Area Coordinator, Residence Education Specialty

Introduction

Babson College is a world-class business school, empowering entrepreneurial leaders to create great economic & social value. It is an exciting launch pad for anyone who wants to make a real impact in higher education.

We provide everything you need to achieve your goals, including learning opportunities, outstanding benefits, rich rewards, wellness programs, and a genuine dedication to creating a diverse, multicultural & inclusive community.

The Area Coordinator provides front‑line leadership and direction to a residence area housing between 600‑800 entrepreneurship and business residents. The Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive residence education program, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and developmental living environment. The Coordinator participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive residence education and resident assistant program that enhances students’ personal, social, and intellectual growth and contributes to learning outside the classroom, and further develops their understanding of residence education and housing through supervision, management, and project oversight for a specialized student population.

Student Life Impact Statement:
Helping students make meaning of their Babson experience. We do this by:

• Developing the whole person and reflecting a process of “discovery.”
• Building resiliency and ability to overcome difficulty or shortcoming.
• Emphasizing diversity, inclusion, belonging and global perspective.
• Fostering good judgement and decision‑making.
• Designing a fun and transformative experience.

Our team values respect, collaboration, transparency, and hard work. We recognize that we rely on trusting relationships to solve complex problems and achieve the greatest outcomes. We prioritize not only the growth and development of our student community, but also of our team members. We strive to create an inclusive environment where individuals can be their complete and authentic selves. We support each other in defining and accomplishing personal work/life balance.

We infuse fun into our work whenever and wherever possible.

This is an exempt position with the following pay range: $52,354 - $58,171; the role is also eligible for bonuses based on performance and budget.

Babson College offers a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time employees working at least 28 hours per week.

• Insurance Coverage
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  Medical, dental, vision, group life and long‑term disability insurance, business travel accident insurance, and mental health benefits.
• Time Off
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  Starting at 3 weeks of vacation annually, 2 weeks of sick time, 1 week of paid family illness time, 6 weeks of paid parental leave, and 12 paid holidays per year. President’s holidays are determined each year.
• Retirement
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  Participation in a 403(b) retirement plan with mandatory employee contributions and a 4:1 employer match.
• Additional Benefits
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  Wellbeing programs, virtual fitness platform, and employee assistance program.

• Provides direct supervision and feedback to a staff of between 18 to 28 undergraduate Resident Assistants and one Head Resident Assistant.
• Assists the Director and Assistant Director in creating a comprehensive residential experience for student organizations on campus through the Special Interest Housing process, Living Learning Programs, and themed living communities.
• Conducts regular community walk‑throughs and effectively partners with the Facilities Services department.
• Provides support and resources to students experiencing transition, personal, or mental health challenges; makes referrals as necessary.
• Assists students in managing roommate relationships, including mediations and expectation setting.
• Supports and assists students in the resolution of various issues, including addressing community standards violations and making appropriate referrals when necessary.
• Plans and implements a comprehensive area/building wide community development plan to meet student needs and ensures a safe, inclusive, and developmental living environment.
• Serves as primary advisor to 8 undergraduate clubs and…