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Area Coordinator

Rollins College

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June 7, 2025

Location:

Winter Park, Florida

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Area Coordinator

Job
Summary:

The Office of Residential Life is seeking an Area Coordinator to support and enhance the mission the Office of Residential Life & Explorations, 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- 500 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 Code of Community Standards 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.

Additional Perks:

Rollins College is conveniently located on multiple Lynx Bus Routes (Winter Park/Rosemont-9 & Winter Park/Springs Village-23) and within walking distance from the Winter Park SunRail Station
Local & National Discount Programs, including Winter Park Locations (i.e. shops, restaurants, gift cards, and more)
Free E-Training Courses & Professional Development Opportunities
IT Software & Laptop Discounts (Apple, Lenovo, and more)
College Bookstore Discounts
Annual Service Awards & Recognition Programs
Discover what it's like to live in Orlando: Live, Work, Play and Learn
Plus More!

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

Our Service
Excellence Philosophy:

At Rollins, we strive to be responsive, respectful, collaborative, competent, and inclusive in all that we do. Whether serving prospective or current students, alumni, local residents, or our fellow faculty and staff colleagues, these standards define the Rollins service experience.

Click here to learn more about our commitment to Service Excellence at Rollins College!

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Rollins College is an equal opportunity institution. Rollins does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, age, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical characteristics, or any other category protected by College policy or federal, state, or local law for employment and in our educational programs and activities. To learn more about our commitments, visit click here. Any applicant who requires reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or hiring process may contact us by phone or in writing to mailto:humanresources@rollins.edu' href='https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6284579&targetURL=mailto:humanresources@rollins.edu' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer'>humanresources@rollins.edu | 407.646.2102.

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Service Months:

12

To apply, visit https://jobs.rollins.edu/cw/en-us/job/493808/area-coordinator

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About Rollins College

Rollins College educates students for global citizenship and responsible leadership, empowering graduates to pursue meaningful lives and productive careers. We are committed to the liberal arts ethos and guided by its values and ideals. Our guiding principles are excellence, innovation, and community. Rollins is a comprehensive liberal arts college. Rollins is nationally recognized for its distinctive undergraduate and selected graduate programs. We provide opportunities to explore diverse intellectual, spiritual, and aesthetic traditions. We are dedicated to scholarship, academic achievement, creative accomplishment, cultural enrichment, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship. We value excellence in teaching and rigorous, transformative education in a healthy, responsive, and inclusive environment.

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Area Coordinator

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