Area Coordinator Male

Student Life Office, 721 Bryan Drive, Dayton, TN 37321, BOX 7781

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Status:
Salaried with benefits

Location:

Dayton, TN

The Area Coordinator (AC) position is a live-in, full-time position payable over 12 months that is housed in Student Life. Dates for the AC position are as follows:

• Mid July, 2026 Start
• Christmas Break (Dec. 14th – 28th)
• Late May, 2027 Off

The AC is responsible for overseeing the men’s/women’s residential areas on campus. ACs manage a positive living/learning environment that contributes to and enhances the academic, intellectual, interpersonal, physical and spiritual development of residential students, and assists with the operation of the Department of Student Life. Working directly with a team of student leaders (Resident Assistants – RAs), the AC will strive to integrate faith and relationship with Christ into the on-campus living environment with students, staff, faculty, and outside constituents.

This position requires an individual to live on campus and demonstrate a mature and continually growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ, demonstrated spiritual leadership aptitude and experience, superior judgment, a passion for the collegiate learning environment, the ability to complete projects with minimal supervision, and the understanding of current student issues, student disciplinary processes, and educational and social programming.

Reports to:

Director of Residence Life

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree Preferred
• A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience

Invest in Resident Assistants and Resident Directors through intentional mentorship, equipping them to lead with confidence and shepherd their residents well. This includes recruiting student leaders who embody Bryan’s mission, providing ongoing formation through weekly meetings and one-on-ones, and creating development opportunities that prepare them for service beyond college.

Cultivate Transformational Community

Partner with student leaders to build residential environments characterized by authentic relationships, mutual care, and spiritual growth. Navigate student concerns with grace and wisdom, treating conduct conversations as opportunities for restoration and learning.

Steward Resources and Operations

Manage the administrative and logistical elements of residential living—budgets, facilities, and systems—so that operational excellence supports the larger mission of student formation. Ensure residential spaces remain welcoming, functional, and conducive to community.

Serve as a vital connector between Residence Life and broader campus initiatives, contributing to new student orientation, training programs, and other efforts that shape the student journey from arrival through graduation.

Character & Calling

The ideal candidate demonstrates a vibrant faith in Jesus Christ, wholehearted alignment with our mission and standards, and the relational warmth to build trust with students, families, and colleagues. They bring integrity, self-direction, and the organizational skills necessary to steward both people and processes well.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be committed to serving Him and His church.