Area Coordinator and Selection

Position: Area Coordinator for Recruitment and Selection
* Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate Resident Assistants.
* Conduct weekly staff meetings and regular 1:1 supervision conversations.
* Provide coaching, accountability, and ongoing support for programming and duty responsibilities.
* Bachelor’s degree required.
* 1 year of experience required working in residence life, student affairs, or a related student-support role (graduate assistantships accepted).
* Demonstrated ability to support college students and engage in community-building practices.
* Strong administrative, interpersonal, and communication skills.
* Ability to maintain documentation and utilize systems such as Maxient, Star Rez, or other housing/case platforms.
* Ability to serve in an on-call rotation, including evenings and weekends.
* Ability to live on campus.
* Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or related field strongly preferred.
* Two or more years of related experience.
* Experience supervising student staff.
* Experience with crisis response, student support, conduct, or behavioral intervention.
* Experience developing and assessing student programs.
* Training in mediation, conflict resolution, or trauma-informed practices.
* Experience coordinating student staff hiring processes.
* Knowledge of equitable hiring practices and structured interview methods.
* Experience facilitating interviews or assessment activities.
* Experience with applicant-tracking tools such as eRezLife.
* Student-centered and supportive, demonstrating care for student wellbeing and success.
* Approachable and visible, fostering trust and connection with students and staff.
* Clear and dependable in communication, follow-through, and daily responsibilities.
* Calm and steady in crisis, able to assess situations and act with sound judgment.
* Flexible and solution-oriented, adapting to evolving community and student needs.
* Organized and reliable, managing multiple tasks, priorities, and documentation effectively.
* Collaborative, working constructively with campus partners and contributing positively to team culture.
* Community-oriented, promoting welcoming environments that support students.

The University of Akron empowers our people to flourish by delivering an applied and community-connected educational experience and cultivating research excellence. Leveraging our passion and expertise, we create innovative academic opportunities, support the well-being of our students and employees, and prioritize community embeddedness and engagement to impact lives through transformative experience. Through this focus, UA aspires to be the leader in community-focused higher education.

The University of Akron is a lifelong learning partner, recognizing and valuing diverse learning experiences and combining traditional classroom experiences with innovative and robust approaches.

As Zips, we prioritize the well-being of our students and employees, cultivate a culture and community where all can flourish, and act as responsible stewards of our resources and infrastructure by leveraging data to differentiate our processes and systems.

We leverage our urban campus as a responsive and reliable partner to identify and meet the needs of the region. We intentionally contribute to economic and workforce development and civic life through research, innovation and engagement to provide community-embedded experiential learning opportunities that will enhance the UA experience for all students.

We welcome candidates who are passionate about shaping and inspiring the next generation of thinkers, experts, artists and leaders.

For more information about The University of Akron or the Akron community please visit our  page.### Benefits The University of Akron offers a competitive total compensation package comprised of a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and paid leave of absences including time off for illness, vacation, and maternity or paternity leave.

In addition, eligible employees and their dependents are provided tuition remission. All staff and eligible non-bargaining unit faculty have the option to request a Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA). The University of Akron participates in state retirement systems and offers alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions. Optional investment opportunities are available including deferred compensation programs (403(b) and 457(b)). Please visit our  for more information.
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