Area Coordinator

Area Coordinator Winter Park, FL, Florida Office of Residence Life Staff (Full-Time) Opening on: Sep 30 2026 Student Affairs 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 AssistantsDevelop meaningful working relationships with Resident Assistants through one-on-one meetings and staff meetingsFacilitate training sessions, staff development activities, and on-going professional development for Resident AssistantsCommunity Development:Implement community development strategies aligned with the residential curriculumWork collaboratively with Facilities and Campus Safety to create a safe environment conducive to learningAdvise and recruit Hall Council members with the assistance of the Senior Resident AssistantConduct 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 rotationResponsible for understanding and upholding the Student Code of Conduct and the Guide to Residence Hall Living in a developmental mannerAdministrative Tasks:Responsible for a focus/functional area of the departmentCoordinate department processes within assigned area, including hall openings and closings, life and safety inspections, damage billing, and room switchesManage a budget used for programming and student staff development within their assigned areaMinimum Qualifications & Education:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college by the time of employmentThe 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 goalsPreferred Qualifications:Master’s degree in student personnel, educational leadership, counseling, or a related fieldKnowledge about and/or experience in a small, residential, liberal arts collegeLive-in residential experience as a Graduate Assistant or Professional StaffWorking with a Residential Curriculum, staff supervision, training, advising students and student groupsExperience working through crisis intervention and management, and conflict resolutionEvent planning, written and oral communication, and budget managementResidence hall administration and assessmentWork Environment:Campus-based, front-facing customer service position, and working in an office environmentWork requires visual strain and the use of a computerFast-paced team environment requiring an ability to multitaskAbility and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends Must be able to traverse stairs and travel between multiple buildings as part of dutiesInstructions to Applicants:To apply, please submit an application and upload the following materials:ResumeCover 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 applicationBenefits & Perks:25 Days - Paid Time Off (vacation, sick and personal time)10 Days - Paid Holidays5 Days - Paid College Closure DaysEligible 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 InsuranceDomestic Partner Benefits11.5% Employer Retirement ContributionsDiscounted On-Campus Dining Meal PlansFree On-Campus ParkingFree Access to Campus Amenities (gyms, pools, library, sporting events and more)Free Full Tuition for Employees and their FamiliesPet Insurance100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending AccountsAward-Winning Wellbeing ProgramsPlus 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 StationLocal & National Discount Programs, including Winter Park Locations (i.e. shops, restaurants, gift cards, and more)Free E-Training Courses & Professional Development OpportunitiesIT Software & Laptop Discounts (Apple, Lenovo, and more)College Bookstore Discounts Annual Service Awards & Recognition ProgramsDiscover what it's like to live in Orlando: Live, Work, Play and LearnPlus 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 View email address on click.appcast.io | View phone number on click.appcast.io.Employment Eligibility:All new employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at Rollins College, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9). Rollins College will require proof of authorization to work in the United States. Further, based on the September 18, 2026, Presidential Proclamation and separate executive order, the College may not be able to offer H-1B sponsorship. Particularly the College is not able to pay the required fee accompanying new H-1B visa petitions.FLSA Status:ExemptService Months:12