more)
• Free Full Tuition for Employees and their Families
• Pet Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Award-Winning Wellbeing Programs
• Plus More!

Live-in Perks:

Fully furnished one bedroom apartment, meal plan, partner policy, pet policy, access to free laundry, and free parking.

Rollins offers a competitive salary, along with our generous full-time benefits package.